Authentication

If you are using Kerberos, verify that your environment meets the requirements listed in the following table before you configure the driver for Kerberos authentication.

Table 17. Kerberos Authentication Requirements for the DB2 Wire Protocol Driver
Component	Requirements
Database server	The database server must be running one of the following database versions: DB2 V8.1 or higher for Linux/UNIX/Windows DB2 V8.x or higher for z/OS
Kerberos server	The Kerberos server is the machine where the user IDs for authentication are administered. The Kerberos server is also the location of the Kerberos KDC. Network authentication must be provided by one of the following methods: Windows Active Directory on one of the following operating systems: ◦ Windows Server 2003 ◦ Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 3 or higher MIT Kerberos 1.4.2 or higher