Updating a source definition for Data Gate

Connect to a data source to give Data Gate access to the original data in Db2 for z/OS. You define a data source when you create (provision) an instance for the first time. This data source can be changed later .

Procedure

  1. Make sure that the Cloud Pak for Data perspective is selected. If necessary, click Perspective icon to change the perspective.
  2. Under My instances, click the name of the instance that you want to edit.

The details page of the instance is displayed. For example:

Instance details

  1. Click Open instance.
  2. You can now change the values under the headings Source database, Log reader, TLS certificate, and Data gate pairing name.
    For a description of the fields and controls, see the steps 23 through 29 in Creating a service instance for Data Gate from the web client.

    All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields. These fields must contain valid values for the Continue button to be enabled.

  3. Click Continue.
    The Select tables tab is in front.
  4. Select schemas and tables for your changed data source.
    See the steps 33 and 34 in Creating a service instance for Data Gate from the web client for a description of the fields and controls.
  5. Click Continue.
    The Finish tab is in front, and you see a summary of your settings. For a description of the items on the Finish page, see the steps 35 and 36 in Creating a service instance for Data Gate from the web client.
  6. Click the Finish button at the bottom of the page when ready.
    Important: The configuration process might take several minutes to complete. Do not close the Configure page during that time.