In a batch application, you can use a database as a resource. This section describes how to connect to a database from a batch application.

The following table describes the organization of this section.

Table 2-18 Organization of this section (Resource connection functionality)

Category	Title	Reference location
Description	Databases that can be connected	2.7.1
	How to connect to resources	2.7.2
	Types of DB Connector (RAR file)	2.7.3
	How to use a resource adapter	2.7.4
	How to set up a resource adapter	2.7.5
	Procedure for setting a resource adapter	2.7.6
Setup	Settings in the execution environment	2.7.7

# There is no specific description of Implementation, Operation and Notes for this functionality.

Organization of this section

2.7.1 Databases that can be connected

2.7.2 How to connect to resources

2.7.3 Types of DB Connector (RAR file)

2.7.4 How to use a resource adapter

2.7.5 How to set up resource adapters

2.7.6 Procedure for setting a resource adapter

2.7.7 Settings in the execution environment