Data and Database Management Software
Software Tools support UDB for z/OS v8.
Press Release Summary:
DB2® Software Tools assist database administrators and system programmers in managing many aspects of DB2 database environments. Four products include DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS V5, DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS V3, DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS V8, and DB2 Bind Manager for z/OS V2.2.
Original Press Release:
IBM DB2 Tools for z/OS Support DB2 Universal Database for z/OS, V8
Overview
Four enhanced DB2® tools are added to the list of tools supporting DB2 Universal Database® (UDB) for z/OS® , V8. These tools offer many innovative features to assist database administrators (DBAs) and system programmers in managing many aspects of DB2 database environments.
o DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS, V5
o DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS, V3
o DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS, V8
o DB2 Bind Manager for z/OS, V2.2
For the most recent news about DB2 Tools compatibility with DB2 UDB for z/OS, V8, visit the DB2 and IMS(TM) Tools Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/support.html
Information you will find on this page includes a compatibility matrix with notes regarding any required service.
The DB2 and IMS Tools business is a unique model in the industry. IBM continues to increase its investment in tools to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet requirements faster than ever before. Increased focus is on common interfaces, cross-tool integration, and testing with the same criteria used for the databases.
Key prerequisites
Any hardware configuration that supports the required versions of DB2. Details are listed in the Hardware requirements and
Software requirements sections.
Planned availability dates
o March 26, 2004: DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS, V8
o April 9, 2004: DB2 Bind Manager for z/OS, V2.2
o April 30, 2004:
- DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS, V5
- DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS, V3
At a glance
Four enhanced DB2 tools support DB2 V8 and offer additional capabilities in key functional areas:
o Database Administration
- DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS, V5
- DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS, V3
o Utilities Management
- DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS, V8
o Application Management
- DB2 Bind Manager for z/OS, V2.2
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: LE001
