List of Abbreviations

ABARS

aggregate backup and

 

recovery support

APAR

authorized program analysis

 

report

ARM

automatic restart manager

BLOB

binary large objects

BSDS

boot strap data set

CCW

channel command word

CEC

central electronics complex

CF

coupling facility

CFRM

coupling facility resource

 

management

CICS

Customer Information Control

 

System

CLI

call level interface

CMOS

complementary metal oxide

 

semiconductor

CPU

central processing unit

CSA

common storage area

DASD

direct access storage device

DB2

DATABASE 2

DB2 PM

DB2 performance monitor

DBAT

database access thread

DBD

database descriptor

DBRM

database request module

DCL

data control language

DDCS

distributed database

 

connection services

DDF

distributed data facility

DDL

data definition language

DFP

Data Facility Product

DFW

dasd fast write

DL/1

Data Language/1

DML

data manipulation language

DMTH

data management threshold

DRDA

distributed relational database

 

architecture

DSS

data set services

DWQT

deferred write threshold

EA

extended addressability

ECS

enhanced catalog sharing

ECSA

extended common storage

 

area

EDM

environment descriptor

 

management

ERP

enterprise resource planning

ESA

Enterprise Systems

 

Architecture

FBA

fixed block architecture

GBP

group buffer pool

GB

gigabyte (1,073,741,824

 

bytes)

GDG

generation data group

GDPS

geographically dispersed

 

parallel sysplex

HDA

head disk assembies

HLQ

high level qualifier

HSM

hierarchical storage manager

IBM

International Business

 

Machines Corporation

IC

internal coupling

ICB

integrated cluster bus

ICF

integrated coupling facility

ICMF

internal coupling migration

 

facility

JDBC

Java Database Connectivity

IFCID

instrumentation facility

 

component identifier

IFI

instrumentation facility

 

interface

IMS

Information Management

 

System

ISMF

Interactive Storage

 

Management Facility

ISPF

Interactive System

 

Productivity Facility

IRLM

internal resource lock

 

manager

I/O

input/output

ITSO

International Technical

 

Support Organization

IWTH

immediate write threshold

IXFP

IBM Extended Facilities

 

Product

KB

kilobyte (1,024 bytes)

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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.