IBM Db2 operations in DCT

This section describes how to manage IBM Db2 connector infrastructure and data sources by using Delphix Data Control Tower (DCT). It covers authentication, connecting an engine, connector management, environment configuration, and dSource creation.

Overview

DCT provides a centralized control plane for managing IBM Db2 data operations across one or more Delphix Continuous Data Engines. Using DCT, you can onboard infrastructure, discover IBM Db2 installations, define source configurations, and ingest data into managed storage for downstream virtualization workflows.

Key components

  • Continuous Data Engine

    Executes IBM Db2 for discovery, ingestion, and snapshot operations. For more information, read Connect a Continuous Data Engine in DCT.

  • IBM Db2 connector

    A JSON-based connector that enables the engine to detect IBM Db2 installations on registered hosts. For more information, read Upload the Connector.json in DCT.

  • Infrastructure connections (environments)

    Registered IBM Db2 hosts that DCT communicates with over SSH. For more information, read Add an IBM Db2 environment in DCT.

  • Source configurations

    Logical definitions that identify which IBM Db2 instance can be ingested as a dSource. For more information, read Create a source configuration for Connectors in DCT.

  • dSources

    Managed representations of IBM Db2 databases used to take snapshots, create bookmarks, link dSources, and provision VDBs.

  • VDBs

    Manage a VDB which is provisioned from a dSource or a VDB snapshot.

Prerequisites

  • Access to DCT with appropriate administrative permissions

  • A running Delphix Continuous Data Engine

  • Network connectivity between DCT, the engine, and IBM Db2 hosts

  • Valid IBM Db2 OS and database credentials

  • IBM Db2 connector JSON file available for upload

Limitations

  • Connector downgrades are not supported. Uploading a lower connector version is rejected at the engine level.

  • Source configurations linked to an active dSource cannot be deleted.

  • The Refresh prior to snapshot option must be enabled when creating an IBM Db2 dSource; disabling it causes linking to fail.

DCT workflow

Follow this sequence to complete the DCT workflow for the IBM Db2 connector: