Add resources manually to the plug-in host
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Automatic discovery is not supported on Windows host. You must add Db2 instances and database resources manually.
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You must have completed tasks such as installing the SnapCenter Server, adding hosts, and setting up storage system connections.
Manual discovery is not supported for the following configurations:
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RDM and VMDK layouts
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In the left navigation pane, select Resources, and then select the SnapCenter Plug-in for IBM Db2 from the drop-down list.
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In the Resources page, click Add IBM DB2 Resource.
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In the Provide Resource Details page, perform the following actions:
For this field… Do this… Name
Specify the database name.
Host Name
Enter the host name.
Type
Select database or instance.
Instance
Specify the name of the instance, which is the parent of the database.
Credentials
Select the credentials or add information for the credential.
This is optional.
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In the Provide Storage Footprint page, select a storage type and choose one or more volumes, LUNs, and qtrees, and then click Save.
Optional: You can click the
icon to add more volumes, LUNs, and qtrees from other storage systems. -
Optional: In the Resource Settings page, for resources on the Windows host, enter custom key-value pairs for IBM Db2 plug-in
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Review the summary, and then click Finish.
The databases are displayed along with information such as the host name, associated resource groups and policies, and overall status
If you want to provide users access to resources, you must assign the resources to the users. This enables users to perform the actions for which they have permissions on the assets that are assigned to them.
After adding the databases, you can modify the IBM Db2 database details.