IBM | DB2

IBM DB2 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM. It is designed to store, manage, and retrieve structured data efficiently. DB2 is known for its scalability, reliability, and robust features that make it suitable for enterprise-level applications.

To add IBM DB2 as a data source in ADOC, you must first create or use an existing data plane. Once DB2 has been added as a data source, you may view the specifics of your assets in the DB2 database under ADOC's Data Reliability tab.

Add as Data Source

To add DB2 as a Data source perform the following:

1. Navigate and select the Register icon from the left pane.

2. In the Data Source tab click on the Add Data Source button.

3. Choose the DB2 Data Source. The DB2 Data Source Details page is displayed.

4. Enter the required DB2 data source details:

   1. Enter a name for the data source in the Data Source name field.
   2. (Optional) Enter a description for the Data Source in the Description field.
   3. Enable the Data Reliability capability by enabling the toggle switch.
   4. Select a Data Plane from the Select Dataplane drop-down menu.

5. Click Next to proceed to the DB2 Connection Details page and enter the below details:

   1. JDBC URL: Specify the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) URL which is used to locate the database schema. The URL uses the following format:

      • jdbc:db2:hostname:port

   2. JDBC Username: Specify the username to connect to the IBM DB2 database.

   3. JDBC Password: Specify the password to connect to the IBM DB2 database.

6. Click Test Connection to check if the connection created is working.
7. Click Next to proceed to the Set Up Observability page.