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Status Not under consideration
Workspace Db2 for z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 6, 2024

Allow alter column to drop NOT NULL constraint

Currently the only way to remove the NOT NULL constraint from a column is to unload the table, drop-recreate table (or drop-add column) and reload table. Such a small change needs so much effort, and causes unnecessary outage and service disruption. If the table is large and heavily used, the change must ne done during a weekend maintenance window to minimize business disruption.

Needed By Quarter
  • Admin
    Janet Figone
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    May 20, 2024

    Dear Laszlo,

    Thank you for submitting this Db2 for z/OS enhancement request. We have reviewed this request and believe it is a good candidate for the Db2 for z/OS product. However, it does not align within functionality prioritized for delivery within the next 12 months. Therefore, unfortunately, we will not be considering this idea at this time. We do plan to revisit this idea in the near future.

    We appreciate your input to the Db2 for z/OS development team. We hope that you will continue to submit enhancement suggestions 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