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# 11 Configuring the Gateway

After you have installed the gateway, configured your DRDA Server, and configured your SNA or TCP/IP software, then you must configure the gateway. Some of these tasks involve customizing the Gateway Initialization File.

This chapter includes the following sections:

- Configuration Checklists

- Choosing a Gateway System Identifier

- Configurating the Gateway

- Configuring the Host

- DRDA Gateway Package Considerations

- Backup and Recovery of Gateway Configuration

- Configuring the Oracle Integrating Server

- Accessing the Gateway from Other Oracle Databases

- Accessing Other DRDA Servers

- Gateway Installation and Configuration Complete

## Configuration Checklists

The checklist for configuring gateway are:

Configuring the Gateway

- Choosing a Gateway System Identifier

Configuring the Host

- Step 1: Choose the initsid.ora file

- Step 2: Tailor the initsid.ora file

Binding the DRDA Gateway Package

- Step 1: Log on to an Oracle integrating server.

- Step 2: Create a Database link.

- Step 3: Execute the stored procedure `GTW$_BIND_PKG`:

Binding Packages on DB2/Universal Database (DB2/UDB)

- Step 1: Log into the machine where DB2/UDB is running.

- Step 2: Copy files from `$ORACLE_HOME/tg4drda/install/db2udb`.

- Step 3: Connect to the database.

- Step 4: Create the `ORACLE2PC` table:

- Step 5: Commit the transaction:

- Step 6: Verify that the table was created.

- Step 7: Disconnect from the session:

Before Binding the DRDA Gateway Package

- Step 1: Check all DRDA parameter settings

- Step 2: If using DB2/UDB, then create ORACLE2PC table

Sample SQL scripts

- Step 1: If server is DB2/OS390, DB2/400, or DB2/UDB, then run data dictionary scripts

- Step 1a: Upgrading from a previous gateway version

- Step 1b: Creating the Data Dictionary tables and views

- Step 2: DB2/UDB or other server

- Step 2a: If server is DB2/UDB, grant authority to package

- Step 2b: If server is not DB2/UDB, create the ORACLE2PC table

Configuring the Oracle Integrating Server

- Step 1: Create a database link

- Step 2: Create synonyms and views

Accessing the Gateway from Other Oracle Databases

- Step 1: Create a database link with which to access the gateway.

- Step 2: If needed, define synonyms and views for tables accessed through the gateway.

- Step 3: Perform `GRANT` statements for the synonyms and views you create.

Accessing Other DRDA Servers

- Step 1: Configure another SNA profile set for the DRDA Server.

- Step 2: Configure additional DRDA Server instances.

- Step 3: Bind the DRDA package to your DRDA Server.

## Choosing a Gateway System Identifier

The Gateway System Identifier (SID) is a string of alphabetic and numeric characters that identifies a gateway instance. The SID is used in the filenames of gateway parameter files and in the connection information associated with the Oracle Database database links that access the gateway.

A separate SID is required for each DRDA Server to be accessed. You might also have multiple SIDs for one DRDA Server to use different gateway parameter settings with that server. Refer to "Accessing Other DRDA Servers" for information on configuring additional SIDs.

### Enter the SID on the Worksheet

Enter the SID in your Appendix E, "Configuration Worksheet".

## Configurating the Gateway

The information in this chapter describes the configuration process for the gateway. All gateway parameters are kept in the `initsid.ora` Gateway Initialization file, which is stored in the gateway `admin`/ directory.

## Configuring the Host

To configure the host for the Oracle Transparent Gateway for DRDA, you tailor the parameter files for your installation.

Step 1: Choose the initsid.ora file

The `initsid.ora` Gateway Initialization file defines the operating parameters for the gateway. Samples (tailored for each type of DRDA Server) are provided as a starting point for tailoring to your particular installation. The samples are stored in the `$ORACLE_HOME/tg4drda/admin` directory. The following is a list of the initialization files for various DRDA Server platforms:

- For DB2/OS390: `initDB2.ora`

- For DB2/UDB: `initDB2UDB.ora`

- For DB2/400: `initAS400.ora`

- For DB2/VM: `initDB2VM.ora`

Choose a sample initialization file and copy it, within the same directory, to the name of the gateway SID, using the following naming convention:

    initSID.ora

where `SID` is the chosen gateway SID. For example, if the chosen gateway SID were DRDA, then the initialization file would be named `initDRDA.ora.`

Step 2: Tailor the initsid.ora file

After you have copied the sample initialization file, you will need to tailor it to your installation. While many parameters can be left to their defaults, some parameters must be changed for correct operation of the gateway. Attention should be given to the following DRDA and HS parameters. Attention should also be given to the security aspects of the initialization file. Chapter 14, "Security Considerations", contains details concerning encryption of passwords that would otherwise be embedded in the initialization file. See Appendix C, "DRDA-Specific Parameters", for a description of the following parameters:

- `DRDA_CONNECT_PARM`

- `DRDA_PACKAGE_COLLID`

- `DRDA_PACKAGE_NAME`

- `DRDA_PACKAGE_OWNER`

- `DRDA_REMOTE_DB_NAME`

- `HS_DB_NAME`

- `HS_DB_DOMAIN`

- `FDS_CLASS`

### Binding the DRDA Gateway Package

The product requires a package to be bound on the DRDA Server. The gateway has an internal, stored procedure that must be used to create this package. The internal, stored procedure is invoked from an Oracle integrating server. (Refer to "Configuring Oracle Net". Also refer to "Configuring the Oracle Integrating Server" in this chapter.) Before this package can be bound on the DRDA Server, the Gateway Initialization File must be correctly configured (refer to Appendix C, "DRDA-Specific Parameters").

1. Log on to an Oracle integrating server.

   Use either SQL*Plus or Server Manager:

       $ sqlplus system/manager

2. Create a Database link.

   Create a Database link with a user ID and with a password that has proper authority on the DRDA Server to create packages.

       SQL> CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK dblink
       2 CONNECT TO userid IDENTIFIED BY password
       3 USING 'tns_name_entry'

   Note: The user ID that is creating the public database link must have the "`CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK`" privilege.

   Refer to "Configuring the Oracle Integrating Server" for more information.

3. Execute the stored procedure `GTW$_BIND_PKG`:

       SQL> exec GTW$_BIND_PKG@dblink;
       SQL> COMMIT;

This creates and commits the package. If any errors are reported, then correct the Gateway Initialization File parameters as needed and re-execute the bind procedure above.

### Binding Packages on DB2/Universal Database (DB2/UDB)

If you are connecting to a DB2/UDB DRDA Server, then DB2/UDB requires that you create the `ORACLE2PC` table before binding the DRDA package. Other DRDA Servers allow you to bind the package before the `ORACLE2PC` table exists.

To create the `ORACLE2PC` table:

1. Log into the machine where DB2/UDB is running.

   Check that you have the ability to address the DB2/UDB instance where the `ORACLE2PC` table will reside.

2. Copy files from `$ORACLE_HOME/tg4drda/install/db2udb`.

   Copy the following files from the `$ORACLE_HOME/tg4drda/install/db2ud`b directory:

   - `o2pc.sh` (Sample shell script for performing the table creation)

   - `o2pc.sql` (SQL script for creating the table)

   - `o2pcg.sql` (SQL script for granting package access to PUBLIC)

3. Connect to the database.

   Connect to the database using the user ID that you will use for binding the package:

       $ db2 'CONNECT TO database USER userid USING password'

   Note: The user ID must have `CONNECT`, `CREATETAB`, and `BINDADD` authority to be able to connect to the database, create the table, and create the package.

   For more information, refer to "DB2/UDB (Universal Database)".

4. Create the `ORACLE2PC` table:

       $ db2 -tf o2pc.sql

5. Commit the transaction:

       $ db2 'COMMIT'

6. Verify that the table was created.

   Optionally, verify the table was created under the correct user ID:

       $ db2 'LIST TABLES FOR USER'
       $ db2 'COMMIT'

7. Disconnect from the session:

       $ db2 'DISCONNECT CURRENT'

## DRDA Gateway Package Considerations

The DRDA package must be bound with the internal Stored Procedure `GTW$_BIND_PKG`. You must perform this bind step if this release is the first time the gateway has been installed on this system. If you are upgrading from version 9 of the gateway, then a rebind is not necessary unless the initialization parameters have been changed.

The user ID used to bind or rebind the DRDA package must have the appropriate privileges on the remote database, as described in Chapter 5, "Configuring the DRDA Server".

### Before Binding the DRDA Gateway Package

Check DRDA parameter settings and create your `ORACLE2PC` table before binding the DRDA gateway package.

#### Step 1: Check all DRDA parameter settings

Check all DRDA parameter settings to be sure that they are set correctly before you start the bind. For example, the default for `DRDA_DISABLE_CALL` only works if your DRDA database supports stored procedures. If not, then you must change the setting. Also, the value for `DRDA_PACKAGE_NAME` must be unique if you have any older versions of the gateway installed. New packages replace any old packages with the same name, causing versions of the gateway that use the old package to fail. Refer to Appendix C for information on the parameters and their settings.

#### Step 2: If using DB2/UDB, then create ORACLE2PC table

If your DRDA Server is DB2/UDB, then create your `ORACLE2PC` table. Refer to "Binding Packages on DB2/Universal Database (DB2/UDB)" for information on creating the table.

### Sample SQL scripts

SQL scripts are provided to perform steps such as creating the `ORACLE2PC` table, removing obsolete tables and views, using previous releases, and creating tables and views to provide Data Dictionary support.

Choose the appropriate subdirectory for your DRDA Server platform from the following list:

- for DB2/OS390: choose `tg4drda/install/db2`

- for DB2/400: choose `tg4drda/install/as400`

- for DB2/VM: choose `tg4drda/install/db2vm`

- for DB2/UDB: choose `tg4drda/install/db2udb`

These scripts must be run on the DRDA Server platform using a database native tool (such as SPUFI on DB2/OS390), because no tool is provided with the gateway to execute these scripts. Note that when running these scripts, the user ID used must be suitably authorized.

#### Step 1: If server is DB2/OS390, DB2/400, or DB2/UDB, then run data dictionary scripts

If your DRDA Server is DB2/OS390, DB2/400, or DB2/UDB, then run the following scripts to create the Data Dictionary tables and view.

Step 1a: Upgrading from a previous gateway version

If you are upgrading from a previous version of the gateway then run the `dropold.sql` script to drop the old data dictionary definitions.

Step 1b: Creating the Data Dictionary tables and views

Run the `g4ddtab.sql` and `g4ddvwXX.sql` scripts to create the Data Dictionary tables and views.

`g4ddvwr7.sql DB2/OS390 V7` (RACF security)

`g4ddvws7.sql DB2/OS390 V7` (DB2 security)

`g4ddvwr8.sql DB2/OS390 V8` (RACF security)

`g4ddvws8.sql DB2/OS390 V8` (DB2 security)

`g4ddvw51.sql DB2/400 V5.1`

`g4ddvw52.sql DB2/400 V5.2`

`g4ddvwu7.sql DB2/UDB V7`

`g4ddvwu8.sql DB2/UDB V8`

Step 2: DB2/UDB or other server

Depending on your DRDA Server, perform one of the following steps:

Step 2a: If server is DB2/UDB, grant authority to package

If your DRDA Server is DB2/UDB, then the `ORACLE2PC` table has already been created (see the previous sections). For all users to be able to use the table, run `o2pcg.sql` granting authority to all users.

Step 2b: If server is not DB2/UDB, create the ORACLE2PC table

If your DRDA Server is not DB2/UDB, then the `ORACLE2PC` table must be created. Run `o2pc.sql`.

## Backup and Recovery of Gateway Configuration

The configuration of the gateway is stored in the Gateway Initialization File. This file is stored in the `$ORACLE_HOME/tg4drda/admin` directory. The Gateway Initialization File is a simple text file. You may back up this file by using an archiving tool of your choice.

## Configuring the Oracle Integrating Server

Configure the Oracle integrating server, regardless of the platform on which it is installed. It can be on the host, but this is not required.

### Step 1: Create a database link

To access the DRDA Server, you must create a public database link. A public database link is the most common of database links. Refer to "Processing a Database Link" for information on creating database links. In the following example, Oracle Database and the gateway are on the same host.

    CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK DB2 USING 'tns_name_entry'

Note: The user ID creating the public database link must have the "`CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK`" privilege.

### Step 2: Create synonyms and views

To facilitate accessing data using the gateway, define synonyms and views for the DRDA data tables. If needed, perform `GRANT` statements to ensure that the synonyms and views are accessible to the appropriate groups of users. Refer to "Using the Synonym Feature" for information.

## Accessing the Gateway from Other Oracle Databases

Perform the following steps for each of the Oracle Database servers from which you want to access the gateway:

1. Create a database link with which to access the gateway.

2. If needed, define synonyms and views for tables accessed through the gateway.

3. Perform `GRANT` statements for the synonyms and views you create.

Provide local or Oracle Net access from the Oracle Database servers to the gateway.

## Accessing Other DRDA Servers

To access other DRDA Servers from the Oracle integrating server, use the following steps:

1. Configure another SNA profile set for the DRDA Server.

   Only Side Information and Partner LU Profiles must be new. You can point to existing configuration information for other profiles, unless you need to modify other aspects of the connection. For example, if you are using a different network adapter, then you must configure an entire SNA profile set. No additional profiles need to be configured for TCP/IP.

2. Configure additional DRDA Server instances.

   To configure an additional instance, create new Gateway Initialization Files. If you are using Oracle Net, then add entries to the `listener.ora` file and t`nsnames.ora` file with the new SIDs.

   Other components, including the gateway `ORACLE_HOME` directory structure, can be shared among multiple gateway instances.

3. Bind the DRDA package to your DRDA Server.

## Gateway Installation and Configuration Complete

The Oracle Transparent Gateway for DRDA installation and configuration process is now complete. The gateway is ready for use.