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==Identify DB2 database names==

1. Login to the machine that contains your DB2 native client software.

2. Access a Unix command line or MS-DOS command prompt:

3.  Execute the db2 command.

{{{
./db2
}}}

4. Execute the list db directory command.

{{{
list db directory
}}}

Note: Be aware of different instance names associated with the databases. Be aware that "indirect" notation indicates that a database is local.