Get started with the DB2 connector

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  • Paul Larsen
  • Mandi Ohlinger
  • Caro Caserio

Microsoft connector for DB2 connects Logic Apps to resources stored in an IBM DB2 database. This connector includes a Microsoft client to communicate with remote DB2 server computers across a TCP/IP network. This includes cloud databases, such as IBM Bluemix dashDB or IBM DB2 for Windows running in Azure virtualization, and on-premises databases using the on-premises data gateway. See the supported list of IBM DB2 platforms and versions (in this topic).

The DB2 connector supports the following database operations:

  • List database tables
  • Read one row using SELECT
  • Read all rows using SELECT
  • Add one row using INSERT
  • Alter one row using UPDATE
  • Remove one row using DELETE

This topic shows you how to use the connector in a logic app to process database operations.

To learn more about Logic Apps, see create a logic app.

Available actions

The DB2 connector supports the following logic app actions:

  • GetTables
  • GetRow
  • GetRows
  • InsertRow
  • UpdateRow
  • DeleteRow

List tables

Creating a logic app for any operation is comprised of many steps performed through the Microsoft Azure portal.

Within the logic app, you can add an action to list tables in a DB2 database. The action instructs the connector to process a DB2 schema statement, such as CALL SYSIBM.SQLTABLES.

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name, such as Db2getTables, Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then set the Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.

  5. In the actions list, type db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Get tables (Preview).

  6. In the DB2 - Get tables configuration pane, select checkbox to enable Connect via on-premises data gateway. Notice that the settings change from cloud to on-premises.

    • Type value for Server, in the form of address or alias colon port number. For example, type ibmserver01:50000.
    • Type value for Database. For example, type nwind.
    • Select value for Authentication. For example, select Basic.
    • Type value for Username. For example, type db2admin.
    • Type value for Password. For example, type Password1.
    • Select value for Gateway. For example, select datagateway01.

  7. Select Create, and then select Save.

  8. In the Db2getTables blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  9. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_tables. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include a list of tables.

Create the connections

This connector supports connections to databases hosted on-premises and in the cloud using the following connection properties.

Property Description
server Required. Accepts a string value that represents a TCP/IP address or alias, in either IPv4 or IPv6 format, followed (colon-delimited) by a TCP/IP port number.
database Required. Accepts a string value that represents a DRDA Relational Database Name (RDBNAM). DB2 for z/OS accepts a 16-byte string (database is known as an IBM DB2 for z/OS location). DB2 for i5/OS accepts an 18-byte string (database is known as an IBM DB2 for i relational database). DB2 for LUW accepts an 8-byte string.
authentication Optional. Accepts a list item value, either Basic or Windows (kerberos).
username Required. Accepts a string value. DB2 for z/OS accepts an 8-byte string. DB2 for i accepts a 10-byte string. DB2 for Linux or UNIX accepts an 8-byte string. DB2 for Windows accepts a 30-byte string.
password Required. Accepts a string value.
gateway Required. Accepts a list item value, representing the on-premises data gateway defined to Logic Apps within the storage group.

Create the on-premises gateway connection

This connector can access an on-premises DB2 database using the on-premises gateway. See gateway topics for more information.

  1. In the Gateways configuration pane, select checkbox to enable Connect via gateway. Notice that the settings change from cloud to on-premises.
  2. Type value for Server, in the form of address or alias colon port number. For example, type ibmserver01:50000.
  3. Type value for Database. For example, type nwind.
  4. Select value for Authentication. For example, select Basic.
  5. Type value for Username. For example, type db2admin.
  6. Type value for Password. For example, type Password1.
  7. Select value for Gateway. For example, select datagateway01.

  8. Select Create to continue.

Create the cloud connection

This connector can access a cloud DB2 database.

  1. In the Gateways configuration pane, leave the checkbox disabled (unclicked) Connect via gateway.
  2. Type value for Connection name. For example, type hisdemo2.
  3. Type value for DB2 server name, in the form of address or alias colon port number. For example, type hisdemo2.cloudapp.net:50000.
  4. Type value for DB2 database name. For example, type nwind.
  5. Type value for Username. For example, type db2admin.
  6. Type value for Password. For example, type Password1.

  7. Select Create to continue.

Fetch all rows using SELECT

You can define a logic app action to fetch all rows in a DB2 table. This instructs the connector to process a DB2 SELECT statement, such as SELECT * FROM AREA.

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name, such as Db2getRows, Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then select Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.
  5. In the actions list, type db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Get rows (Preview).
  6. In the Get rows (Preview) action, select Change connection.

  7. In the Connections configuration pane, select Create new.

  8. In the Gateways configuration pane, leave the checkbox disabled (unclicked) Connect via gateway.

    • Type value for Connection name. For example, type HISDEMO2.
    • Type value for DB2 server name, in the form of address or alias colon port number. For example, type HISDEMO2.cloudapp.net:50000.
    • Type value for DB2 database name. For example, type NWIND.
    • Type value for Username. For example, type db2admin.
    • Type value for Password. For example, type Password1.

  9. Select Create to continue.

  10. In the Table name list, select the down arrow, and then select AREA.
  11. Optionally, select Show advanced options to specify query options.

  12. Select Save.

  13. In the Db2getRows blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  14. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_rows. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include a list of rows.

Add one row using INSERT

You can define a logic app action to add one row in a DB2 table. This action instructs the connector to process a DB2 INSERT statement, such as INSERT INTO AREA (AREAID, AREADESC, REGIONID) VALUES ('99999', 'Area 99999', 102).

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name, such as Db2insertRow, Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then select Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.
  5. In the actions list, type db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Insert row (Preview).
  6. In the DB2 - Insert row (Preview) action, select Change connection.

  7. In the Connections configuration pane, select a connection. For example, select hisdemo2.

  8. In the Table name list, select the down arrow, and then select AREA.
  9. Enter values for all required columns (see red asterisk). For example, type 99999 for AREAID, type Area 99999, and type 102 for REGIONID.

  10. Select Save.

  11. In the Db2insertRow blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  12. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_rows. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include the new row.

Fetch one row using SELECT

You can define a logic app action to fetch one row in a DB2 table. This action instructs the connector to process a DB2 SELECT WHERE statement, such as SELECT FROM AREA WHERE AREAID = '99999'.

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name (e.g. "Db2getRow"), Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then select Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.
  5. In the actions list, type db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Get rows (Preview).
  6. In the Get rows (Preview) action, select Change connection.

  7. In the Connections configurations pane, select an existing connection. For example, select hisdemo2.

  8. In the Table name list, select the down arrow, and then select AREA.
  9. Enter values for all required columns (see red asterisk). For example, type 99999 for AREAID.
  10. Optionally, select Show advanced options to specify query options.

  11. Select Save.

  12. In the Db2getRow blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  13. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_rows. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include row.

Change one row using UPDATE

You can define a logic app action to change one row in a DB2 table. This action instructs the connector to process a DB2 UPDATE statement, such as UPDATE AREA SET AREAID = '99999', AREADESC = 'Area 99999', REGIONID = 102).

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name, such as Db2updateRow, Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then select Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.
  5. In the actions list, type db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Update row (Preview).
  6. In the DB2 - Update row (Preview) action, select Change connection.

  7. In the Connections configurations pane, select to select an existing connection. For example, select hisdemo2.

  8. In the Table name list, select the down arrow, and then select AREA.
  9. Enter values for all required columns (see red asterisk). For example, type 99999 for AREAID, type Updated 99999, and type 102 for REGIONID.

  10. Select Save.

  11. In the Db2updateRow blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  12. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_rows. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include the new row.

Remove one row using DELETE

You can define a logic app action to remove one row in a DB2 table. This action instructs the connector to process a DB2 DELETE statement, such as DELETE FROM AREA WHERE AREAID = '99999'.

Create a logic app

  1. In the Azure start board, select + (plus sign), Web + Mobile, and then Logic App.
  2. Enter the Name, such as Db2deleteRow, Subscription, Resource group, Location, and App Service Plan. Select Pin to dashboard, and then select Create.

Add a trigger and action

  1. In the Logic Apps Designer, select Blank LogicApp in the Templates list.
  2. In the triggers list, select Recurrence.
  3. In the Recurrence trigger, select Edit, select Frequency drop-down to select Day, and then select Interval to type 7.
  4. Select the + New step box, and then select Add an action.
  5. In the actions list, select db2 in the Search for more actions edit box, and then select DB2 - Delete row (Preview).
  6. In the DB2 - Delete row (Preview) action, select Change connection.

  7. In the Connections configurations pane, select an existing connection. For example, select hisdemo2.

  8. In the Table name list, select the down arrow, and then select AREA.
  9. Enter values for all required columns (see red asterisk). For example, type 99999 for AREAID.

  10. Select Save.

  11. In the Db2deleteRow blade, within the All runs list under Summary, select the first-listed item (most recent run).

  12. In the Logic app run blade, select Run Details. Within the Action list, select Get_rows. See the value for Status, which should be Succeeded. Select the Inputs link to view the inputs. Select the Outputs link, and view the outputs; which should include the deleted row.

Supported DB2 platforms and versions

This connector supports the following IBM DB2 platforms and versions, as well as IBM DB2 compatible products (e.g. IBM Bluemix dashDB) that support Distributed Relational Database Architecture (DRDA) SQL Access Manager (SQLAM) version 10 and 11:

  • IBM DB2 for z/OS 11.1
  • IBM DB2 for z/OS 10.1
  • IBM DB2 for i 7.3
  • IBM DB2 for i 7.2
  • IBM DB2 for i 7.1
  • IBM DB2 for LUW 11
  • IBM DB2 for LUW 10.5

Connector-specific details

View any triggers and actions defined in the swagger, and also see any limits in the connector details.

Next steps

Create a logic app. Explore the other available connectors in Logic Apps at our APIs list.