Online Documentation for SQL Manager for DB2

Using Desktop Panel

Desktop Panel is the area that is visible when no child windows are open in SQL Manager for DB2. The working area of Desktop Panel is divided into four sections: Getting Started, Database Tools, Help and Support, Internet Resources.

Using the Desktop Panel items you can:

Getting Started section

create a new DB2 database

register existing database(s) to operate them afterwards in SQL Manager

create a new table within the current database using the New Table window (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

create a new database object within the current database (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Database Tools section

execute a script using SQL Script Editor

execute a SQL query (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

grant permissions on database objects to DB2 users using Grant Manager (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Help and Support section

show this help file

Internet Resources section

visit SQL Manager Home Page

browse SQL Manager online documentation

go to Technical Support Center