DB2 Connection Properties

This dialog is used to help form a connection string to a non-Managed DB2 database.

Data Source

Enter the data source names (DSN) of the DB2 data source you are connecting to. The combo list displays all the available DB2 data sources.

Login ID

Enter the login id to use for authentication when you log on to the DB2 database.

Password

Enter the password for your user name.

Test Connection

Click the Test Connection button to test the connection properties that you have entered. Database Builder will attempt to connect to the database using these settings. If a connection is established, then a 'success' message will be displayed. If the connection fails, then an error is displayed showing the full connection string that was used.

Make Default

Click the Make Default button to make the connection settings in this dialog the new default connection settings for the current workspace.

OK

Click OK to use the entered connection properties to form the connection string for the new table that you are creating.

Cancel

Click Cancel to close this dialog without using the entered connection properties.

See Also

Configure Database Drivers

Creating a New Table