Set Up SSL on the DirectConnect Server

SSL is supported only for client access to the ECDA Option for ODBC and Mainframe Connect DirectConnect for z/OS Option. It is not supported on target databases.

Note: The tasks related to setting up SSL on the DirectConnect server apply to ECDA options and Mainframe Connect DirectConnect for z/OS Option, unless otherwise indicated. Any platform differences are also noted.

Set Up SSL on Windows Server
SSL on Windows server provides encryption of data sent over the network and authenticates clients and their passwords using digital certificates.
Set Up SSL on UNIX Server
SSL on UNIX server provides encryption of data sent over the network, and authenticates clients and their passwords using digital certificates.
ECDA Server as a Windows Service
ECDA does not automatically create the server as a Windows service. However, you can run the ECDA Option for ODBC server and the Mainframe Connect DirectConnect for z/OS Option server as a Windows service.