The primary middleware product used to license and manage these connections. 🛠️ Connectivity Methods There are two primary ways to architect these connections: 1. Direct Connectivity (Recommended)
The core mainframe component enabling remote connectivity via TCP/IP or SNA. DB2 Connections to DB2 for z/OS
Reports typically track the following fields for auditing: User Name: Who is connecting. SSID: The subsystem ID of the DB2 instance. Client IP: The origin of the request. Network Protocol: (e.g., DRDA:SERVER). The primary middleware product used to license and
Offers better performance by eliminating an extra network hop. 2. DB2 Connect Gateway DB2 Connections to DB2 for z/OS
Allows administrators to prioritize specific connection types, ensuring critical business apps get more resources. 🔒 Security & Requirements Example reports for DB2 for z/OS - IBM