DirectConnect for DB2 UDB worksheet

Use the following worksheet to identify information that you should designate and record prior to installing DirectConnect for DB2 UDB. You are prompted for this information during installation.

Much of the DirectConnect for DB2 UDB installation process is accomplished when you configure the DRDA data sources to set up connectivity, and create and bind packages to the DRDA system. You use a text editor to define DSNs in the odbc.ini file.

Be sure to have the IP address of the machine on which you are installing DirectConnect for DB2 UDB.

**Table A-1: DirectConnect for DB2 UDB worksheet**
Your installation information	Description
DIRECTORY NAME:	DirectConnect Directory Name: The home directory for DirectConnect for DRDA.
SERVER NAME:	DirectConnect Server Name: Name of the DirectConnect Server you want to create or update.
DSN:	DSN: ODBC Data Source Name (DSN) for DRDA access.
LOCATION NAME:	Location Name: Name defined when the local DB2 subsystem was installed on z/OS.
COLLECTION:	Collection: Record the collection name, which identifies a group of packages. These packages include the DRDA driver packages. The database administrator for your site will provide this name for you.
IP ADDRESS: TCP PORT:	TCP/IP Connectivity: Record the following: IP Address: address of the mainframe. Record the address using the machine’s numeric address (for example, 123.456.78.90) or type its address name. If you enter an address name, the driver must find this name (with the correct address assignment) in the HOSTS file on the workstation or in a DNS server. TCP Port: port number assigned to the DRDA server on the machine where catalog tables reside. Record this port’s numeric address or its name (8898 is the default). If you enter a port name, the driver must find this name (with the correct port assignment) in the SERVICES file on the workstation.
MAX. NUMBER OF CLIENTS:	Maximum Number of Clients: Maximum number of clients that the service will support.
DYNAMIC SECTIONS:	Dynamic Sections: Determines the maximum concurrent cursors that can be opened.
PACKAGE OWNER:	Package Owner: AuthID who will execute all SQL in the package.