Configuring a Jazz Team Server that is not on z/OS to use a Db2 repository on z/OS

You can configure a Jazz Team Server that is not installed on a z/OS system to connect to a Db2 repository that is installed on a z/OS system.

About this task

These instructions describe how to connect to Db2 on z/OS and are intended for database administrators. The instructions apply to all platforms. Complete the tasks required for setting up a Db2 database on z/OS, beginning with the following topic: Setting up a Db2 database on a z/OS system.

Complete the steps in the following procedure to configure a Jazz Team Server that is not on z/OS to use a Db2 repository on z/OS.

Procedure

If you are using a Db2 database on z/OS, the non-z/OS server still requires access to JDBC drivers and license .jar files that are shipped with Db2 for z/OS. . To provide access to the JDBC and license files, complete the following steps :

  1. Create a directory called db2z within the <JazzInstallDir>/server.
  2. Based on the version of JDCB, perform any one of the following action.
    JDBC version Action
    JDBC version earlier than 4.34 In the db2z directory you created, save copies of the db2jcc_license_cisuz.jar and db2jcc4.jar files from your z/OS system.
    JDBC version 4.34 and higher Follow the instructions to activate the license for Db2 Connect based on the edition of Db2 Connect you are using. The JDBC drivers and license file will be included in the activation kit for your Db2 Connect edition. For more information, see Activating the license for Db2 Connect Unlimited Edition.
    Note:
    • For Db2 version 12.1, you can find the files in the Db2 12.1 SDSNJCC file system, which is mounted at a file path like: /usr/lpp/db2c10/jdbc/classes.
    • For Db2 version 13.1, you can find the files in the Db2 13.1 SDSNJCC file system, which is mounted at a file path like: /usr/lpp/db2d10/jdbc/classes.