Connecting to DB2

For information on the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for supported environments, and how to install the appropriate file for your Python distribution, see Package Installation.

For information on the module to import, and how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string, see Establishing a Connection.

Other available connection properties can be used to configure other aspects of the connector capabilities.

Python Version Support

The CData Python Connector for DB2 can be installed and used in various Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 distributions.

DB2 Version Support

Compatible with DRDA gateway protocol version 5 and newer. May also connect to DB2 server deployed DRDA gateway.

See Also

• Using the Connector: Establish connections and query DB2 through Python code.
• From SQLAlchemy: Use SQLAlchemy to establish a connection with dialect URL, and interact with DB2 data using mapped classes and Sessions.