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IBM 5695-DF1, 5655-DB2 manual Preface, Team That Wrote This Redbook

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Preface

This redbook will help you tailor and configure DFSMS constructs to be used in a DB2 for OS/390 environment. In addition, this redbook provides a broad understanding of new disk architectures and their impact in DB2 data set management for large installations.

This book addresses both the storage administrator and the DB2 administrator. The DB2 administrator will find information on how to use DFSMS for managing DB2’s data sets. The storage administrator will find information on the characteristics of DB2 data sets and how DB2 uses the disks.

After introducing the overall topics of this book, we provide a summary of our conclusions. This will be especially useful for readers responsible for organizing and managing DB2 data in an installation.

The Team That Wrote This Redbook

This redbook was produced by a team of specialists from around the world working at the International Technical Support Organization San Jose Center.

Paolo Bruni is a Data Management Specialist for DB2 for OS/390 at the International Technical Support Organization, San Jose Center, where he conducts projects on all areas of DB2 for OS/390. Paolo has been with IBM for 30 years and has been mostly working with data base management systems.

Hans Duerr is an independent database consultant, specializing in mainframe databases, mainly DB2 for OS/390. He has 17 years of experience with DB2 and has worked for 33 years with IBM in many different countries. He holds a degree in Engineering from the Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Valparaiso, Chile. He has been an assignee to the ITSO and has published several red books and conducted workshops in the data management area. Hans is currently based in Madrid, Spain, from where he supports customers all over the world.

Daniel Leplaideur is a technical marketing support specialist at the EMEA ATSC SSD Large System Disks in Mainz. He is based in Paris. Daniel joined IBM in 1967 as a mathematician to develop packages for customers. Since then he worked in the field as Systems Engineer for large accounts. His current areas of expertise are Large System Disks such as RVAs, Disaster/Recovery with XRC, PPRC-GDPS, and DFSMS. He teamworks with EMEA local, ISC and Lab people on ESPs and Disaster/Recovery projects.

Steve Wintle is a systems programmer working for General Electric (Information Delivery Services division), and is based in the United Kingdom. He has 20 years of experience in the MVS field. His areas of expertise include operations support and storage management.

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5695-DF1, 5655-DB2 specifications

IBM 5655-DB2 and 5695-DF1 are significant components within the IBM software ecosystem, predominantly focusing on data management and integration solutions. These offerings cater primarily to enterprise environments that require robust database management systems and associated frameworks to maintain and manipulate data efficiently.

IBM 5655-DB2 is a well-known relational database management system (RDBMS) that excels in managing large volumes of structured data. Its architecture is designed to support high availability, scalability, and performance, crucial for businesses operating in today’s data-driven world. Some of its main features include advanced indexing capabilities, support for complex queries, and dynamic workload management. Additionally, it provides strong concurrency controls, which enable multiple users to access and manipulate data simultaneously without compromising data integrity.

One of the key characteristics of DB2 is its support for various data types, including JSON and XML, making it versatile for modern applications that generate data in diverse formats. It also features robust security mechanisms to protect sensitive data, aligning with compliance standards across industries. Integration with analytics tools further allows businesses to derive insights from their data, enhancing decision-making processes.

On the other hand, IBM 5695-DF1, also known as the InfoSphere DataStage, is a powerful data integration tool that facilitates the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from various sources to target systems. It empowers organizations to streamline their data flows, ensuring that clean, consistent information is available for analysis and operational use. Key features of 5695-DF1 include a user-friendly graphical interface that enhances developer productivity and a rich set of connectors for numerous data sources, enabling seamless data integration.

DataStage also supports real-time data integration, allowing businesses to keep their data synchronized across multiple platforms. Its parallel processing capabilities dedicatedly optimize performance, enabling organizations to handle vast datasets efficiently. It incorporates data quality tools that help in validating and cleansing data before it is used for decision-making processes.

Both IBM 5655-DB2 and 5695-DF1 are part of a broader strategy to accommodate the evolving landscape of data management. Businesses leverage these technologies to enhance their data architectures, fostering agility and competitive advantage in their respective markets. Their integration capabilities, along with a focus on security and scalability, position them as vital assets in modern enterprise environments. Whether managing critical data within a database or ensuring seamless data flow across systems, these IBM offerings provide a comprehensive approach to handling complex data challenges.