IBM DB2 for i
IBM DB2 for i is an integrated relational database management system optimized for the IBM i platform. Unlike other DB2 editions, this version is fully integrated with the IBM i operating system, providing a cohesive environment for IBM i users.
DB2 for i includes a range of security features aligned with the IBM i security model, such as object-level security and auditing capabilities. The SQL Query Engine (SQE) enhances the performance of SQL operations, optimizing access to DB2 data.
Additionally, DB2 for i supports in-database analytics, enabling complex analytical operations to be performed directly within the database environment. This capability helps organizations process and analyze data more efficiently without relying heavily on external tools.
Organizations commonly use DB2 for i for applications running on the IBM i platform, including ERP systems and custom-built business applications. The platform is widely used across industries such as finance, manufacturing, and retail.
In summary, IBM DB2 for i, as part of the IBM i ecosystem, provides a database solution designed specifically for the platform. It combines performance, security, and integrated management features for businesses operating within the IBM i environment.
IBM DB2 for i data types we support
Export IBM DB2 for i Database
It may make sense to migrate your data away from IBM DB2 for i. You may want to do it permanently or just need to share your tables with a collague in a different format.
We will copy all your tables with their data and apply indexing and relationships exactly as they are in your current IBM DB2 for i database. In a nutshell, you get exactly the same database in another database engine. Each time you run the migration, we will copy all the tables again. Of course, we have a built-in scheduler, so you can run this overnight and have a fresh database copy in the morning.
Take a look at the quick tutorials below to see how it's done.
Import data into IBM DB2 for i Database
Additionally, if you want to import data on a regular basis and do not want to recreate the whole target database from scratch every time, but rather do tiny targeted sync of only changes since the last run, please use Full Convert Pro or Ultimate.
Take a look at the quick tutorials below to see how it's done.