How to Configure an IBM DB2 Data Source

The steps for configuring a data source for connecting to an IBM DB2 server are the following:
  1. Go to menu Preferences > Data Sources.
  2. Click the New button in the Data Sources panel.

    The dialog for configuring a data source will be opened.

    Data Source Drivers Configuration Dialog

  3. Enter a unique name for the data source.
  4. Select DB2 in the driver type combo box.
  5. Add the driver files for IBM DB2 using the Add button.

    The IBM DB2 driver files are:

    • db2jcc.jar
    • db2jcc_license_cisuz.jar
    • db2jcc_license_cu.jar

    In the Download links for database drivers section there are listed the URLs from where to download the drivers necessary for accessing IBM DB2 databases in Oxygen XML Developer plugin .

  6. Select the most suited Driver class.
  7. Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.