IBM Data Server Runtime Client - DB2

IBM Data Server Runtime Client - DB2 is a lightweight, production-ready client from IBM that provides the libraries, drivers, and utilities needed for applications to connect to IBM Db2 databases. It delivers core runtime components without bundling full database server binaries or development tooling, making it ideal for deployment on application servers, desktops, and batch hosts that require reliable Db2 access.

Key capabilities:

• Connectivity to IBM Db2 data servers across major platforms, including Linux, UNIX, Windows, IBM i, and z/OS
• Common data access interfaces, such as ODBC/CLI, JDBC, and .NET, for broad application compatibility
• Secure communication features, including TLS/SSL and enterprise authentication support
• Command-line utilities for cataloging data sources, testing connections, and running SQL scripts
• 32- and 64-bit runtime support for modern operating environments

Typical uses:

• Enabling business applications, reporting tools, and middleware to connect to Db2 without installing a full client suite
• Standardizing Db2 connectivity across distributed environments
• Supporting production operations where a small footprint and stable runtime are important

What it is not:

• It is not a Db2 database server or an administrative GUI. It focuses on runtime connectivity and utilities rather than database management or development features.

This client is well suited for organizations that need dependable Db2 connectivity with minimal overhead and straightforward deployment.

IBM Data Server Runtime Client - DB2 is developed by IBM and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 9.7 and 10.5.