Connecting to database repositories and data sources

You can connect to database repositories and data sources by configuring JDBC drivers or by using DRDA.

About this task

The supported types of databases that can host a repository or be accessed as a data source include:
  • AS
  • CCA
  • Db2
  • Derby
  • IBM solidDB
  • IMS
  • Informix
  • MS SQL
  • Netezza
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • SUN ODBC
  • Teradata (can be used only as a data source)

The following topics contain information about configuring JDBC drivers and using the Direct DRDA Connection for establishing a connection to database repositories and data sources: