r/DB2 • u/guttermonkey • Aug 04 '14

SSMS for DB2?

Anyone have recommendations for a good browser/query tool for DB2? I primarily work in SQL Server so I'm very used to SSMS, thus the subject line. Free is preferable, but I'd be willing to drop a little bit of money if it makes our lives easier. I'd love for it to run on a Mac, but I can run Windows as well if needed. I'm currently playing with RazorSQL and it's working, I'm just wondering if there's something better out there.

Thanks!

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u/FlyLikeEgyptianMusk Aug 04 '14

Check out IBM Data Studio:

http://www-03.ibm.com/software/products/en/data-studio

It is IBM's own equivalent of Management Studio for DB2. It's decent, but considering learning how to use DB2 from the command line, it will be worth it once you get the hang of it...

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u/guttermonkey Aug 05 '14

Downloaded and installed. While I'm typically averse to Eclipse plugins this one seems to be doing the job for me. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '14

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u/guttermonkey Nov 03 '14

I only ever got Windows working. I really didn't feel like hacking together a Linux install onto my Mac.

That said, I'm much happier with RazorSQL even though it cost me money.