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DB2 Archive Tables for Historical Snapshots
Welcome to SQLSupport.org. Today we will be discussing DB2 Archive Tables as a solution for historical snapshots. DB2 archive tables are a type of table in DB2 that is used to store historical data. These tables are designed to allow for easy access to his[.....]
DB2 Exporting Data to Excel XML Format
In today's data-driven world, the ability to efficiently export data from a database management system (DBMS) to a flexible format like Excel XML is essential. This provides analysts and data scientists with the ability to manipulate and analyze data in a[.....]
DB2 Log Buffer Tuning and Write Performance
Welcome to the SQLSupport.org blog! In this post, we're going to delve into the topic of DB2 log buffer tuning and write performance. Let's start with a brief introduction to DB2, which is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) from IBM designed t[.....]
DB2 Data Compression and Adaptive Row Format
The database landscape has revolutionized immensely with the advent of technologies like SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, OpenAI + SQL, and Databricks. One of the key areas that these technologies have significantly improved is dat[.....]
DB2 Lock Escalation Scenarios and Prevention
Lock escalation is a mechanism that DB2 uses to manage the number of locks held by transactions. It's a process that can help improve performance by reducing system resources required to manage individual locks. However, in some scenarios, lock escalation[.....]
DB2 Monitoring with Data Server Manager
As organizations continue to rely on data-driven applications, robust monitoring tools become essential for maintaining performance and reliability. For IBM DB2 environments, IBM Data Server Manager (DSM) provides a comprehensive platform for monitoring an[.....]
DB2 Autonomic Maintenance and RUNSTATS Strategies
As we delve into the future of database administration, it's clear that leveraging AI and cloud technologies have become a necessity. In this post, we will discuss the use of IBM's DB2 Autonomic Maintenance feature and RUNSTATS strategies, and how these ca[.....]
DB2 Access Path Changes Across Fix Packs
Welcome to the SQLSupport.org blog! Today, we are diving into a critical topic that every DB2 developer and DBA should be well versed in: access path changes across fix packs. Understanding how to manage these changes is essential for maintaining optimized[.....]
DB2 Temporal Tables for Legal Data Retention
In today’s data-driven world, the need for legally sound data retention and retrieval is paramount. One way to meet this need is through the use of DB2 Temporal Tables. In this post, we shall explore how these tables, coupled with the latest technologies l[.....]
DB2 Explain Tools and Query Tuning Techniques
Understanding how your database management system (DBMS) processes SQL queries is key to writing efficient, performant code. In DB2, the Explain tool is a valuable resource for database administrators and developers seeking to optimize query performance. T[.....]