3.1.9 Disable instance discoverability

Information

The discover_inst parameter specifies whether the instance can be discovered in the network. It is recommended that instances not be discoverable.

Solution

1. Attach to the DB2 instance
db2 => attach to $DB2INSTANCE
2. Run the following command from the DB2 command window-
db2 => update database manager configuration using discover_inst disable

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/162

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-30(5)

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