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Db2 for z/OS

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Allow multiple schemas in XML Schema Repository

Currently in DB2 for z/OS, all XSDs stored in the XML Schema Repository (XSR) use the schema XSR. This causes an issue when multiple code levels are present in a single DB2 for z/OS subsystem. In our case this affects both development subsystem...
over 4 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

JSON_TABLE enhancement

JSON_TABLE UDF support in DB2 z/OS - while providing some support for parsing JSON documents does not have a robust functionality like JSON_TABLE in I series. Providing a more robust full functionality support - similar to XMLTABLE will allow easy...
about 7 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

evolution for DB2 authorisation on DGTT table

In DB2V11 NFM, DGTT tables get a public implicit authorisation of which we cannot managed in DB2 Evolution giving the authorisation or not to use the DGTT by grant / revoke in DB2
over 4 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Enhancement to Display Procedure Command - V12-CERT-2017

Would like the ability to further filter procedures by their status when using the display procedure command.
about 7 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Avoid CHECK PENDING when adding column with constraint

The ability to add a column to a table and at the same time specifying a check constraint, without having to run check data.The constraint should be "simple", i.e. only referencing the new column.The default value should off course satisfy the con...
over 9 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

V12-CERT-2017 - Support for Range-list index Scan in rowset Cursors

Range-list index scan is not supported for a cursor with rowset positioning. Rowset positioning is very popular as multiple fetch is very efficient for reading several rows from a result set. Range-list index scan is very efficient for SQL paginat...
about 7 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

V12-CERT-2017 PBR RPN: Reduce DSSIZE per Partition

With PBR RPN, it is possible to set a DSSIZE for one or more partitions. While it is possible to set a greater DSSIZE for a partition, it is currently not possible to set a DSSIZE smaller than the one for the Tablespace. When setting a smaller DSS...
about 7 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

Limiting functions allowed on particular DDF alias

Company security policy require some functions be segregated by network firewalls / zones to ensure only required devices can access them. For example if I could create a new DDF listener modify DDF ALIAS(DB2SSEC) SECPORT(14802) network firewalls ...
almost 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Support is required in the DSNTINST CLIST for multi-part dataset aliases

Our DB2 systems use multi-part (qualifier) aliases for various datasets that are normally sub-system specific. e.g. the BSDS and active log datasets for a DB2 system follow the format DSN.<ssid>.BSDS01 DSN.<ssid>.LOGCOPY1.* where...
almost 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Class 2 In-DB2 CPU times are often zero

With DB2's current IFI implementation, class 2 times are updated when a class 2 event occurs. Consequently, when IFCID 148 is requested for a thread that is In-DB2, no CPU times can be seen until the SQL statement ends. IFCID 148 must reflect the ...
over 9 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration