You require the appropriate level of IBM® Software Development Kit (SDK) for Java™, listed later in this section, to use Java-based tools and to create and run Java applications, including stored procedures and user-defined functions.
If the IBM SDK for Java is required by a component being installed and the SDK for Java is not already installed in that path, the SDK for Java will be installed if you use either the DB2® Setup wizard or a response file to install the product.
The SDK for Java is not installed with IBM Data Server Runtime Client or IBM Data Server Driver Package.
The following table lists the installed SDK for Java levels for DB2 products according to operating system platform:
| Operating System Platform | SDK for Java level |
|---|---|
| AIX® | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| HP-UX for Itanium-based systems | HP SDK for J2SE HP-UX 11i platform, adapted by IBM for IBM Software, Version 6 Service Release 3 |
| Linux® on x86 | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Linux on AMD64/EM64T | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Linux on zSeries® | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Linux on POWER™ | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Solaris Operating System | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Windows® x86 | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
| Windows x64 | SDK 6 Service Release 3 |
Manual driver needed. The mini-CD worked (if you have an optical drive). Without it, finding the right driver online can be a hassle – search “RTL8188EU driver” or use SDI (Snappy Driver Installer).
You get what you pay for. For the price of a sandwich, you get wireless. Manage expectations, and you won’t be disappointed. Manual driver needed
Use a USB extension cable (even a short 6-inch one) to move the adapter away from the back of your PC case – USB 3.0 ports and metal cases cause interference that kills 2.4 GHz performance. You get what you pay for
Here’s a detailed, honest long review for the (often sold under generic names like “brabt mbashr” — likely a typo or transliteration issue). I’ll write this as if from an actual user who purchased it for an older PC or budget build. Review: THMYL 802.11n USB Wi-Fi Adapter – “It Works, But Know What You’re Getting” Product name as listed: THMYL Taryf Drivers 802.11n USB Wireless LAN Card (sometimes labeled “brabt mbashr” – possibly a keyboard-mash or bad translation) Chipset (likely): Realtek RTL8188EU, RTL8192EU, or MediaTek MT7601 Price range: $5–12 USD / budget category Initial impressions – Unboxing & build The adapter arrived in a simple anti-static bag, no fancy box. The dongle is tiny — about the size of a Logitech unifying receiver. Plastic shell feels cheap but sturdy enough. It has a blue LED that blinks when active. No USB extension cable included (though some listings include one). For a few dollars, you can’t expect premium materials. Installation experience – The make-or-break moment This is where the “taryf drivers” name matters. Use a USB extension cable (even a short
Works out of the box with rtl8xxxu driver (kernel 4.15+). On older kernels, you may need to compile from source. Raspberry Pi users: many report success with the same chipset.
Plugged it in – Windows automatically installed “Generic 802.11n USB adapter” drivers. Wi-Fi worked immediately at basic speeds (~65–72 Mbps link). But to get full 150 Mbps (or 300 Mbps if your router supports 40MHz band), you must install the proper Realtek driver from their included mini-CD or their driver download link (often a MediaFire or Google Drive link – sketchy but common for these cheap adapters). After installing the correct driver, link speed jumped to 150 Mbps.
Not officially supported. Some users get it working with community drivers for Realtek chips, but expect trouble. Performance – 802.11n in 2025 Let’s be realistic: this is single-band 2.4 GHz only . No 5 GHz support. If your 2.4 GHz band is congested (apartments, dorms), speeds will suffer.
The following table lists the supported levels of the SDK for Java. The listed levels and forward-compatible later versions of the same levels are supported.
Because there are frequent SDK for Java fixes and updates, not all levels and versions have been tested. If your database application has problems that are related to the SDK for Java, try the next available version of your SDK for Java at the given level.
Non-IBM versions of the SDK for Java are supported only for building and running stand-alone Java applications. For building and running Java stored procedures and user-defined functions, only the IBM SDK for Java that is included with the DB2 Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows product is supported.
| Java applications using JDBC driver db2java.zip or db2jcc.jar | Java applications using JDBC driver db2jcc4.jar | Java Stored Procedures and User Defined Functions | DB2 Graphical Tools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIX | 1.4.2 to 6 | 6 | 1.4.2 to 65 | N/A |
| HP-UX for Itanium-based systems | 1.4.2 to 61 | 61 | 1.4.2 to 6 | N/A |
| Linux on POWER | 1.4.2 to 63,4 | 63,4 | 1.4.2 to 6 | N/A |
| Linux on x86 | 1.4.2 to 62,3,4 | 62,3,4 | 1.4.2 to 6 | 5 to 6 |
| Linux on AMD64 and Intel® EM64T processors | 1.4.2 to 62,3,4 | 62,3,4 | 1.4.2 to 6 | N/A |
| Linux on zSeries | 1.4.2 to 63,4 | 63,4 | 1.4.2 to 6 | N/A |
| Solaris operating system | 1.4.2 to 62 | 62 | 1.4.2 to 6 | N/A |
| Windows on x86 | 1.4.2 to 62 | 62 | 1.4.2 to 6 | 5 to 6 |
| Windows on x64, for AMD64 and Intel EM64T processors | 1.4.2 to 62 | 62 | 1.4.2 to 6 | 5 to 6 |
The following table lists the versions of the IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ that are available with DB2 database products.
| DB2 version and fix pack level | IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ version1 |
|---|---|
| DB2 Version 9.1 | 3.1.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.1 Fix Pack 1 | 3.2.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.1 Fix Pack 2 | 3.3.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.1 Fix Pack 3 | 3.4.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.1 Fix Pack 4 | 3.6.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.1 Fix Pack 5 | 3.7.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.5 | 3.50.xx, 4.0.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 1 | 3.51.xx, 4.1.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 2 | 3.52.xx, 4.2.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 3 | 3.53.xx, 4.3.xx |
| DB2 Version 9.7 | 3.57.xx, 4.7.xx |