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Establish a database connection using the connection specification

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To connect to a database manager, follow these steps:

  1. Select a connection specification from the Database connection specifications window.
  2. Press mouse button 2 to display the connection menu and then select Connect.

    If you have selected Prompt for logon information, the Database logon window is displayed. You use this window to establish a database connection.

  3. If the particular database manager you are using requires a User ID, Password, and Server, enter the appropriate values and select the Logon push button.
    Note:If you want to use the default user ID and password for DB2, type USERID and PASSWORD in these fields. Server is not required.


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