DB2
Connect IBM DB2 to Klipfolio Klips and turn your database queries into live, automatically refreshed dashboards — no manual exports required.
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Tracking down DB2 data across multiple systems wastes time you could spend acting on it. Connect IBM DB2 to Klipfolio Klips and pull your database metrics into a live dashboard that updates automatically.
How to connect DB2 to Klipfolio
Klipfolio connects to DB2 using a direct SQL query over JDBC. Before you start, add Klipfolio's IP addresses to your DB2 allow list so the connection can reach your server.
- In the left navigation bar, click Data Sources. If you don't see this option, click your Account Name at the bottom of the sidebar, then select Data Sources.
- Click Create a New Data Source and select SQL Query.
- Fill in your connection details: Host, Port, Database, Driver (select DB2), Username, Password, and your SQL Query.
- Choose whether to Include column headers in the results.
- Under Connection security, select Use SSL/TLS if your DB2 instance requires it. Optionally enable TLS v1.2 or turn off certificate validation (not recommended).
- If your database is behind a firewall, click Use an SSH tunnel and enter the required SSH credentials.
- Click Get data and follow the prompts to save your data source.
View the step-by-step setup guide
Top reasons to use Klipfolio for DB2 dashboards
Real-time visibility into your database metrics. Query DB2 on a schedule — from every minute to every 24 hours — so your dashboards always reflect current data without manual exports.
Flexible data modelling with spreadsheet-style formulas. Use 100+ Excel-like functions to transform, filter, and combine DB2 query results directly in Klipfolio, no additional ETL tooling required.
Centralized reporting across multiple sources. Blend DB2 data with other connected services — CRMs, marketing platforms, financial tools — in a single dashboard view.
Secure, role-based distribution. Share dashboards with specific team members, embed them in internal portals, or display them on office TVs using granular permission controls.
No-code setup for non-technical users. Once a data source is configured, anyone on your team can build and customize dashboards without writing SQL or touching the connection settings.
What Klipfolio adds to your DB2 workflow
| What you do in DB2 | What Klipfolio adds |
|---|---|
| Write and run queries manually | Scheduled queries that refresh automatically |
| Export results to a spreadsheet | Live dashboard visualizations updated in real time |
| Share static reports via email | Shareable dashboards with role-based access controls |
| Monitor one database at a time | Combined views across DB2 and other connected data sources |
Stop exporting data manually. Start building dashboards that keep your team informed automatically — connect DB2 to Klipfolio today.
Use the Connector Gallery to create a custom DB2 dashboard
With our Connector Gallery, you can create custom API queries to pull in data from your DB2 account. Building custom queries allows you to specify the metrics and time periods that you want to track.
You can use custom queries to build out visualizations in Klipfolio. You can also combine your DB2 data with other relevant data to create your custom dashboard.
Learn more about working with the DB2 API and how you can start building your own DB2 queries in Klipfolio.
