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. SERVER_ENCRYPT

  3. CLIENT

  4. DCS
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D Correct answer
Explanation

DB2 9 supports multiple authentication methods including SERVER (plaintext passwords), SERVER_ENCRYPT (encrypted passwords), and CLIENT (client-side authentication). DCS (Database Connection Services) is not an authentication method - it's a DRDA connectivity feature for connecting to other DRDA-compliant databases. Therefore, DCS is the correct answer as it's NOT a valid authentication type.

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