Check the Db2 ODBC initialization file

You need to follow several guidelines to ensure that the Db2 ODBC initialization file is free from problems.

When you alter the Db2 ODBC initialization file, take the following actions:
  • Check the coding of square brackets. The square brackets in the initialization file must consist of the correct EBCDIC characters. The open square bracket must use the hexadecimal characters X'AD'. The close square bracket must use the hexadecimal characters X'BD'. Db2 ODBC does not recognize brackets if you code them differently.
  • Eliminate sequence numbers. Db2 ODBC does not accept sequence numbers in the initialization file. You must remove all sequence numbers.