• 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 host or System i™ database server that DB2 Connect accesses.

• database connection services (DCS) directory , which contains information specific to host or System i database server databases.

Note:

1. Before updating these directories, you should configure communications on the host or System i database server and workstations.

2. Database directories can be updated using the Configuration Assistant (CA).

1. Collect database directory information using the directory customization worksheet

2. Update the directories with information about remote database server machines

• System database directory values
  

• Node directory values
  

• DCS directory values
  

• Directory customization worksheet
  

• Defining multiple entries for the same database
  

• Handling BiDi data
  

Parent topic: DB2 Connect

Related tasks
Updating the directories with information about remote database server computers

Related reference
LIST DATABASE DIRECTORY command LIST NODE DIRECTORY command LIST DCS DIRECTORY command