DBU RDB FAQ's

1.    What databases can DBU/RDB access?
DB2 UDB 8.1 or greater, SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL.  If you require a different database, send a request to our helpdesk at help@prodatacomputer.com.
 
2.    Will DBU/RDB access DB2 on another IBM i?
DBU/RDB can not access another IBM i, only DB2 on a non-IBM i platform.
 
3.    What are the system requirements in order to use DBU/RDB?
  • Requires i5/OS or OS/400 V4R5 or greater.
  • DBU 7.0 or higher
  • There must also be an I/P connection to the remote server.

 
4.    How will DBU/RDB connect to another database?
DBU/RDB connects to the remote system via a standard I/P connection.
 
5.    How do you install DBU/RDB?
Simply install DBU and select the DBU/RDB option.
 
6.    Will a user profile with any special authority be needed to install and configure DBU/RDB?
To install DBU/RDB you must have at least *IOSYSCFG authority.
 
7.    I attempted to install DBU RDB without *IOSYSCFG authority, do I need to reinstall it with *IOSYSCFG authority?
Yes, once you have a profile that has *IOSYSCFG authority just reinstall DBU and DBU RDB software.
 
8.    How do we start DBU/RDB?
STRSBS SBS(DBURDBSBS).
 
9.    Will DBU/RDB software allow users to change or view objects they don't normally have authority to?
No. DBU/RDB cannot circumvent database authorities.
 
10.    Is there any auditing available with the use of DBU/RDB??
Changes made with DBU/RDB can be tracked with the DBU Audit plug-in.
 

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