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This error typically indicates that your application cannot establish a network connection to the IBM DB2 server. Here are the most common causes and solutions:

Common Causes

DB2 server is not running - The database instance or server might be stopped. Check if the DB2 instance is active on the server.

Firewall blocking the connection - A firewall on the server, client, or network might be blocking the DB2 port (default is 50000). Verify that the port is open for incoming connections.

Wrong host or port - Double-check your connection string to ensure you’re using the correct hostname/IP address and port number.

DB2 not listening on the correct interface - The DB2 server might be configured to listen only on localhost (127.0.0.1) instead of the network interface.

Network connectivity issues - There might be general network problems between your client and the server.

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Verify DB2 is running: 
    db2pd -

    or

    db2 get dbm cfg | grep SVCENAME
  2. Check if DB2 is listening: 
    netstat -an | grep 50000

    (replace 50000 with your actual port)

  3. Test network connectivity: 
    telnet <hostname> <port>

    or

    nc -zv <hostname> <port>
  4. Check DB2 configuration:
    • Verify the SVCENAME parameter in the database manager configuration
    • Check if SSL is required but not configured in your client

  5. Review firewall rules on both client and server machines

  6. Check connection string format - ensure it matches your driver requirements (JDBC, ODBC, etc.)

What type of client are you using to connect (JDBC, ODBC, Python, etc.), and do you have access to the DB2 server to check its status?

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