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Search results: Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS

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Add capability of using GEN parameters in change management batch interface procedure (GOCCM)

We had below requirement from the user: We have an existing column in an existing table that we are adding a new RI to a new domain table. If we issue the compare normally using object comparison tool, we get both the table create DDL and the new ...
over 2 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

LKEY and TT for other table types

Please update the LKEY and TT commands to work with all table types (not aliases and views but should include regular tables like archive, history, and MQT, etc.) Also, TT should be displayed on first search screen. Refer to case TS003373784
over 5 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 1 Planned for future release

Tool needs to have memory of the object searched

If I go into view the catalog object. Let's say environment UNIT for table XYZ then back out to switch environments the tool should remember what I searched on last. Or even better be able to switch Db2 groups on the search panel and not have to g...
almost 6 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 2 Planned for future release

Object search screen - lengthen space for object names

Currently, the length of a table name or similar object is limited to 18 characters. This is an outdated standard since Db2 can accept much longer names. The pain point is that it's difficult to view or search for tables and impossible to copy/pas...
almost 6 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 1 Planned for future release

provide option for DDL command to include RI RFE 125685

Description http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=125685 Customer wants for DDL command that AOC also generates the DDL for RI dependant relationships Use Case Customer does not know which tables are ...
about 7 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

DDL and pending DDL

In admin Tool - Gen command lets the user control the DDL scope as well as the pending DDL scope. So the user can control if the DDL generated includes the pending change or presents the DDL excluding the pending change. The DDL command against an...
over 2 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

Line command '?' does not work on all menus, should be made consistent

In the Db2 Administration Tool v12, under the “Db2 system catalog” option, on the “Application Plans” and the “Table Authorizations” menus, the “?” line command does not work like it does on other menus. It returns an “Invalid line cmd” message.
almost 6 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

From the OC set the GENRELS = 'Y' option from the panel RFE 124526

Description http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=124526 We would like to perform a "compare" between 2 tables ignoring any RI relations with the "child" tables.We do not want to ignore the Foreign Keys of t...
about 7 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

Admin Tool: Include 'DATACLAS' in 'BP' Batch Job Utility Parameters panel

Description http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=123021 Panel ADB2UPA has varoius space parameters. We wish to be able to specify a value for DATACLAS so that we can ensure that unload datasets are compressed. U...
about 7 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release

Allow DSN line command on panel ADB21T

In order to find out data set name(s) for a given table space , you have to be in panel ADB21S and type the DSN line command next to the relevant tablespace. If you have requested details of a table and you are in panel ADB21T, you cannot find out...
almost 5 years ago in Db2 Administration Tool for z/OS 0 Planned for future release