Test DirectConnect for z/OS Option DB2 access service connectivity to the mainframe

1. From the command line, start the DirectConnect server using the following syntax:

   DCStart -Ssrvname
   

   where srvname is your DirectConnect server name.

2. Test the connectivity between the access service and DB2 by using isql and entering:

   isql -Sservice_name -Umainframe userid -Pmainframe password
   

   where:

   • service_name is the name of your service.

   • userid and password are your mainframe userID and mainframe password.

Your connection is successful if you see the prompt.