why db2 is called as universal database?what is the storage
capacity of db2v9 n what are the advantages of db2
Answers were Sorted based on User's Feedback
Answer / guest1
IBM developed the RDBMS that can be used in any platform.
Say in Mainframe, Windows, Unix. That why it is so call UDB.
Regarding the space I'm not sure.
Advantages:
1) Builtin security. (Like Grand&Revoke)
2) It provides logical & Physical data independency.
3) You need not open& close as what we are doing in files.
4) Sorts will be internally performed at DSN07DB.
5) Recovery will be easy(Using the utility)
6) you can also create View which are called virtual tables.
This also give greater security on your table.
The above mentioned are few advantages of db2.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 4 Yes | 2 No |
Answer / kumar
The first answer talks about the codes rule.
When you look at the error message/SQL status, which
carries same information accross mainframe, windows UNIX.
this could be the reason. Suggestions please
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 0 Yes | 0 No |
Answer / ankit chourasia
because this database is so flexible that it can support any high level language. and also its access criteria is so vast and fast that it produces wonders ..............its a super computer i call
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 0 Yes | 1 No |
how can u understand the end of the table ?
why we create view.
How do you stop a db2 database in linux?
What do you do to keep the cursor from closing after a commit?
what is the sqlcode -501
what is static sql? what is dynamic sql? Give me details
When do you use the IMAGECOPY?
Which one allows duplicate values Union or Union All ?
Is db2 relational database?
What is the SQL Communications Area and what are some of its key fields?
What is the purpose of the DSNC transaction ?
What is the role of data manager in the db2 database?