Operating systems provide security features that you can
use to support security for your database installation.
DB2 and Windows security introduction
A Windows domain
is an arrangement of client and server computers referenced by a specific
and unique name; and, that share a single user accounts database called
the Security Access Manager (SAM). One of the computers in the domain
is the domain controller. The domain controller manages all aspects
of user-domain interactions.
DB2 and UNIX security
There are some security considerations specific to UNIX platforms that you need to
be aware of.
DB2 and Linux security
There are some security considerations specific to Linux platforms that you might
need to be aware of.
DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows