Database Connections
Connections to DB2 ODBC data sources are controlled with connection handles. Prior to connecting, a connection handle must be allocated. The program must execute on a system with a running DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS subsystem, though that subsystem doesn't have to be the desired data source.
Connecting
ODBC programs can connect to local DB2 subsystems, remote DB2 subsystems, or remote DRDA application servers. Each connection requires a separate connection handle. Remote connections require that the server be defined in the communications database of the local DB2 subsystem.
The SQLConnect() or SQLDriverConnect() functions are used to establish the connection to DB2. Both functions require a connection handle and a connection ...
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