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Adding a DB2 Universal Data Source
To connect a DB2 Universal data source to My webMethods Server, use the following procedure:
*To add a new data source for DB2 Universal databases
1. To navigate to the correct page, do one of the following:
*In My webMethods: Navigate > Applications > Administration > My webMethods > Data Sources > Add DataSource.
*As system administrator: Administration Dashboard > Configuration > DataSource Administration > Add DataSource.
2. Type a unique DataSource Name to be used by My webMethods Server on the View DataSources panel.
3. Type a Display Name to be used when you identify a data source to use for a database directory service.
4. SelectDB2 Universal from the Server Type list and click Next.
5. Type the DB2 host name.
6. Type the port number that DB2 is running on.
7. Type the instance name for the database.
8. Type a valid DB2 user name and password that, at a minimum, has READ access to the database to which you are connecting.
9. Click Submit.