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Install the DB2 Client and ODBC Driver on the Proxy Collector

To collect data from a DB2 database, the proxy collector must have the DB2 client software and the DB2 ODBC driver installed.

To install the DB2 client and ODBC driver

1. Install the DB2 client software on the proxy collector. The ODBC driver is automatically installed when you install the DB2 client software using the default options.

   Note: It is possible to opt out of installing the ODBC driver when you install the DB2 client software. If you use the custom option to install the client, please make sure that you also install the ODBC driver.

   The DB2 client can be found on the DB2 product CDs. Please refer to the IBM DB2 documentation for instructions on how to install the client.

2. From the Object Tree, expand the Network Storage folder and select the Computers node.

   The Computers table opens.

3. In the Computer table, right-click the proxy collector and select Collect Now.

   CA SRM queries the proxy collector and detects the presence of the DB2 ODBC driver. This ensures that you can use the DB2 Registration Wizard to designate the computer as the proxy collector.