Installing the IBM data server driver

  1. Download the IBM data server driver as a fix pack from the IBM website, e.g. here: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/download-fix-packs-version-ibm-data-server-client-packages

    Create a free IBM ID for this.

    Select the latest fix pack that corresponds to the bit version of your Windows version.

  2. Execute the file v11.5.Y_ntZ_client.exe

    The installer will be extracted to your chosen directory.

  3. Execute the setup.exe file in the "CLIENT" folder in the selected directory.

  4. Select Install product and install the IBM Data Server Client using the <New installation> button.

  5. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

  6. During the Select installation type step, ensure that the IBM Data Server Provider for .NET is included. However, you can select any installation type.

    If you select the Custom installation type, you can choose the individual components later.

  7. Continue the installation with the desired settings and install the driver.

    If an alert about missing user rights appears, it can be ignored.
Configuring the database name via IBM DB2 Command Window

To configure the database name, it is necessary to execute a few commands in the DB2 Command Window.

  1. Open the DB2 command window, e.g. via the start menu: Start – IBM – DB2 Command Window

  2. Add a node by entering the following command in the Command Window:

    db2 catalog tcpip node <nodename> remote <ip> server <port>

  3. Connect the database to the node by entering the following command:

    db2 catalog database <dbname> at node <nodename>

  4. Transfer the changes to the client by entering the following command:

    db2 terminate

    The following example shows the configuration for a "testdb" node and a "testdb" DB2 server running on 192.168.82.30 on port 50000.