The DB2 Access Server is an optional Domino 7 DB2 integration feature that governs access to Domino data when accessed from DB2. It is not required for DB2-based Domino storage, but DB2-based Domino storage is a requirement for the DB2 Access Server. The DB2 Access Server is, however, required for the use of DB2 Access Views and Query Views.

DB2 Access Views (DAVs) are Domino design artifacts that allow developers to push a set of Domino data into a DB2 view. Developers specify in each DAV a specific set of fields to be exported from Domino to DB2. The DB2 Access Server regulates access to the data stored in DAVs, using Domino security. Use of DAVs is not required for Domino to store data in DB2, but it is an optional extension of this integration that allows both Domino and DB2 clients to access this data.

Query Views are Domino design artifacts. They are similar to views but use SQL to populate their data sets. A Query View requires...