Database Interface Designer settings

When defining a DB2® (Windows/UNIX) database in the Database Interface Designer, in addition to the common settings available for all of the adapters in the Database Definition dialog, you need to enter information specific to DB2 (Windows/UNIX).

The DB2 (Windows/UNIX) Adapter-specific settings include:

Data Source > Database Interface Designer

The data source you defined in your DB2 (Windows/UNIX) development PC that is used by the Database Interface Designerto access the database information for design-time purposes.

Data Source > Runtime

The data source you defined in your DB2 (Windows/UNIX) database host platform to be used for access to the database for runtime (map execution) purposes both from the Map Designer and Command Server.

Security

  • User ID The user ID used to connect to the database.
  • Password The authorization password to connect to the DB2 subsystem.