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Synchorization using dynamic subset

We used dynamic subset to synchorize the graphs and TI procesess in our PAW books as this is the optimal solution for our 85 users as it allow them to know what cost centre they are using and automatically reduces the amount of cost centres needed...
over 3 years ago in Planning Analytics 1 Future consideration

DSNAIMS IMSPlex compliance

In an IMSPlex environment with two clones (A and B), we noticed that, in case of clone A unavailability, DSNAIMS call to IMS transactions via OTMA fails. This happens because clone A is pointed statically via parameter xcf-ims-name; this parameter...
over 3 years ago in Db2 0 Future consideration

Db2 Templates should support defered tape Mounts

We use a VTL for our Tape Environment. For a VTL it is recommended by IBM to use UNIT=(TAPE,,DEFER) in all Jobs. DB2 uses templates to generate JCL. In this templates it is not possible to code a DEFER parameter. Is there a way to solve this dilemma?
over 3 years ago in Db2 0 Future consideration

Kafka replication: Add a system parameter to set the number of Kafka producer threads

Currently CDC is relying on the number of source tables in the subscription to determine the number of Kafka producer threads. As an alternative, a Kafka data store parameter could be use to set the number of Kafka producer threads the same way it...
over 3 years ago in Data Replication: Change Data Capture 1 Future consideration
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Application connections storm slow downs the DB response

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I've been assisting with an ecommerce site. During typical days, let's say non-peak/low volume of orders, the DB response is always good. However, the DB response time slows down for a few seconds, notably during peak season/high amount of orders....
almost 4 years ago in Db2 0 Future consideration

Extend the configuration control statements for Db2-supplied routines for program DSNTRIN with APPLCOMPAT a

Program DSNTRIN give the ability to pass some configuration control statement for DB2-supplied-routines as per the doc: Configuration control statements for Db2-supplied routines Configuration control statements supply the basic input for the DSNT...
about 4 years ago in Db2 0 Future consideration

PL/SQL compatibility - default values of procedure parameters

Currently DB2 does not fully support Oracle-style definition of default parameters in PL/SQL stored procedures (including those in functions). The following definition works in Oracle, but requires modification in DB2: CREATE OR REPLACE PACKAGE my...
almost 9 years ago in Db2 / Application Development 0 Future consideration

Need to modify jobcards related to the Db2 system

Our special challenge: We are using the SCHENV parameter in the JCL to route the job to the right LPAR. Currently we include a note in the jobcards and every user has to change the variable: ==MSG> DB2 Admin: EDIT generated JCL ==MSG> 000001...
over 4 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Future consideration

SQL Engine enhancement to support "Db2 mode" SQL syntax rules

(This IDEA item was written based on my own experience in DVM POC test at customer site.) In DVM, SQL syntax rules are based on ANSI-92 standard, not on Db2 for z/OS rules, even in the case where DVM virtual table is defined on Db2 for z/OS table....
over 6 years ago in Data Virtualization Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

CDC for DB2 LUW - Refresh "RS" record is out of order - add DB2 Parameter CPU_PARALLELISM in CDC

When performing a Refresh to a DB2 LUW Target, then there is a record with Entry Type "RS" written to the target table, before the data records follow up with Entry Types "RR" only. The background of the first artificial "RS record" is to be able ...
over 3 years ago in Data Replication: Change Data Capture 1 Future consideration