Multiple choice technology databases

Which of the following statement is NOT a valid method of authentication that can be used by DB2 UDB VERSION8?

  1. SERVER

  2. SERVER_ENCRYPT

  3. CLIENT

  4. DCS
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Explanation

DB2 UDB Version 8 supports SERVER, SERVER_ENCRYPT, CLIENT, and CLIENT_ENCRYPT as valid authentication types. DCS (Database Connection Services) is not a valid authentication method for DB2 UDB Version 8. DCS is related to DRDA (Distributed Relational Database Architecture) and gateways to access non-DB2 databases, not an authentication type. SERVER authentication occurs at the database server, while CLIENT authentication relies on the client system.

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