DB2 drivers & connectors for data integration
Easy-to-use Drivers for accessing IBM DB2 (LUW and AS/400) databases and services. Easily integrate DB2 data with BI, reporting, analytics, ETL tools, and custom solutions.
DB2 data integration
Access DB2 data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps. Customers commonly use CData's DB2 connectivity to:
- Provide a logical data layer of abstraction that shields users from the complexity of data access and integration.
- Get blazing-fast access to data for BI, reporting, and data integration with highly optimized read/write performance.
- Securely explore tables, columns, keys, data, and full meta-data based on user identity.
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Trusted by DB2 users worldwide
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The CData difference
Our standards-based approach to connectivity streamlines data access and insulates usrs from the complexities of integrating BigQuery data.
Unparalleled DB2 Connectivity Get full access to your DB2 data wherever you need it. CData is the undisputed leader in DB2 connectivity providing the most comprehensive access to live DB2 data anywhere. Thousands of customers and hundreds of leading data ISVs rely on our connectivity to make the most of their data.
Fastest time to value Reduce development cycles and accelerating the overall time to market. Our pre-built, optimized connectors eliminate the need for complex custom development, allowing for fast, secure access to Workday data.
Unbeatable price-performance By standardizing and streamlining how systems interact with DB2 our products reduce development costs and timelines, slash architectural complexity.
Blazing data access Our DB2 connectivity is fast— really fast. In fact, over twice as fast as other solutions. Our engineers have optimized our drivers for maximum performance all the way down to the socket level, delivering truly exceptional data access.
Future-proof integration We continuously test against changes in the DB2 APIs & protocols used to connect, preventing downtime in your data and analytics processes.
Enterprise-class technical support CData is dedicated to helping you find success with DB2. We work as an extension of your team to help solve your toughest data challenges. Thousands of customers and hundreds of ISVs rely on our services to make the most of their data.
AI Integrations
DB2 data for AI agents and assistants
DB2 MCP server connectivity for AI
Enable AI agents, assistants, and workflows to access DB2 data to improve output, tailoring responses to your actual business data and reducing hallucinations.
- One MCP connection from DB2 to every AI agent, assistant, copilot, or LLM that could use it.
- Maintain security and user permissions with pass-through user-based access and read/write controls
- Platform solution to control and monitor user access via AI across your organization.
BI & Analytics
DB2 connectivity for BI & analytics
Live DB2 access for analytics
Access DB2 data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps.
- Connect DB2 (and any other data source) to your favorite analytics, automation, or data management app without moving data
- Bi-directional DB2 connectivity through common data endpoints
- Enable DB2 governability and data privacy with user-level permissioning at the source level.
Data Warehousing
DB2 ETL, replication, & data warehousing
Automate DB2 data replication
CData Sync automatically replicates data from hundreds of on-premises and cloud data sources — like DB2— to any modern database, data lake, or data warehouse.
- Create automated DB2 data flows in minutes with point-and-click data replication
- Facilitate reporting, business intelligence, and analytics for decision support
- Archive data for disaster recovery
Data Management
Consolidate DB2 data management
Data management integration enables organizations to better manage their human resources data, optimize decision-making, and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Technologies like ODBC, JDBC, and ADO easily connect with all kinds of popular data management applications.
Connect DB2 to data management systems to:
- Provide a single, accurate source of truth for employee and resource data.
- Ensure consistency, data quality, and integration across systems.
- Improve data discoverability, governance, and compliance, allowing for easy tracking, auditing, and efficient data use across the organization.
No Code
Connect to DB2 with no-code
DB2 is often at the center of a wide range of repetitive tasks. With low-code/no-code tools, users can automate these tasks reducing manual effort and errors.
- Customize DB2 and integrate it with other systems (like CRM, HR, or accounting software) without writing complex code.
- Create custom dashboards, reports, or data visualizations by integrating DB2 data with other systems.
Custom Apps
Build fully-integrated custom applications
From custom AI and analytics to performance managemement and learning platforms, developers are leveraging our drivers to power all kinds of real-time integrations with DB2.
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Data Virtualization
Virtualize access to DB2 data
Data virtualization tools helps organizations achieve better data access, more agile decision-making, and greater efficiency in managing data across diverse systems.
Integrating DB2 with data virtualization tools allows organizations to combine this data with other sources like ERP systems, CRM platforms, or financial databases without physically moving or duplicating data. This unified access enables faster, more efficient decision-making.
Spreadsheets
Connect to live DB2 data in spreadsheets
Work with live DB2 data seamlessly in Excel and Google Sheets:
- Always work with live DB2 data— no more downloading, copying, and pasting
- Filter and get just the attributes and data you actually need
- Refresh data with a click or set a schedule
- Update DB2 records right from your spreadsheet
FAQs
Frequently asked DB2 integration questions
Common questions about DB2 drivers & connectors for data and analytics integration
Additional DB2 connectivity resources
Technical articles
Using the DB2 drivers
- IBM DB2 Integration Guides and Tutorials
- A PostgreSQL Interface for DB2 Data (MySQL Remoting via JDBC)
- How to Access DB2 Data Using Entity Framework
- How to Create Power BI Visual Reports with Real-Time DB2 Data
- How to Connect to Live DB2 Data in n8n Workflows and Agents (via CData Connect AI)
- How to create an RPA flow for DB2 Data in UiPath Studio
- Integrate DB2 with JetBrains RubyMine using CData JDBC Drivers
- Use the CData Software ODBC Driver for DB2 in MicroStrategy Desktop
- Getting Started with the CData ODBC Driver for DB2
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