In this article, I'll show you how to connect ColdFusion MX to an IBM iSeries
(formerly AS/400) DB2 database. I'll describe your connectivity options and
give you configuration examples.
While attending an iSeries conference a couple of years ago, I had the
opportunity to talk with an IBM DB2 engineer. I still remember the blank look
on his face when I explained that I use ColdFusion to access his database. In
his defense, I've enlightened more than a few Macromedians as to what an
iSeries is and what it does. Thank heaven for standards and thank the heavens
again for Macromedia's and IBM's adherence to them.
There are several ways to get to DB2 data on the iSeries. We'll concentrate
on ODBC and JDBC. Platform examples will include ColdFusion MX 6.1 on Windows
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