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Old 04-11-06, 14:19
anthinino anthinino is offline
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Need for DB2 Connect with Websphere Application server
If an Java environment has the latest version of Websphere Application Server installed, are there any advantages in using DB2 connect to connect to the database versus a direct connectivity via the WAS?
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Old 04-11-06, 14:26
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If you are using DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, I don't know of any benefit.

If you are connecting to DB2 for z/OS (mainframe) or iSeries (AS/400), then you need a DB2 Connect license.
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Old 04-11-06, 14:36
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Its in a z/OS environment, currently using DB2 Connect but there are issues with it processing a file larger than 350 MB for some reason. Looking at the possibility of bypassing DB2 Connect and doing a direct connect with the WAS.
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Old 04-11-06, 16:13
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Sorry, what do you mean 'doing a direct connect with the WAS' ?

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Old 04-11-06, 16:28
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DB2 connect clarification
Using the DB2 Universal JDBC Provider (XA) with type 4 driver which is supported in WAS running on z/OS to connect directly to the z/OS host DB2 Server as oppose to using DB2 connect.
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Old 04-11-06, 20:29
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Technically, DB2 connect provides the same driver as WAS.

Licensewise, AFAIK, if you are connecting to zOS you'll have to pay extra money for the license

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