IBM Data Server Driver Package - DB2DSDV11

IBM Data Server Driver Package (DB2DSDV11) by IBM

IBM Data Server Driver Package is a lightweight, redistributable bundle that provides high-performance runtime connectivity from client applications to IBM Db2 databases—without requiring the full Db2 client. Designed for streamlined deployment on application servers and desktops, it enables secure, reliable access to Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, as well as Db2 for z/OS and Db2 for i systems.

Key capabilities:

• Supports common data access interfaces, including ODBC, CLI, and the IBM Data Server Provider for .NET
• Delivers a small footprint suitable for embedding with applications and for silent, automated installations
• Offers secure connectivity with TLS/SSL and Kerberos authentication
• Enables centralized, file-based configuration (db2dsdriver.cfg), DSN and DSN-less connections, and policy-based settings
• Provides 32-bit and 64-bit libraries for compatibility across environments
• Supports high-availability features such as Automatic Client Reroute and client-side load balancing

Typical uses:

• Connecting business applications, ETL tools, and reporting solutions to Db2
• Deploying database connectivity on application servers without administrative GUIs
• Standardizing and centralizing client connectivity settings across environments

Note: IBM’s JDBC driver for Db2 (IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ) is available separately if you require pure Java connectivity.

IBM Data Server Driver Package - DB2DSDV11 is developed by IBM. The most popular version of this product among our users is 11.1.