You must know the computer name, the instance name, and the node name of the client for which you are configuring the Named Pipes.
Parameter | Description | Sample Value | Your Value |
---|---|---|---|
Computer name (computer_name) | The computer name of the server machine. On the server machine, to locate the value for this parameter, click on Start and select Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on the Network folder and select the Identification tab. Record the computer name. |
server1 | |
Instance name (instance_name) |
The name of the instance on the server to which you are connecting. |
db2 | |
Node name (node_name) | A local alias, or nickname, that describes the node to which you are trying to connect. You can choose any name you want; however, all node name values within your local node directory must be unique. |
db2node |