IBM i Specific Information
Overview
There are some special features that are specific to using Profound API with the IBM i. These cover where Profound.js and your application objects can be stored on the system, and how Profound API connects to the DB2 for i database.
The topics below apply only when running on IBM i.
Storage on an IASP
Profound.js can be installed onto an independent auxiliary storage pool (IASP), and can also work with user data and objects that are stored on an IASP. Working with data on an IASP requires the Initial ASP Group setting on the user’s job description to name the ASP group that contains the necessary libraries.
For setup details, see the IASP Support page.
Database Connectivity
The odbc database driver connects to DB2 for i using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) standard. Compared to the IBMi driver, it offers increased performance, supports connections to multiple IBM i systems, and does not require anything to be installed on the target IBM i system.
For supported APIs, limitations, and configuration, see the ODBC Database driver page.