Interactive invocation

A capability for entering SQL statements from a workstation is part of the architecture of the database manager. A statement entered in this way is said to be issued interactively.

A statement issued interactively must be an executable statement that does not contain parameter markers or references to variables, because these make sense only in the context of an application program.

The Db2® for i database provides the Start Structured Query Language (STRSQL) command, the Start Query Manager (STRQM) command, and the Run SQL Script support of System i® Navigator for this facility. Other products are also available.