Query Windows db2 from Linux

fmhweb · #1 (**permalink**) 07-11-11, 10:58

Hi,

I need to establish a connection to a db2 Database from Linux for nagios. Since all our DB2 Admin are using Windows, I have to somehow find out how to do it with Linux.

Can some advise a free connection tool for DB2 and Linux. I just need to query a db2 database. There does not seem to be a free tool. Is there? it would be great, if you could help me out with some basics to get me started.

ARWinner · #2 (**permalink**) 07-11-11, 11:18

IBM gives you a free tool. It is called the DB2 Data Server Client. Just download the linux version.

Andy

fmhweb · #3 (**permalink**) 07-11-11, 13:05

But it does not seem to be free. IBM talks about evalution or free trial. I will talk to the db2 admin tomorrow (EU time) to see if it is included in our license (probably is). Or mayby I am to blind to see the free link.

Alternatively, I am trying to find a way using Perl and an appropiate library. That is more like the direction I was thinking of.

But thanks for now. I shall report.