DOMINO AND DB2

Creating a server ID for the DB2 Access server
Note You only need to register a server and create a new server ID if you will be using the DB2 Access server. If you will be using DB2 Access Views (DAVs) and enabling the IBM® Lotus® Domino® server to communicate with IBM® DB2 Universal Database™ Enterprise Server Edition, you need to perform this procedure and you also need to install and use the DB2 Access server.

Before installing a DB2 Access server on the DB2 server, you need a server ID saved to a file. Use this server ID when you install the DB2 Access server. When you are registering a new server, be sure to select the DB2 Server access check box to create a server ID specifically for the DB2 Access server. Be sure to make note of the server ID path and file name, because you are required to enter this information when installing the DB2 Access server. If you elect to install the DB2 Access server, you must create a new server ID file for it. Do not use the same server ID file for the Domino server and the DB2 Access server, as this will cause improper operation.

The topic Server registration contains background information about registering a server.

1. From the Domino Administrator, click the Configuration tab.

2. From the Tools pane, click Registration - Server.

3. From the Domino Administrator, do one of the following:

4. In the Register Servers dialog box, complete these fields and then click Continue:
FieldAction
Registration ServerClick Registration to specify the registration server, and then click OK.
CertifierIf the certifier ID displayed is NOT the one you want to use for all servers registered in this session, or if you want to use the Domino server-based CA instead of a certifier ID, click Certifier and return to Step 4.
Certificate AuthorityNot applicable for DB2 Access server.
Public key specificationChoose one:
  • Compatible with all releases (630 bits)
  • Compatible with Release 6 and later (1024 bits)
License typeChoose North American (default) or International. In practice, there is no difference between a North American and an International ID type.
Expiration date(Optional) Enter a date in mm-dd-yyyy format in the Certificate Expiration Date box. The default expiration date is 100 years after the current date, minus allowances for leap years.
Certificate AuthorityAccept the default of None Available.
5. On the Basics tab of the Register New Server(s) dialog box, complete these fields:
FieldAction
Server nameEnter the name of the new server.
Server titleEnter the server title. The Configuration tab in the All Server Documents view and the Server Title field of the Server document display this title.
Domino domain nameThe default domain name is usually the same as the name of the organization certifier ID.
Server administrator nameEnter the name of the person who administers the server.
ID file passwordDo not assign a password.
Password OptionsPassword quality scale. Not applicable for DB2 Access server.
Location for storing server IDDeselect the default setting "In Domino Directory."

Select "In File," and then click "Set ID File." Select the name and path for the file, and click Save. Make note of the full path because you will be required to enter it later.

Note You can also save the server ID to the default path, Notes client\ data\ids\servers directory.

6. Click Advanced, and select the check box "This server is a DB2 Access server only."

7. Click the green check box to add the server to the registration queue.


8. Click Register All.

9. Click Done.

If you are working with a Microsoft® Windows® platform, return to the roadmap topic Installing Domino and DB2 on Microsoft Windows platforms.

If you are working on an IBM® AIX® platform, return to the roadmap topic Installing Domino and DB2 on IBM AIX and Linux platforms.

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