Multiple choice technology databases

Which of the following is NOT a valid method of authentication that can be used by DB2 9?

  1. SERVER

  2. CLIENT

  3. DCS

  4. SERVER_ENCRYPT

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C Correct answer
Explanation

DB2 9 supports several authentication types: SERVER (database authenticates), CLIENT (client authenticates), SERVER_ENCRYPT (server with encrypted passwords), and KERBEROS. DCS (Database Connection Services) is not an authentication method - it's a feature that enables access to non-DB2 databases like DB2 for z/OS through DRDA connectivity.