Your broker domain requires databases to support product components
(the broker and the
Configuration Manager; the
User Name Server has
no requirement for database access).
You can choose
to create and configure these databases on the local system, or on a remote
system, subject to the following restrictions:
- You can use only DB2 for the configuration repository for the Configuration Manager.
You are recommended to use a local database for this repository, mainly for
performance reasons. If you choose to use a remote database, you must create
and configure it on a distributed system. A DB2 database on z/OS or OS/400
is not supported.
- You can use a local or remote database for the broker tables,
with the exception that a remote database cannot be accessed on z/OS or OS/400.
- If you choose to use a remote database, you must configure the ODBC connection
to the database correctly. Refer to the documentation for the database product
that you are using for further information.
There are advantages and disadvantages to local and remote database
usage. You must refer to the documentation supporting the database that you
are using for WebSphere
Business Integration Event Broker to determine the
best options for your specific environment.