DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Instance CLI/ODBC configuration keyword

Specifies the instance name for a local IPC connection for file DSN or DSN-less connectivity.

db2cli.ini keyword syntax:
Instance = instance name
Usage notes:
This can be set in the [Data Source] section of the db2cli.ini file for the given data source, or in a connection string.
When you set this keyword, you must also set the following options:
  • Database
  • Protocol=IPC
Parent topic: CLI/ODBC configuration keywords listing by category
Related information:
IPCInstance IBM Data Server Driver configuration keyword