DB2 Connect™ provides fast and robust connectivity to IBM mainframe databases for applications running under Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems.
DB2 Connect Personal Edition provides direct connectivity to System z® and IBM® Power Systems™ servers, while DB2 Connect server products provide indirect connectivity that allows clients to access System z and IBM Power Systems servers through the DB2 Connect gateway. A variety of DB2 Connect server products provides unique packaging and licensing solutions which allows you to select a product that is appropriate for your environment.