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DB2 for i (Native)

Version 26.2.9623

DB2 for i (Native)

You can use the DB2 for i connector from the CData Sync application to move data from any supported source to the DB2 for i destination. To do so, you need to add the connector, authenticate to the connector, and complete your connection.

Prerequisites

Sync requires the jt400.jar driver (download) to connect to your DB2 for i database.

Before you create your connection, download and copy the driver to your lib directory, as follows:

  • Microsoft Windows: InstallationDirectory\lib

  • UNIX or Mac OS X: InstallationDirectory/lib

Add the DB2 for i Connector

To enable Sync to use data from DB2 for i, you first must add the connector, as follows:

  1. Open the Connections page of the Sync dashboard.

  2. Click Add Connection to open the Select Connectors page.

  3. Click the Destinations tab and locate the DB2 for i (Native) row.

  4. Click the Configure Connection icon at the end of that row to open the New Connection page. This action opens the Add Connection dialog box.

    Note: If the Configure Connection icon is not available, click the Download Connector icon to install the DB2 for i (Native) connector.

  5. Enter a name for your connection in the Add Connection dialog box.

  6. Click Add to open the Settings tab for your connector.

For more information about installing new connectors, see Connections.

Authenticate to DB2 for i

After you add the connector, you need to set the required properties.

  • Server: Enter the address or host name of the DB2 for i server. The default server is localhost.

  • Database: Enter the name of your DB2 for i database.

  • Port: Enter the port number for your server. The default port is 446.

  • User: Enter the username that you use to authenticate to the DB2 for i database.

  • Password: Enter the password that you use to authenticate to the DB2 for i database.

Complete Your Connection

To complete your connection:

  1. Define advanced connection settings on the Advanced tab. (In most cases, though, you should not need these settings.)

  2. Click Create & Test to create your connection.