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IBM DB2 ODBC Driver

Read, write, and update DB2 through ODBC

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The DB2 ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from DB2, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access DB2 data like you would a database - read, write, and update DB2 data through a standard ODBC Driver interface.

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Server

SQL Server Linked-Server

Connect to DB2 from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query DB2 from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.

Data Integration & ETL

Integrate DB2 to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.

Reporting & BI

Connect DB2 from any ODBC compatible tools:

Desktop

MS Access / Excel / PowerQuery

Your familiar tools can connect to DB2 using CData ODBC.

DB2 ODBC Connectivity Features

Support for LUW and AS/400 instances of DB2. For interest in z/OS support, please contact our support team at [email protected].
Connect to live IBM DB2 data, for real-time data access with the IBM DB2 Python Connectors
Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications via the DB2 Connector.

Target Service, API

The driver provides native connectivity to IBM DB2 including DB2 for z/OS, DB2 for i (AS/400), and DB2 LUW. Supports both on-premises and cloud deployments.

Schema, Data Model

Models DB2 with full access to schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and system objects. Complete metadata discovery with DB2-specific data types.

Key Objects

Schemas, Tables, Views, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, Indexes, and system tables. Access to all DB2 database objects.

Operations

Full DB2 SQL support with ANSI compliance. All DML/DDL operations, stored procedure execution, and DB2-specific features. Supports distributed transactions.

Authentication

Standard DB2 authentication with Username/Password. Supports SSL/TLS connections and Kerberos. Connection properties include Server

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Robust ODBC access to IBM DB2

Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC

Standards-Compliant ODBC

ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support

Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)

Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
Certified ODBC Compatibility*

Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and many more.
* Please visit our knowledge base to access how-to articles.
Embedded Remoting Capabilities

Our exclusive Remoting feature allows hosting the ODBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, etc.), using any standards based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). ODBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL and SQL (TDS) wire protocol server.

String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions

The driver includes a library of 50 plus functions that can manipulate column values into the desired result. Popular examples include Regex, JSON, and XML processing functions.
Collaborative Query Processing

Our drivers enhance the data source's capabilities by additional client-side processing, when needed, to enable analytic summaries of data such as SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, etc.
Easily Customizable and Configurable

The data model exposed by our ODBC Drivers can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity

Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
Replication and Caching

Our replication and caching commands make it easy to copy data to local and cloud data stores such as Oracle, SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL, etc. The replication commands include many features that allow for intelligent incremental updates to cached data.

Connect to DB2—empower every team

Management & data consumer
- Easiest way to connect to DB2
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with DB2
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like DB2. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect DB2 to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
IT Department
Integrate DB2 to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with DB2? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access DB2 as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.
IT Pro, Infrastructure
- Data Client of your choice
- Excel, MS Access Linked-table, PowerQuery
Still exporting and importing CSVs manually or with scripts? CData ODBC Drivers give you live access to DB2—no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your DB2 data.

AI-assisted development with CData CLI

Build DB2 integrations faster with AI that understands your schema

Schema-aware AI

CData CLI gives AI coding tools access to your DB2 schema. No more guessing table names or column types—AI sees the same metadata in your ODBC Drivers.

Your AI Knows SQL

How to find table names, column names, and how to generate SQL syntax are things that AI knows well from millions of training data. No need for customization, no hallucinations. Your AI acts like a domain specialist to DB2.

More Accurate, More Token-Efficient

With CData CLI's queryable schema detection and highly efficient queries with filters, aggregation, joins with correct pushdown, your AI will achieve more accuracy with less token usage.

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FAQs

Frequently asked DB2 ODBC driver questions

Learn more about DB2 ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration

Does DB2 support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for DB2 that allows you to connect to DB2 data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing DB2 from applications: Connect to DB2 data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live DB2 data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between DB2 and other systems.
The DB2 ODBC driver is an ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol-based driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via ODBC, can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the DB2 ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for DB2?

Yes, the CData ODBC driver for DB2 provides universal ODBC data connectivity for DB2. The DB2 ODBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with DB2 using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform (including Windows, macOS, or *nix) can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to DB2 via ODBC?

Connectivity to DB2 via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the DB2 ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the DB2 ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver.

Once the installation is complete, navigate to the ODBC driver documentation page. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the installed driver. The step-by-step instructions for creating a DSN and using it to connect to DB2 via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the DB2 ODBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download an ODBC driver for DB2?

All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the DB2 ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the DB2 ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for DB2?

To install the DB2 driver, simply download one of the DB2 ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the DB2 ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the DB2 ODBC driver on your system.
Is the DB2 ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?

The DB2 ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The DB2 driver installer will allow you to install both options, and you can select the ODBC driver binary that is appropriate for the system where you intend to use the driver.
Does pyODBC work with DB2?

Absolutely. The DB2 ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to DB2 from PyCharm using pyODBC and the DB2 ODBC driver.

However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for DB2. To learn more, check out the DB2 Python Connector online.
Does the ODBC connector support ARM64 devices?

Yes, our ODBC connector supports ARM64 Windows.