DB2 Connect™ uses
the following directories to manage database connection information:
- system database directory, which contains name, node, and
authentication information for every database that DB2 Connect accesses.
- node directory, which contains network address and communication
protocol information for every IBM mainframe database server that DB2 Connect accesses.
- database connection services (DCS) directory , which contains
information specific to IBM mainframe database server databases.
Note: - Before updating these directories, you should configure communications
on the IBM mainframe
database server and workstations.
- Database directories can be updated using the Configuration Assistant
(CA).