- From the main menu, click 
                  		  Tools > SQL Option for DB2 > Configuration > Client Options. 
                  		
               
- Click the 
                  		  Connect tab. 
                  		
               
- In the 
                  		  Network Info group, type the server name in the 
                  		  Server Name field. 
                  		
               
- Select the communications protocol you want to use to connect to the XDB Server from the list. 
                  		
               
- In the 
                  		  Connect To group, type a default location for the new server. 
                  		
               
- Type the AuthID you want to user to connect to the new server. 
                  		
               
- Click 
                  		  OK. 
                  		
               
Note: Some communications protocols require additional information to be specified in the 
               		xdb.ini file. Contact your system administrator if you experience difficulty in connecting to a new server.