Enclosed are the DirectConnect version 12.6.1 products that are built on SDK and Open Server™ version 12.5.1.
DirectConnect products are within the Enterprise Connect Data Access product set that provides access to distributed data. For more information, see the Enterprise Connect Data Access Overview Guide.
In version 12.6.1, the following DirectConnect products are shipped:
DirectConnect for DB2 UDB (Supports access to DB2 UDB on z/OS, AS/400, Microsoft Windows, and UNIX platforms.)
DirectConnect for Informix
DirectConnect for Microsoft SQL Server
DirectConnect for ODBC
DirectConnect for Oracle
Server and client products are distributed on separate CDs.
Starting with ECDA 12.6, DirectConnect for AS/400, which provided SNA-based access to DB2 UDB for AS/400, is no longer supported. However, access to DB2 UDB on AS/400 is now provided through TCP/IP with the ECDA Option for DB2 UDB.