DB2 Data Links Manager Quick Beginnings

Starting and Stopping the Data Links File Manager

You must start the Data Links File Manager before you can link files, access, or create data stored on a Data Links server.

To start the Data Links File Manager:

1. Log on to the system as the DB2 Data Links Manager Administrator.
2. Enter the dlfm start command.

   When you enter the dlfm start command to start the Data Links File Manager, it will also attempt to start the DB2 database manager on the Data Links server. If it is unsuccessful, you must enter the dlfm startdbm command to start the DB2 database manager. For more information, see Starting and Stopping the DB2 Database Manager on the Data Links Server.

To stop the Data Links File Manager:

1. Log on to the system as the DB2 Data Links Manager Administrator.
2. Enter the dlfm stop command.

   When you enter the dlfm stop command to stop the Data Links File Manager, it will also attempt to stop the DB2 database manager on the Data Links server. If it is unsuccessful, you must enter the dlfm stopdbm command to stop the DB2 database manager. For more information, see Starting and Stopping the DB2 Database Manager on the Data Links Server.

To stop and restart the Data Links File Manager by entering only one command:

1. Log on to the system as the DB2 Data Links Manager Administrator.
2. Enter the dlfm restart command.