Last updated: Jun 07, 2024
To access your data in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS, create a connection asset for it.
Use the Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS connection to access data in your z/OS mainframe environment.
Supported versions
IBM Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 1.1.0
Create a connection to Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS
To create the connection asset, you need these connection details:
- Hostname or IP address
- Port number
- Username and password
- SSL certificate (if required by the database server)
For Private connectivity, to connect to a database that is not externalized to the internet (for example, behind a firewall), you must set up a secure connection.
Choose the method for creating a connection based on where you are in the platform
- In a project
- Click Assets > New asset > Connect to a data source. See Adding a connection to a project.
- In a deployment space
- Click Import assets > Data access > Connection. See Adding data assets to a deployment space.
- In the Platform assets catalog
- Click New connection. See Adding platform connections.
Next step: Add data assets from the connection
Where you can use this connection
You can use Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS connections in the following workspaces and tools:
Projects
- Data Refinery
- Synthetic Data Generator
Catalogs
- Platform assets catalog
Learn more
IBM Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS
Parent topic: Supported connections