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Software Requirements

The following sections outline the software that is required to run DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition or DB2 Connect Personal Edition on each of the supported operating systems.

DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition products use communication software for establishing host connectivity and connectivity to DB2 Universal Database servers. In addition, DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition requires connectivity software to support connections from remote client workstations.

For the host connectivity, software requirements will depend on:

  1. The protocol that you will be using, that is, SNA (APPC), TCP/IP, or MPTN (APPC over TCP/IP)

  2. Whether you will be using direct connection (see "Direct Connection to a DRDA Host" or "Connections via Communications Gateway").

Software Requirements for OS/2 Users

DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition can be used on machines running one of the following levels of the OS/2 operating system:

Because of DB2 Connect's requirement for communications, versions of OS/2 with built-in communications capabilities such as OS/2 Warp Connect, Warp Server, Warp Server Advanced, and OS/2 Warp Version 4 are recommended.

Notes:

  1. If you plan to install DB2 Connect using TME 10 SystemView, you must have TME 10 SystemView LAN Client provided by the OS/2 Warp Server.

  2. The DB2 SNMP subagent requires DPI 2.0 support provided by the OS/2 Warp Server installed. If you plan to use DB2 SNMP subagent for system management, you will have to use OS/2 Warp Server.

Host Communications

DB2 Connect products running on OS/2 support communications with host and AS/400 databases using SNA (APPC), TCP/IP(1), and MPTN (APPC over TCP/IP)(2) protocols. DB2 Connect products can support all of these protocols at the same time.

For direct connection to host and AS/400 databases via SNA (APPC), one of the following communication products is required:

For direct connections to host databases via TCP/IP, no additional software is required for network-enabled versions of OS/2. Users of OS/2 Warp Version 3 require IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 Version 3.0 or later.

For connections via communications gateway, see "Connections via Communications Gateway" and the documentation for your SNA gateway product that describes the enablement of OS/2 clients for APPC (LU6.2) communications.

Notes:

  1. If you plan to support two-phase commit capability, that is, if you will be running applications that update multiple databases within the same transaction and you have an SNA (APPC) connection to your host or AS/400 database, you must install Syncpoint Manager (SPM) component. You must also use IBM Communication Server V4.1 of later for OS/2.

  2. If you plan to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) Security for authenticating users that connect to host databases, you do not have to install DCE products on your DB2 Connect workstation. However, you will have to:

Support for Remote Clients

DB2 servers running on OS/2 support communications with remote clients via TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, and SNA (APPC) protocols. DB2 servers can support all of these protocols at the same time.

If you are using a version of OS/2 with built-in communications capabilities such as OS/2 Warp Connect, Warp Server, Warp Server Advanced, or OS/2 Warp Version 4 no additional software is required for supporting remote clients using TCP/IP, NetBIOS, and IPX/SPX protocols.

If you are using a version of OS/2 without built-in communication support or if you need to support clients connecting via APPC one of the following communication products is required:

Software Requirements for Windows NT Users

DB2 Connect can be used on machines running one of the following levels of the Windows NT operating system:

Host Communications

DB2 Connect products running on Windows NT support communications with host and AS/400 databases using SNA (APPC), TCP/IP (1), and MPTN (APPC over TCP/IP)(2) protocols. DB2 Connect products can support all of these protocols at the same time.

For direct connection to host and AS/400 databases via SNA (APPC), one of the following communication products is required:

For direct connections to host databases via TCP/IP, no additional software is required.

For connections via SNA gateway, see "Connections via Communications Gateway" and the documentation for your SNA gateway product that describes the enablement of Windows NT clients for APPC (LU6.2) communications.
Note:If you plan to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) Security for authenticating users that connect to host databases, you do not have to install DCE products on your DB2 Connect workstation. However, you will need to:
  • Ensure that you are connecting to DB2 for OS/390 V5.1 database that is enabled for DCE support using OS/390 DCE Base Services Version 3.
  • Ensure that client workstations, using DCE security, have appropriate DCE software installed. DCE software must be at OSF DCE level 1.1

Support for Remote Clients

DB2 servers running on Windows NT support communications with remote clients via TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, Named Pipes, and SNA (APPC) protocols. DB2 servers can support all of these protocols at the same time.

Windows NT supplies all the communication support required to establish TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, and Named Pipes connections. Therefore, no additional software is required for supporting remote clients or connecting to DB2 Universal Database servers.

Software Requirements for AIX Users

DB2 Connect can be used on IBM RISC System/6000 and Bull workstations running AIX Version 4.1 or later.

Host Communications

DB2 Connect products running on AIX support communications with host and AS/400 databases using SNA (APPC), TCP/IP(1), and MPTN (APPC over TCP/IP)(2) protocols. DB2 Connect products can support all of these protocols at the same time.

For direct connection to host and AS/400 databases via SNA (APPC), one of the following communication products is required:

For direct connections to host databases via TCP/IP, no additional software is required.
Note:If you plan to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) Security for authenticating users that connect to host databases, you do not have to install DCE products on your DB2 Connect workstation. However, you will need to:
  • Ensure that you are connecting to DB2 for OS/390 V5.1 database that is enabled for DCE support using OS/390 DCE Base Services Version 3.
  • Ensure that client workstations, using DCE security, have appropriate DCE software installed. DCE software must be at OSF DCE level 1.1

Support for Remote Clients

DB2 servers running on AIX support communications with remote clients via TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, and SNA (APPC) protocols. DB2 servers can support all of these protocols at the same time.

AIX supplies all the communication support required to establish TCP/IP connections. Therefore, no additional software is required for supporting remote clients or connecting to DB2 Universal Database servers.

If you need to support clients connecting via NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, or APPC, one of the following communication products is required:

Software Requirements for HP-UX Users

DB2 Connect can be used on HP 9000 series 700 and 800 workstations running HP-UX Version 10.10 or later.

Host Communications

DB2 Connect products running on HP-UX support communications with host and AS/400 databases using SNA (APPC), and TCP/IP(1) protocols. DB2 Connect products can support all of these protocols at the same time.

For direct connection to host and AS/400 databases via SNA (APPC), both of the following communication products is required:

For direct connections to host databases via TCP/IP, no additional software is required.

Notes:

  1. If you plan to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) Security for authenticating users that connect to host databases, you do not have to install DCE products on your DB2 Connect workstation. However, you will need to:

Support for Remote Clients

DB2 servers running on HP-UX support communications with remote clients via TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX protocols. DB2 servers can support all of these protocols at the same time.

HP-UX supplies all the communication support required to establish TCP/IP connections. Therefore, no additional software is required for supporting remote clients or connecting to DB2 Universal Database servers.

If you need to support clients connecting via IPX/SPX, you must have NetWare Version 3.12 for HP 9000 installed and configured.

Software Requirements for Solaris Users

DB2 Connect can be used on SUN workstations running Solaris Version 2.5.1 or later.

Host Communications

DB2 Connect products running on Solaris support communications with host and AS/400 databases using SNA (APPC), and TCP/IP(1) protocols. DB2 Connect products can support all of these protocols at the same time.

For direct connection to host and AS/400 databases via SNA (APPC), you must purchase SunLink SNA 9.0 and install and configure the following components of this product:

For direct connections to host databases via TCP/IP, no additional software is required.
Note:If you plan to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) Security for authenticating users that connect to host databases, you do not have to install DCE products on your DB2 Connect workstation. However, you will need to:
  • Ensure that you are connecting to DB2 for OS/390 V5.1 database that is enabled for DCE support using OS/390 DCE Base Services Version 3.
  • Ensure that client workstations that will be using DCE security have appropriate DCE software installed. DCE software must be at OSF DCE level 1.1

Support for Remote Clients

DB2 servers running on Solaris support communications with remote clients via TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX protocols. DB2 servers can support all of these protocols at the same time.

Solaris supplies all the communication support required to establish TCP/IP connections. Therefore, no additional software is required for supporting remote clients or connecting to DB2 Universal Database servers.

If you need to support clients connecting via IPX/SPX, you must install and configure SolarNet PC Protocol Services 1.1 with IPX/SPX for the Solaris 2.x Operating Environment.

Client Product Requirements

Table 3 lists the software requirements needed for the DB2 client products.

Table 3. Software Requirements for Clients
Component Operating System Communications
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for AIX

Risc System/6000 and the following:
  • AIX Version 4.1.4 or later
APPC or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require IBM Communications Server for Version 4.1.4 or later for AIX
  • The AIX base operating system provides TCP/IP connectivity, if selected during install.

Notes:

  1. If you want to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment), you require a DCE product that is provided by the AIX Version 4.1.4 operating system with its latest DCE PTF.

  2. DB2 for AIX also has an IPX listener.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for HP-UX

HP 9000 Series 700 or 800 system and the following:
  • HP-UX Version 10.10 or later

The following patches are required:

  • For HP-UX Version 10.20
    • PHSS_10556
    • PHSS_10436
  • For HP-UX Version 10.10
    • PHSS_10437
  • For systems with the ANSI C or C++ compilers:
    • PHSS_10261
    • PHSS_7505
    • PHSS_9096 for C++
APPC or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require either of the following:
    • HP-UX Version 10.10 for SNAplusLink Version A.10.10
    • HP-UX Version 10.10 for SNAplusAPI Version A.10.10
  • The HP-UX base operating system provides TCP/IP connectivity.

Notes:

  1. To support database clients using IPX/SPX, the following IPX/SPX software must be installed:
    • Netware Version 3.12 for the HP 9000

  2. If you want to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment), you require a DCE product that is provided by the HP-UX Version 10 or later base operating system.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Macintosh

  • System 7.5 or later

TCP/IP
  • For TCP/IP connectivity, you require MacTCP Version 2.0.6.
Note:If you are running in a 68K environment, you need to install Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM) Version 2.0 or later.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for OS/2

  • OS/2 Warp Version 3 or Version 4
  • OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3
  • OS/2 Warp Server Version 4
  • OS/2 Warp Server Advanced V4
  • OS/2 Warp Server SMP

APPC, IPX/SPX, Named Pipes (Local), NetBIOS, or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require IBM Communications Manager Version 1.x or later.
  • For NetBIOS connectivity, you require IBM NTS/2 Version 1.0, IBM Communications Manager Version 1.1, or IBM OS/2 LAN Requester.
  • For IPX/SPX connectivity, you require Novell NetWare Requester, Version 2.10 or later.
  • For TCP/IP connectivity, you require IBM TCP/IP Version 2.0 or later.
  • The OS/2 base operating system provides Named Pipes (Local) connectivity. Named Pipes is supported in DOS and WIN-OS/2 sessions.

Notes:

  1. OS/2 Warp Server provides the SystemView LAN client that SystemView LAN needs for installing clients and servers.

  2. Net.Data requires OS/2 Warp Version 3 or later and a Web server such as IBM's Internet Connection Server.

  3. For DCE Cell Directory Services Support (CDS) for DB2 Client Application Enabler for OS/2, you must install IBM Distributed Computing Environment Cell Directory Service client, Version 2.10, on each client workstation.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for SCO OpenServer

Intel-based personal computer supported by SCO OpenServer and the following:
  • SCO OpenServer Version 5.0.2 or later
APPC, IPX/SPX, or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require Interface Systems CLEO SNA Version 4.1.1.1.
  • The SCO OpenServer base operating system provides IPX/SPX and TCP/IP connectivity.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Silicon Graphics IRIX

  • Silicon Graphics IRIX, Version 5.3 or later.

TCP/IP
Note:The Silicon Graphics IRIX base operating system provides TCP/IP connectivity.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for SINIX

Siemens Nixdorf RM200 or RM400 or RM600 system and the following:
  • SINIX-N or SINIX-Y Version 5.42 or later
  • Reliant UNIX
APPC or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require the following:
    • SINIX TRANSIT-SERVER V3.3, SNA Communication Server
    • SINIX TRANSIT-CLIENT V3.3 SNA Communication Server / Local Function
    • SINIX TRANSIT-CPIC V3.3 SNA LU6.2 Communication and CPI-C.
  • The SINIX base operating system provides TCP/IP connectivity.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Solaris

Solaris SPARCstation and the following:
  • Solaris Version 2.5.1 or later

The following patches are required:

  • 103600-13
  • 103640-08
APPC or TCP/IP
  • For APPC connectivity, you require SunLink SNA 9.0 and the following:
    • SunLink P2P LU6.2 9.0
    • SunLink PU2.1 9.0
    • SunLink P2P CPI-C 9.0
  • The Solaris base operating system provides TCP/IP connectivity.

Notes:

  1. For database clients using IPX/SPX, the following IPX/SPX software be installed:
    • SolarNet PC Protocol Services 1.1 with IPX/SPX

  2. If you want to use DCE (Distributed Computing Environment), you require a DCE product with Transarc DCE Version 1.1 for Solaris 2.5 and 2.5.1, patch level 18 or higher.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Windows, (Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups)

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11

IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, or TCP/IP
  • For IPX/SPX connectivity, you require Novell NetWare client for Windows, which comes with Novell Netware Server Version 3.x or Version 4.x; or Novell NetWare Workstation for Windows Version 1.0 or later with the latest update kit installed.
  • For NetBIOS connectivity, you require the LAN Adapter and Protocol Support in any of these products:
    • IBM LAN Support Program Version 1.2.1 or later
    • DOS LAN Services (LAN Server 4.0)
    • Banyan Vines NetBIOS Version 5.52
    • NetBEUI (available with Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11)
  • For TCP/IP connectivity, you require one of the following:
    • IBM TCP/IP for DOS Version 2.1.1 or later
    • PC/TCP Network Software for DOS Version 2.3 or later from FTP Software Inc.
    • TCP/IP compliant with the Windows Sockets Version 1.1 specification
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Windows (WIN-OS/2)

  • OS/2 Warp Version 3 or Version 4
  • OS/2 Warp Connect Version 3
  • OS/2 Warp Server Version 4
  • OS/2 Warp Server Advanced V4
  • OS/2 Warp Server SMP

NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, or Named Pipes (Local)
  • For NetBIOS connectivity, you require IBM NTS/2 Version 1.0, IBM Communications Manager Version 1.1, or IBM OS/2 LAN Requester.
  • For IPX/SPX connectivity, you require Novell NetWare client for OS/2 Version 2.10 or later with virtual session support.
  • For TCP/IP connectivity, you require IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 with the Windows Access kit.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Windows 95

  • Windows 95 4.00.950 or later

IPX/SPX, Named Pipes, NetBIOS, or TCP/IP
  • The Windows 95 base operating system provides NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and Named Pipes connectivity.
  • DB2 Client Application Enabler for Windows NT

  • Windows NT Version 3.51
  • Windows NT Version 4.0 or later

APPC, IPX/SPX, Named Pipes, NetBIOS, or TCP/IP
  • The Windows NT base operating system provides NetBIOS, IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and Named Pipes connectivity.
  • For APPC connectivity, you require one of the following products:
    • IBM Communications Server for Windows NT Version 5.0.
    • Microsoft SNA Server Version 2.11 or later on the LAN. You do not have to install the SNA Server on the same workstation as the DB2 Client Application Enabler for Windows NT.
    • PCOMM AS/400 and 3270 V4.1 or later
    • Wall Data Rumba
Note:If you have the IBM Antivirus program installed on your operating system, it must be Version 3.0 or later.

Footnotes:

(1) Requires DB2 for OS/390 V5.1

(2) Requires AnyNet to be installed on the host or the AS/400

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