SAP Note 1385571 - PI JDBC adapter: Connecting a DB2 for IBM i

Component : DB2 for AS/400 - JDBC Adapter

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1385571 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP note discusses the configuration nuances for connecting DB2 for IBM i using the PI JDBC Connector. It details connecting via sender or receiver channels and underscores the need for specific connection configuration due to complexities such expanded network configurations and remote data source availability. The document provides details on parameters such as `taskTimeout` and `sqlQueryTimeout` via IBM Toolbox JDBC Driver or JTOpen affecting the DB2 query behaviors, and introduces specific parameters like `socket timeout`, `login timeout`, and `keep alive` for the Toolbox Driver to manage TCP/IP-based database connectivity and ensure robustness in network disruptions or server unavailability. Recommendations for parameter settings like `keepAliveIdle` on different operating systems are also discussed to optimize performance.

Key words :
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