Overview of the EDAPARMS File

The EDAPARMS file is a sequential file that configures the Extender for Db2 for different products and can also contain installation-specific parameters. The file is created using the system editor and cannot be altered at run-time.

With the EDAPARMS file, you can:

• Define product work tables or partially-qualified table names. Table names appearing in the EDAPARMS file direct the Extender for Db2 to dispatch SQL requests to the local database subsystem.
• Define a generic system-wide error message for a server return error that is other than the default.

   "-901  System Error Has Occurred"

• Define a default server for partially-qualified table names. If no server was specified in an SQL CONNECT TO request, the default server name is used. If an SQL CONNECT RESET was issued, then this default server is referenced.
• Enable traces for Db2 Extender.

Use of the EDAPARMS file is optional. It can be omitted from an installation without adversely affecting the operation of the Extender for Db2.