Where do I find database connections in ArcGIS?
For all supported databases except SQLite, connect to the database under Database Connections in the Catalog tree. When you do this, a file is created on the client computer that contains the database connection information that you provide.
How to connect to a DB2 database in ArcGIS?
Choose DB2 from the Database Platform drop-down list to connect to an IBM DB2 database on a Linux, UNIX, or Windows server, or connect directly to a geodatabase in a DB2 database on a Linux, UNIX, or Windows server. When you connect to DB2, you must provide the name of the cataloged DB2 database in the Data source text box.
Which is the connection string for DB2 for z / OS?
This type of connection string is called a DSNless connection. Choose DB2 for z/OS from the Database Platform drop-down list to connect to a DB2 database subsystem on a z operating system (z/OS) or a geodatabase in a DB2 database subsystem on z/OS.
Is it possible to connect to Altibase from ArcGIS?
Operating system authentication is not supported. See Connect to ALTIBASE from ArcGIS for specific instructions on connecting from different ArcGIS clients. Choose Dameng from the Database Platform drop-down list to connect to a Dameng database.
Do you need a database to access ArcMap?
Some of the databases you access can contain geodatabase tables, functions, and procedures, but they don’t have to; you can connect to any supported database and view the data from ArcMap. Most types of databases require you install and configure a database client on the machine that will connect to the database.
How to connect to a Microsoft Access database?
You should only browse to and add data directly from personal geodatabases (a type of Microsoft Access database), and use OLE DB connections to nongeodatabase Microsoft Access databases. Start ArcCatalog. Add the OLE DB Connection command as a button to a toolbar in ArcCatalog. Click Customize on the main menu and click Customize mode.
How do I connect to Netezza from ArcGIS?
See Connect to Netezza from ArcGIS for specific instructions on connecting from different ArcGIS clients. Choose Oracle from the Database Platform drop-down list to connect to an Oracle database, or connect directly to a geodatabase in an Oracle database.