Overview
IBM Db2 is a family of data management products, including database servers, developed by IBM. Db2 is designed to store, analyze, and retrieve data efficiently, supporting both transactional and analytical workloads. With DBCode, you can connect to your Db2 databases, run queries, and manage your data directly from Visual Studio Code.
Authentication
IBM Db2 connections are typically made using a combination of hostname, port, database name, username, and password. Ensure you have the following information from your Db2 administrator or cloud provider:
- Hostname or IP address
- Port number (default is 50000)
- Database name
- Username
- Password
Connect to a Db2 Database
To connect to a single IBM Db2 database, follow these general steps:
- Open the DBCode Extension: Launch Visual Studio Code and open the DBCode extension.
- Add a New Connection: Click on the “Add Connection” icon.
- Complete the New Connection Form: Choose IBM Db2 as the type, and enter the required connection details (hostname, port, database, username, password).
- Connect: Click save to connect to your IBM Db2 database.
- Start Managing Your Databases: Once connected, you can start managing your Db2 databases directly from Visual Studio Code.
For detailed instructions on connecting to IBM Db2, refer to the Connect article.