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Db2 for z/OS

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DSNTIAUL sample code size limit

DSNTIAUL sample csect provided with DB/2 V12 has a size that span two 4K pages. To address these 8K it uses two base register, but in case we have to modify code to adapt it to our need the remaining space is too short so there is a need for a thi...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

A new system config report to report delta changes (for DB2 Z/OS)

We have walked through with Jason Sizto on this item. We are on DSM V 2.1.5.2 and it runs on Linux. Our DB2 runs on Z/OS. • Currently, comparison reports are generated weekly and result will show differences for every generation period.• For mos...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

Make VPSEQT 100 XI-refresh feature delivered in PI59168 available for non-PGSTEAL-NONE pools or objects.

In PI59168, IBM delivered an enhancement for PGSTEAL NONE bufferpools, whereby setting VPSEQT to 100, Db2 would automatically refresh objects that experienced pseudo-close. This rectified a huge issue at our shop where pseudo-closed objects had to...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Avoid system dump when SYSIN DD statement is missing

Customer has forgotten to put a SYSIN DD statement in an UTILITY jcl and the job is ended with messages : > > DSNU000I 08:45:14.67 - OUTPUT START FOR UTILITY, UTILID = S188328.S188 > DSNU036I 08:45:14.67 - UNABLE TO OPEN DCB FOR DDNAME SY...
almost 11 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Track Data Volume

1.How can I track volume of data for a minute ( How many insertions, Hoe many deletions, How many reads, How many writes..etc ). I am able to see the percentage but I need numbers. 2.How can I set the only two ranges ( Min and Max for System CPU,D...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

Align DB2 Z support of like value expression to DB2 LUW

DB2 Z has feature limitations with respect to supported expressions in a like predicate which DB2 LUW does not impose. This issue has impacted IBM Cognos where a user expression to be used in the predicate will not work with Z (parser errors). Ali...
about 11 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Do not reset the STATSLASTTIME column of RTS after a RECOVER

is it possible to not reset the STATSLASTTIME column of RTS after a RECOVER ?
about 11 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Db2 V12 - Installation CLIST - Panel DSNTIPG1 - IC DATA SET UNIT NAME - format of DSNTIJIC

For Db2 V12, going through the installation CLIST to migrate, panel DSNTIPG1 MIGRATE DB2 - INSTALLATION PREFERENCES PANEL 2 3 IC DATA SET UNIT NAME With Db2 V12, IC DATA SET UNIT NAME determines the format of the Db2 catalog and directory image co...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Possibilty for setting ASUTIME LIMIT

If you have a SQL in the editor or in a file you can't set the ASUTIME LIMIT. This is only possible for a stored procedure at the moment. It would be graet to be able set this when a rare SQL needs more time.
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 0 Not under consideration

ADD SMF89 to install panels for DB2

while installing db2 or upgrading zparms I need to go in an manually change the zparm from SMF89=NO to YES everytime I ran the installation parm. If another systems programmer doesnt know this there is the risk that they copy over SMF89=YES and no...
over 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 2 Not under consideration