Connecting Tableau to a Db2 database
These instructions explain how to connect Tableau to the a Db2® database and apply to Tableau Desktop version 8.x, but you can use similar steps for other Tableau tools.
Before you begin
Before you can connect to your database, you must carry out the following steps:
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Verify prerequisites, including installing driver packages, configuring your local environment, and downloading SSL certificates (if needed)
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Collect connect information, including database details such as host name and port numbers, and connect credentials such as user ID and password