Connecting to DB2 on Z/os

samu78nyc · #1 (**permalink**) 04-17-09, 15:14

Hi all,
I am familiar with db2 UDB but do not have experience with mainframe systems.
Can I use DB2 Client to connect to db2 on a mainframe system from my Windows XP laptop or do I have to use DB2 connect? If I have to use DB2 connect, is there a free version?

I appreciate any help in pointing me in the right direction.

-Thanks all.
Sam.

przytula_guy · #2 (**permalink**) 04-17-09, 15:33

no - no free version of db2 connect and that is what you need to connect to z/os

dav1mo · #3 (**permalink**) 04-20-09, 11:21

Actually, with V8 or V9 on the mainframe you can connect without DB2 Connect, but you still need to have license for DB2 connect.
Dave

przytula_guy · #4 (**permalink**) 04-20-09, 11:27

you need the java class file from db2 connect type 4 connection
but this does not allow you to use command line as no db2 client is installed
or db2 connect should be installed on gateway - with license..

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