# Using IBM DB2 for z/OS as a target

This topic describes how to use IBM DB2 for z/OS connectivity to connect to a target endpoint.

In this section:

* [Prerequisites](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/prereq_zos_target.htm)
* [Limitations and considerations](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/limitations_zos.htm)
* [Permissions](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/permissions_zos.htm)
* [Supported target data types](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/zos_data_types_target.htm)
* [Setting general connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/set_up_zos_as_target.htm)
* [Setting advanced connection properties](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/May2026/Content/Replicate/Main/ibm-db2-zos-target/advanced_properties_zos_target.htm)