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Status Not under consideration
Workspace Db2 for z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 25, 2015

VLDB - 358 Eliminate the need to define a set number of 32k and 4k tablespaces in the work file database

Instead of defining a set number of 4k and 32k tablespaces, it would simplify the process if we could allocate a set amount of space to the work database and allow DB2 to dynamically allocate the tablespaces as needed. As the page size requirements for work space change with new releases we have to reevaluate how many of each type is required. This adjustment usually requires an outage and for that reason, we generally just add addition and never get rid of the old leading to wasted space.

In our systems, we have a set standard number of 4k and 32k tablespaces we create for each subsystem in each landscape. This is not always going to be the optimal mix of page sizes but because of the number of systems that the DBA/Systems Programmers have to manage now days, we do not have the time to evaluate the mix an each subsystem.
  • Admin
    Janet Figone
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    Oct 6, 2022

    Dear Michael,

    Thank you for submitting this Db2 for z/OS enhancement request.

    After giving the request a comprehensive re-review, we have determined that we cannot include it as a candidate in an upcoming product deliverable because the request has a high implementation cost with a low relative value. Consequently, we will not be implementing this request.

    We appreciate your input to the Db2 for z/OS development team. We also hope that you will continue to submit ideas for improvements as customer feedback is a key component to shaping the future direction of Db2 for z/OS.

    Sincerely,

    Db2 for z/OS Team