This Db2 for z/OS News from the Lab blog entry was originally published on 2019-09-17.

At popular request, IBM Distinguished Engineer John Campbell will host a new edition of his two-part webcast series: "Db2 12 for z/OS Migration Planning and Customer Experiences"

Part 1: Tuesday, September 24 at 10:30 AM EDT

In part 1, John will introduce and discuss the subjects:

• Evolution of Db2 table space type
• Facts about UTS partition by range (PBR) and partition by growth (PBG) table spaces
• UTS Partition by Range (PBR) with relative page numbering
• Conversion to UTS; Tips for using DSN1COPY with UTS PBG tablespaces with multiple partitions
• Improvements to UTS in Db2 12
• Case Study on common UTS PBG insert performance and possible solutions
• INSERT space search, INSERT with APPEND, INSERT Algorithm 2.

Part 2: Wednesday, September 25 at 10:30 AM EDT

In part 2, clients can learn to migrate as fast as possible but safely to Db2 12 for z/OS. In this presentation, John will:

• Share lessons learned, surprises, and pitfalls
• Provide hints and tips
• Address some myths
• Provide additional planning information;
• Provide usage guidelines and positioning on new enhancements.

To attend these sessions or watch replays, register at http://ibm.biz/Db212Upgrade-FASTSTART.