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IBM announces Db2 AI for z/OS 1.6 -- Getting up and running with IBM Db2 AI for z/OS just got easier with new usability enhancements in version 1.6 including:

A simplified software stack to enhance the efficiency and speed of new installations, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
Embedded Apache Spark and machine learning libraries to provide a more simplified setup experience and faster time-to-value.

IBM Db2 AI for z/OS uses machine learning and AI to help improve operational performance and maintain Db2 for z/OS efficiency and health while enhancing Db2 for z/OS reliability and cost effectiveness. To learn more please read the announcement letter and register to join the IBM webcast: Accelerate Db2 performance and manage Db2 Health with Db2 AI for z/OS.

Read the article in Enterprise Tech Journal to get the latest on Db2 for z/OS and the data lakehouse.

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Latest Blogs

IBM Z Trial for Db2 Administration Foundation for z/OS

By: M. Sueli Almeida 4 hours ago

Db2 Administration Foundation for z/OS (Db2 Admin Foundation) and its counterpart services, including SQL Tuning Services, Db2 Query Workload Tuner, and Db2 Analytics Accelerator Administration services, was recently enhanced with several highly requested ...
September update from Db2 for z/OS development.

By: Haakon Roberts 5 days ago

Hello, As we near the end of 3Q 2023, I want to take the opportunity to update you on what’s happening in the world of Db2 for z/OS. We’re currently wrapping up function level 504 for V13, and there are two new features in particular that have generated ...

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Looking for new ways to drive database efficiency, health, and performance and simplify database management efforts? IBM Db2 AI for z/OS can help.

By: Annette Zawacki 14 days ago

Autonomics continue to be in the forefront of every IT strategy to help streamline operations and deliver greater value to the business. Organizations are looking for new ways to improve IT operations through machine learning and AI technology and database ...

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Announcing Db2 AI for z/OS 1.6!

By: Tim Hogan 19 days ago

by Akiko Hoshikawa and Tim Hogan We are excited to announce the availability of IBM Db2 AI for z/OS 1.6. Db2 AI for z/OS (Db2ZAI) helps customers improve the performance and resiliency of Db2 for z/OS by collecting and learning operational ...

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Welcome the newest Db2 for z/OS STSMs

By: Eric Radzinski one month ago

Being recognized as a Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at IBM represents an important milestone in the career of a technical leader. It is awarded to the those who have demonstrated a sustained ability to solve complex technical challenges, to innovate ...

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RE: Reorg 1.1B row table shrlevel reference

By: Douglas Partch , 6 hours ago

Instead of DASD use virtual tape, that way you shouldn't have to worry about running out of disk space. Sent from my iPhone
RE: Reorg 1.1B row table shrlevel reference

By: Soledad Martinez , 13 hours ago

Hello Leo, could you please let me know the name of your colleague or the name of the presentation? I would like to attend if possible. Thanks, ------------------------------ Soledad Martinez ------------------------------
RE: Reorg 1.1B row table shrlevel reference

By: Douglas Partch , yesterday

By all means use an Online reorg. That is the safest approach. You can run with defer and when it gets to the end you could then switch to complete during a quiet time. Yes make sure you do have enough space.

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