Minimum space settings in SMP/E for the installation of IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator V5.1.0
and its prerequisites PTFs
1. Temporary data set SYSUT1, SYSUT2, SYSUT3, SYSUT4 in the target, distribution and global zones: SPACE=(TRK,(2000,1000))
2. Work data set SYSWRK1, SYSWRK2, SYSWRK3, SYSWRK4, SYSWRK5, SYSWRK6 in the target and distribution zones: SPACE=(TRK,(1000,1000,450))
Reserve enough storage space for the installation of IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS. The table "Total DASD space required by IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0" shows the space requirements for a basic installation.
Total DASD space required by IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0 |
Library type |
Total space required on a DASD 3390 |
Target |
1865 tracks for DB2 Analytics Accelerator |
854 tracks for InfoSphere Data Replication |
Distribution |
79865 tracks for DB2 Analytics Accelerator |
1632 tracks for InfoSphere Data Replication |
File system(s) |
105000 tracks for /usr/lpp/IBM/aqt/v5r1m0 |
750 tracks for /usr/lpp/chc/V10R2M1 |
Total DASD space required by optional feature "in-database analytics" |
Library type |
Total Space required on a DASD 3390 |
File system(s) |
22000 tracks for /usr/lpp/IBM/aqt/v5r1m0 |
Information for IBM service personnel
Before shipping any hardware or software, make sure that you fill in the system assurance confirmation form.
Hardware requirements
The following table shows the minimum hardware requirements that must be met to successfully install IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS.
Networking For the data network between IBM z Systems and PureData System for Analytics N1001 (N2001, N3001), a dedicated physical network is required.
Minimum network configuration The minimum network configuration is for test and development scenarios, but does not satisfy high availability requirements. Hence this configuration should not be used in a production environment. The minimum network configuration requires the following components:
Heads up: For longer 10GbE SR connections with distances around 300 meters, OM3 fiber optic cables are required. Other types support only shorter distances.
Quantity |
Product |
Location |
P/N |
1 |
OSA-Express3 10GbE (dual port) |
IBM zEnterprise System |
(*) |
OSA-Express4S 10GbE (single port) |
zEnterprise 196 or zEnterprise 114 |
(*) |
OSA-Express5S 10GbE |
zEnterprise EC12 or zEnterprise BC12 |
|
AND |
1 |
10GbE SFP + Switch Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E |
Network |
(**) |
3 |
Optical fiber cables |
Network |
|
(*) |
IBM/BNT® 10Gb SFP + Optical Transceiver |
Switch |
(*) |
1 Note: only needed for IBM PureData System for Analytics N3001-001 |
1 GbE RJ45 Switch Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 |
Network |
|
2 Note: only needed for IBM PureData System for Analytics N3001-001 |
RJ45 cable |
Network |
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(*) For details about supported OSA-Express 10GbE cards and the required type and number of transceivers see:
Network requirements for System z (**) If you want to know why a direct network connection does not provide automatic fail-over support and hence at least one switch is needed, see:
Network Configurations for IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS Recommended network configuration The following components are required for a fully redundant (high availability) network between IBM z Systems and the PureData System for Analytics N1001 (N2002, N3001).
Quantity |
Product |
Location |
P/N |
2 |
OSA-Express3 10GbE (dual port) |
IBM zEnterprise System |
(*) |
OSA-Express4S 10GbE (single port) |
zEnterprise 196 or zEnterprise 114 |
(*) |
OSA-Express5S 10GbE |
zEnterprise EC12 or zEnterprise BC12 |
|
8 |
Optical fiber cables |
Network |
|
2 |
10GbE SFP + Switch Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Lenovo RackSwitch G8124E |
Network |
(**) |
(*) |
IBM/BNT® 10Gb SFP + Optical Transceiver |
Switch |
(*) |
1 Note: only needed for IBM PureData System for Analytics N3001-001 |
1 GbE RJ45 Switch Lenovo RackSwitch G7028 |
Network |
|
2 Note: only needed for IBM PureData System for Analytics N3001-001 |
RJ45 cable |
Network |
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Software requirements
Operating systems |
Operating system |
Required features and PTFs |
Program number |
z/OS V2R1 |
XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.10.0 APAR OA51592, PTF UA83613 |
5655-J51 |
IBM Ported Tools for z/OS V1.3.0 or later (OpenSSH server with AllowTcpForwarding or OpenSSH client + OpenSSH server) 1 |
5655-M23 |
Data Facility System Managed Storage Base (DFSMSdfp) |
5695-DF1 |
Communication Server IP |
HIP61D0 |
z/OS V2R2 |
XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.10.0 APAR OA51592, PTF UA83613 |
5655-J51 |
z/OS OpenSSH Use the following link for information to plan your changes to the system Accommodate the OpenSSH ported level |
integrated in z/OS V2R2 |
Data Facility System Managed Storage Base (DFSMSdfp) |
5695-DF1 |
Communication Server IP |
HIP61D0 |
z/OS V2R3 |
XML Toolkit for z/OS, V1.10.0 APAR OA51592, PTF UA83613 |
5655-J51 |
z/OS OpenSSH Use the following link for information to plan your changes to the system Accommodate the OpenSSH ported level |
integrated in z/OS V2R3 |
Data Facility System Managed Storage Base (DFSMSdfp) |
5695-DF1 |
Communication Server IP |
HIP61D0 |
( 1 ) For ordering contact IBM with keywords "Withdrawn Order Process".
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Database management software
Use one of the supported database management systems on your System z server (DB2 10 for z/OS, or later). Make sure that required program temporary fixes (PTFs) and features are installed. Optional features are marked as such.
Database management system |
Database management system |
Required features and PTFs |
Program number |
DB2 10 for z/OS 1 New Function Mode (NFM) |
MLC or Value Unit Edition |
5605-DB2 5697-P31 |
DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS version 10.1 |
5655-V41 |
A number of Db2-supplied stored procedures must be configured. See the Installation Guide, SH12-7062, for details. |
|
DB2 11 for z/OS New Function Mode (NFM), Conversion Mode (CM) |
MLC or Value Unit Edition |
5615-DB2 5697-P43 |
DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS version 11.1 |
5655-W87 |
A number of Db2-supplied stored procedures must be configured. See the Installation Guide, SH12-7079, for details. |
|
DB2 12 for z/OS 2 |
MLC or Value Unit Edition |
5650-DB2 5770-AF3 |
DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS version 12.1 |
5770-AF4 |
A number of Db2-supplied stored procedures must be configured. See the Installation Guide, SH12-7079, for details. |
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( 1 ) Withdrawn from programming service on September 30, 2017. ( 2 ) For known issues concerning support of DB2 12 for z/OS read here.
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Recommended minimum level of JDBC driver
You can check the version of your JDBC driver by using the following command: java com.ibm.db2.jcc.DB2Jcc -version
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator |
Minimum Level for Type 2 Connectivity |
Minimum Level for Type 4 Connectivity |
IBM DB2 JDBC Universal Driver (db2jcc.jar) |
3.63.141 for DB2 10 for z/OS |
3.64.111 PM65007 for DB2 10 for z/OS |
IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ (db2jcc4.jar) |
4.13.145 PM65004 for DB2 10 for z/OS |
4.14.119 PM65003 for DB2 10 for z/OS |
IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ V10.1 Fix Pack 2 |
IP23387-IP23396 Depending on the platform. This is sometimes required if you need to specify Db2 for z/OS special registers as part of the connection URL. |
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Required ODBC driver level Depending on your Linux, UNIX, or Windows operating system,the minimum level for DB2 Connect Version 10.5 is fix pack 4 and the minimum level for DB2 Connect Version 10.1 is fix pack 4. To enable the special registers for query acceleration,see Enabling query acceleration with IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for ODBC and JDBC applications without modifying the applications. Older versions of the driver might allow connections to Db2 for z/OS, but might fail to return results if timestamp columns are defined in a certain way. |
Mandatory DB2-PTFs
Recommended DB2-PTFs
We recommend to have PUT-level 1609 installed for your Db2 environment. To determine all (DB2-)PTFs recommended for use with IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0, use the SMP/E REPORT MISSINGFIX command in conjunction with FIXCAT HOLDDATA as follows:
- Acquire and RECEIVE the latest HOLDDATA file onto your z/OS system. Use your normal service acquisition portal or download
the two (2) year HOLDDATA files here: Enhanced HOLDDATA for z/OS.
Ensure you select 'FULL' from the Download NOW column (last 730 days) to receive the FIXCAT HOLDDATA, as the other files do not contain FIXCAT HOLDDATA.
- Run the SMP/E REPORT MISSINGFIX command on your z/OS systems and specify Fix Category FIXCAT (IBM.DB2.AnalyticsAccelerator.V5R1) . The report will identify missing PTFs associated with that category on that system. For more information about the SMP/E REPORT MISSINGFIX command, see here.
- Periodically acquire the latest HOLDDATA file and rerun the REPORT MISSINGFIX command to determine if there are new recommended (DB2-)PTFs for IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0
Netezza database management software
Use the following certified Netezza Platform Software (NPS) version on your PureData System for Analytics as indicated in the following table. If more than one NPS version is certified, upgrade to the highest version.
IBM PureData System for Analytics families |
Applicable with IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0 maintenance level |
NPS version |
N1001 N2001 N2002 N3001 |
GA |
7.2.1.0 |
PTF-1 |
7.2.1.0, 7.2.1.1 |
PTF-2 |
7.2.1.1, 7.2.1.2 |
PTF-3 |
7.2.1.2 |
PTF-4 |
7.2.1.2, 7.2.1.3-P3 |
PTF-5 |
7.2.1.3-P3, 7.2.1.4-P1 |
PTF-6 |
7.2.1.4-P1, 7.2.1.4-P3, 7.2.1.5-P1-IF1 |
Netezza Host Platform (HPF) and Netezza Firmware (FDT)
The table below shows the recommended versions of Netezza Host Platform (HPF) and Netezza Firmware (FDT) for your PureData System for Analytics. Recommended in this content means: these versions have been certified during development and test of IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Version 5.
The minimum versions of HPF and FDT supported are listed in the release notes of the specific NPS version. These can be found on Fix Central.
You can check the current HPF and FDT versions using IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio Version 4 or later. To display the current versions, open the About section in the Accelerator view. If an update is required, open a service request against IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator.
Netezza Platform Software |
Netezza model |
Certified HPF versions |
Certified FDT versions |
7.2.1.0 7.2.1.1 7.2.1.2 7.2.1.3-P3 7.2.1.4-P1 7.2.1.4-P3 7.2.1.5-P1-IF1 |
N1001 N2001 N2002 N3001 N3001-001 |
5.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.6.0.1 (recommended) |
4.3.1.2 4.3.1.3 (recommended) |
For download of HPF or FDT start on Fix Central. Proceed with 'Select product' and select 'Product Group' > Information Management, 'Select from Information Management' > IBM NetezzaPlatform, 'Installed Version' > {required HPF or FDT version}
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Incremental update function
IBM InfoSphere Change Data Capture for z/OS (CDC) is included in the IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator product package. Please find information about the recommended CDC PTFs here.
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio is the graphical administration interface for the product and can be downloaded from:
IBM developerworks:
developerWorks/downloads/im/data
IBM Fix Central:
Information Management/DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio
The Full Image for initial installation, including DataStudio, is available here:
DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio Full Image
It consists of a set of Eclipse plug-ins that are added to IBM Data Studio V4.1, V4.1.0.1, V4.1.1, V4.1.2, or V4.1.3.
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio (client) must be at the same or a higher interface level than the IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator software (server). Upgrade the client first.
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0 maintenance level |
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio (client) required minimum version |
Refresh-Pack name as appearing on Fix Central |
Version string in About section of IBM Data Studio |
GA |
5.1.0.0-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20151112-1939 |
5.1.0.0.201511121939 |
PTF-1 |
5.1.0.1-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20151211-1549 |
5.1.0.1.201512111549 |
PTF-2 PTF-3 |
5.1.0.2-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20160318-1327 |
5.1.0.2.201603181305 |
PTF-4 |
6.1.0.0-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20161111-0819 |
6.1.0.201611110815 |
PTF-5 |
6.1.0.3-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20170628-2249 |
6.1.3.201706282249 |
PTF-6 |
6.1.0.4-Information Management-IDAA Studio-Multiplatform-20170901-1139 |
6.1.4.201709011133 |
The latest version of IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio, 7.1.4-Information_Management-IDAA_Studio-Multiplatform-20181015-2031 is recommended to be used with all versions of the accelerator server software. To download the corresponding IBM Installation Manager repository for upgrades use the following link: Fix Central
You can also add the plug-ins to an existing installation of IBM Data Studio or to products that are based on IBM Data Studio.
Recommendation: If you use IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio with an older version of IBM Data Studio, consider moving to IBM Data Studio 4.1.2.
The following versions are supported:
- IBM Data Studio 4.1
- IBM Data Studio 4.1.0.1
- IBM Data Studio 4.1.1
- IBM Data Studio 4.1.2
- IBM Data Studio 4.1.3 (only supported using DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio 7.1.0.1)
The plug-ins and fixes for IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio are available from the following download sites:
- Installation Manager repository for IBM Data Studio: 4.1, 4.1.0.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, and 4.1.3
- Eclipse update site for IBM Data Studio: 4.1, 4.1.0.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, and 4.1.3
The upgrade of these products is described in the IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS Version 5.1.0 Installation Guide, chapter "Installing updates -> Updating IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio".
For silent installations, see Silent installation of IBM Installation Manager, IBM Data Studio and IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio on Windows.
Running IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio on Linux
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio uses the Eclipse SWT Browser Control for a number of software update dialogs. To run IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator Studio on Linux, you must therefore install a compatible version of Mozilla/XulRunner.
IBM Data Studio 4.1, IBM Data Studio 4.1.0.1, and IBM Data Studio 4.1.1 support:
Mozilla 1.4 GTK2 - 1.7.x GTK2, XULRunner 1.8.x - 1.9.x and 3.6.x (but not 2.x), WebKitGTK+ 1.2.x
Read the Eclipse FAQ entry for Eclipse 4.2.2
IBM Data Studio 4.1.2 supports:
Mozilla 1.4 GTK2 - 1.7.x GTK2, XULRunner 1.8.x - 1.9.x, 3.6.x, 10.x and 24.x (but not 2.x nor other unlisted versions), WebKitGTK+ 1.2.x and newer (Note: Eclipse 4.4 and newer uses GTK 3 by default and XULRunner cannot be used in this case as it is not ported to GTK 3 yet)
Read the Eclipse FAQ entry for Eclipse 4.4
In-database analytics
To exploit the new in-database analytics function, download IBM Netezza Analytics for System z from here.
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS V5.1.0 maintenance level |
Required version of in-database analytics |
Required version of NPS |
5.1.0 GA |
3.2.1.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp105780 (dwa-inza-3.2.1-20151217-2301) |
7.2.1.0 |
5.1.0 PTF-1 |
3.2.1.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp105780 (dwa-inza-3.2.1-20151217-2301) |
7.2.1.0 or 7.2.1.1 |
5.1.0 PTF-2 |
3.2.2.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp110852 (dwa-inza-3.2.2-20160404-0100) |
7.2.1.1 or 7.2.1.2 |
5.1.0 PTF-3 |
3.2.2.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp110852 (dwa-inza-3.2.2-20160414-0100) |
7.2.1.2 |
5.1.0 PTF-4 |
3.2.4.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp116948 (dwa-inza-3.2.4-20170128_0000) |
7.2.1.3-P3 |
5.1.0 PTF-5 |
3.2.4.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp116948 (dwa-inza-3.2.4-20170128_0000) |
7.2.1.4-P1 |
5.1.0 PTF-6 |
3.2.4.0-IM-Netezza-ANALYTICS-IDAA-fp116948 (dwa-inza-3.2.4-20170128_0000) |
7.2.1.4-P3 or 7.2.1.5-P1-IF1 |
Encryption of data in motion
Encryption of data in motion is a new optional feature. It is only supported for IBM PureData System for Analytics N2001, N2002, and N3001.
Before setting up encryption in motion, open a service request to get the libreswan module on your accelerator updated to version 3.23 or higher.
Product |
Required version |
Location |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Note: the installation has to be done by IBM support |
6.6 or higher |
IBM PureData System for Analytics |
Host management Note:
- The installation has to be done by IBM support
- The Host Management Kit includes the libreswan package
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5.4.1.0 or higher |
IBM PureData System for Analytics |
z/OS Communications Server |
1.13 or higher |
z/OS |
Prerequisites and Maintenance for IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS, V5.1
Migration scenarios
You can upgrade IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS as indicated in the following
diagram.
For further information, refer to the
IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS Version 5.1.0 Installation Guide.