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    RE: Question About IPL after applying PTF UI65806

    By: Ron Hameiri , 16 days ago

    Hi, You can apply the PTF and either wait a re-IPL of z/OS or an EARLY code refresh. To refresh(instead of wait a re-IPL), Enter the following commands after applying this PTF: 1. MODIFY LLA,UPDATE=xx -> Only for specified library, Notify your ...

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    RE: Question About IPL after applying PTF UI65806

    By: JAMES CAMPBELL , 20 days ago

    UI65806 is a fix to the Early Code. You can implement it (while Db2 is down) by using -REFRESH DB2,EARLY. Note that -REFRESH uses only those libraries that were in the linklist at the last IPL. The -REFRESH produces a min-MEPL - check it has what ...

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    RE: Question About IPL after applying PTF UI65806

    By: Ira Sheftman , 20 days ago

    Since this is a security/integrity issue, the APAR is confidential and no explanation/details are allowed to be documented in the APAR. Please see the IBM z Systems Security Portal for details. The tracking number is W1148 ------------------------------ ...

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    Monitor Db2 for z/OS systems from IBM Db2 Data Management Console V3.1.1

    By: Paul McWilliams 9 days ago

    By Sowmya Kameswaran and Paul McWilliams. IBM Db2 Data Management Console is the next step in the evolution of IBM Data Server Manager. It builds on the best of Data Server Manager and opens up the platform to exciting new possibilities. It ...

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    Running Scala and local Spark on a Db2 for z/OS Java UDF

    By: Rick Chang 27 days ago

    The Scala language is widely used in Spark and machine learning. Even though Spark is designed for massive parallel processing across large number of nodes, it also allows us to run it in local mode within a JVM. The Scala programs are compiled into ...

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    Complimentary Webcast: Using RTS history to put your Db2 Utilities on auto pilot

    By: CALENE JANACEK one month ago

    WHAT: WEBCAST - Using RTS history to put your Db2 Utilities on auto pilot WHEN: Tuesday, March 3rd at 11 AM EST Click here to register Real-time Statistics (RTS) keeps track of statistical data that is relevant to Db2 operations and performance. ...

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    Db2 for z/OS Director's Corner: Fast Start to 2020!

    By: Mo Townsend one month ago

    2020 has already been a busy year for us in Db2 development, and we hope it's been productive for you too! We have a lot of news to share, so I thought I'd give you a peek at what's happening, as we set course to focus on our 2020 priorities: Attracting ...

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    Video: Migrate to Db2 12 for z/OS - the clock is ticking!

    By: Paul McWilliams one month ago

    Db2 11 for z/OS reaches End of Service (EOS) on September 30, 2020 . Make the move to Db2 12 to z/OS today. Db2 12 migration resources Webcast! Db2 12 Migration Planning Customer Experiences (Feb. 26 - 27) Blog: Db2 11 End of Support and ...

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