DB2 (z/OS ODBC) Adapter overview

Use the DB2® adapter for z/OS® (ODBC) for all z/OS environments except CICS®. You can use the adapter with a Command Server, the Platform API, or in a map rule. (For CICS, use the DB2 (z/OS) adapter and see the DB2 (z/OS) Adapter documentation for specific information.) It is recommended that you use the DB2 (z/OS ODBC) Adapter because it is more consistent with the behavior of other platforms, increasing the ease with which maps can be tested on other platforms.

This adapter also eases maintainability by eliminating the need to bind an IBM® Transformation Extender-specific plan each time a new release or maintenance is applied. You can also install these adapters on additional systems for remote database connectivity.

If you plan to only use mtsmaker without an .mdq file to create each type tree, you do not need to use the Database Interface Designer. However, you will still need to use the Database Interface Designer to create maps on the workstation. For information about using mtsmaker, see the Resource Adapters documentation.

The DB2 (z/OS ODBC) Adapter is available for the z/OS operating system with DB2.