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B.1 Communication database on DB2 for z/OS
The DDF uses the CDB to verify in- and outbound requests.
When sending a request from z/OS, DB2 uses the LINKNAME column of the
SYSIBM.LOCATIONS table to determine which protocol to use. If the value in the LINKNAME
column is found in the:
SYSIBM.IPNAMES table, TCP/IP is used for DRDA connections
SYSIBM.LUNAMES table, SNA is used
If the same name is in both SYSIBM.LUNAMES and SYSIBM.IPNAMES, TCP/IP is used to
connect to the location.
The table SYSIBM.LUNAMES defines the security and mode requirements for conversations
with other systems. Decisions about how to popu