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 System i?

DBU/RDB can not access another System i, only DB2 on a non-System 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
• 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.