Note: example values and screens given in this section are based on particular database and driver software versions and configurations. They are provided for illustration and guidance. Your own environment may require different values and procedures.
You may need to establish two types of connectivity to your IBM DB2 database for use with the mapping tool and the maps it generates:
While defining your map you need to be able to establish an ODBC connection to the IBM i DB2 database on your IBM i server. This connection is initiated from the client computer running MapForce. Refer to:
Adding an IBM i DB2 database component in MapForce using ODBC
When the Transformation map (prepared as Java executable file) runs, it will use a JDBC connection to establish the connection to the IBM i DB2 database on your IBM i server. This connection is initiated from the server computer on which the transformation map executes and is defined in LANSA Composer by means of a Database Configuration. Refer to:
Defining the database configuration for IBM i DB2
Refer also to:
Additional information and resources for IBM i DB2
Additional Considerations for Transformation Maps Using IBM i DB2