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2008
24 October 2008: News and info for community running SAP on DB2 on IBM System z
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
I just wanted to pass on new information about SAP on System z. My special thanks to the colleagues who send me information to keep you all informed, this time especially to Mike Zazulak, Bob Wolf, and Johannes Schuetzner.
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SAP note 81737 updated - find the latest required service level in this SAP note.
The latest additions to 81737 were:
- service level 0807 is required for DB2 9 now
- several DB2 APARs have been added
- OA25825: applying to a HiperDispatch=NO environment with zAAP/zIIP processors (performance)
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A number of customers have been waiting for this eagerly:
DB2 Connect 9.5 and the new seamless and cascaded JDBC Failover from SAP are available now!
Find details on DB2 Connect 9.5 (FP1 SB) at: https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/db2
How to use seamless and cascaded JDBC Failover is described in SAP note 1085521.
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Enterprise Portal - Disabling Portal Access Statistics
Recommendation that customers disable collection of the subject statistic.
Portal Access Statistics is a KM service that provides information on when users accessed resources. The information collected by the access statistics service is used to generate a read flag for documents that indicates if the user has already viewed them. The read flag is displayed in the properties dialog box for the document in question. If the user has already read the document, the date and time of the last read access are also displayed.
This can be configured under Portal – System Administration – System Configuration – Content Management – Repository services.
One of our customers experienced a hang situation brought on by a sudden increase of Java threads each trying to update a table. An SAP expert found that the Java threads were hanging around as long as 45 seconds trying to update a table with the statistics. This caused exhaustion in the DB2 for z/OS EDM pool.
Since collecting this info was disabled, the affected SAP system has been running smoothly. Logins to the SAP system are also faster.
- New version: IBM CommonStore for SAP, V8.4 adds all new support for ILM from SAP retention management
As you may already know, IBM CommonStore for SAP is one of two offerings from IBM that offers SAP Certified advanced archiving capabilities that help SAP users run their businesses more effiiciently. The other IBM offering is called IBM FileNet. This latest release of IBM CommonStore for SAP provides support for SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) module and WebDAV (BC-ILM 2.0). CommonStore for SAP V8.4 in conjunction with the IBM Data Retention 550 can provide a very strong SAP archiving capability.
There's a lot more detail in the announcement letter that you can find at: http://www.ibm.com/vrm/newsletter_10577 _3583_88625_email_DYN_1IN/ywfew22138524
- New IBM System z Technology: Smart, Cool & Affordable
This week IBM made a number of new System z related announcements of interest to SAP on z customers: Find more information at: http://www.ibm.com/systems/z/
05 September 2008: Interesting upcoming events
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
There are two interesting events upcoming in September that you are invited to:
- At the SAP Tech Ed in Las Vegas, USA, we are hosting a System z event on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. It will cover the High Availability Reference Architecture for System z. The architecture was designed for banking and applies to any High Availability architecture. Learn from Banking best practice and apply it to your industry. Find the invitation and more information in the attachment
- At the Research & Development Lab in Boeblingen, Germany, the IBM System z Technology Center for SAP Applications is hosting the SAP on System z Customer Community Conference on September 17-18. More information on the event, the agenda, the presentations and speakers, hotel, and how to enroll please find at: http://www.ibm.com/de/events/zsap.
23 August 2008: SAP note 81737 updated - DB2 9: PK70057 (reorganize tablespaces)
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
SAP note 81737 has been updated (current version as of today 690):
- for DB2 V8 service level 0806 is required now.
- Several APARs have been added
- DB2 V7 APARs have been removed from 81737 since this version is no longer in maintenance.
It is always recommended to have the latest service level installed, as specified in SAP note 81737. SAP note 81737 should be reviewed on a regular basis to learn about the latest required service level.
Users of DB2 9 should be aware of APAR PK70057:
ABND=04E-00E20030, M=(N),C=910.UTIL-UTILINIT,M=DSNTFRCV,LOC=DSNSLD4 .DSNSVSGM+0F1A
Reorganizing tablespaces for which columns were added before DB2 9 and that were afterwards not reorganized before migrating to DB2 9 can result in DB2 abends. As a workaround, such tablespaces should not be reorganized before a fix is available. An APAR fix is currently being worked on.
07 August 2008: DB2 9: PK69427 - MODIFY RECOVERY AGE n will set COPY PENDING for tablespaces defined with DEFINE NO
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
Users of DB2 9 should be aware of APAR PK69427:
MODIFY RECOVERY AGE n will set COPY PENDING for
tablespaces which are defined with DEFINE NO
and where sysibm.systablepart.space = -1
(underlying VSAM pageset does not exist).
LOCAL FIX: start db(name) tsname(name9 access(force)
A workaround is available, and the APAR fix is currently being tested, and planned to become available on Friday.
10 July 2008: News SAP on DB2/System z: Telco July 22 / Customer Conference Sept 17-18 / new Whitepaper / overview of publications
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
There are several news items on upcoming telcos and events as well as new or updated publications that I'd like to share with you.
- Register for this telco:
Getting the most from DB2 and SAP on System z
Register here
Broadcast Date: July 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time
04:00 p.m. British Summer Time
05:00 p.m. Central European Summer Time
Audience: Technical - DBA, System Programmer
Technical Level:
Intermediate
Open for: Customers, Business Partners, IBMers
Speakers: Johannes Schuetzner, IBM
SAP on DB2 for z/OS development,
IBM Systems & Technology Group,
IBM System z Technology Center for SAP
Dr. Burkhard Diekmann, SAP
SAP on DB2 for z/OS development
Abstract:
Are you getting all you can out of your SAP & DB2 investment? In most large companies, IBM System z and DB2 for z/OS play a central and increasing role at the heart of IT infrastructures. Hear how the unique integration between System z, DB2 for z/OS, and SAP supports your most mission critical enterprise applications with scalability, and availability that is unmatched in the industry. See how DB2 9 for z/OS continues driving even more value for your SAP environments. Learn how other companies are leveraging the technical advantages of DB2, System z, and SAP to keep up with ever increasing demands on the IT infrastructure, while saving money and resources.
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Open for enrollment: the "Customer Community Conference for SAP on System z" in Boeblingen, September 17-18.
Enroll here.
As an alternative, you may use this site. Scroll to September 2008, then select the customer community event on 17.09 - 18.09. There you will also be able to find information on logistics, agenda, and other related information.
Seize the chance to discuss with experts both from other customers and with the technical experts from SAP and IBM. Listen to other customers’ experiences and find out how you may be better able to support your critical SAP business environment on IBM System z.
Open to customers (IT managers and technical leaders who advise on strategic decisions), System z Business Partners, and IBM employees (accompanying their customers).
There is no fee for the event. However, participants are responsible for their own travel costs and arrangements.
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Updated Whitepaper:
Tuning SAP on DB2 for z/OS on System z: Performance analysis and tuning guide for SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS
The paper describes how to analyze performance indicators for SAP with DB2, and it contains examples of typical problems and processes used to analyze them.
- Version 1.1 (2003) contains examples and processes that can be used with older versions (e.g. 4.x) of SAP R/3 and DB2 V7
- Version 2.0 (2008) contains new examples and processes based on ECC with DB2 V8
Additional sources:
- Overview of publications, documents, articles, and presentations around running SAP applications on IBM System z:
See the "Documentation" link to the left.
04 July 2008: News for community running SAP applications on DB2/System z: DB2 9 service level; new ADM530 at MOP
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
There are several news items I'd like to share with you.
- Service level 0804 is required now for DB2 9; please see SAP note 81737 for details.
- Mark your calendars:
"Customer Community Event for SAP on System z" is planned to take place in Boeblingen, September 17-18. More details will become available soon.
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Register now to book your seat for the course
"NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS: Database Administration" (SAP course ADM530)
This hands-on class is open to customers, Business Partners (CSI, ...) as well as IBM employees.
Please cascade to the appropriate folks in your department who may be interested. Thank you.
Location:
Montpellier PSSC, France, September 29 - October 3, 2008
Course language:
The course will be taught by IBM teachers in English.
Tuition:
There is no fee for this class.
Travel and living expenses are the attendees' responsibility.
Course description:
The class will focus on DB2 for SAP on z/OS, its architecture,
configuration, administration, backup and recovery,
performance management,high availability etc.
It is primarily intended for
- SAP Database Administrators
- System´Administrators, persons responsible for SAP System
Configuration
- SAP Project Infrastructure Team Members
- Technology Consultants
- FTSSs, and
- IT Architects.
This class includes hands-on exercises.
Registration information (PDF)
Enrollment:
To enroll, send an email to
Rajeev V. Kamath (rvkamath@us.ibm.com)
Enrollment will be handled first come, first served.
- DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS version 7 has been withdrawn from service (EOS) June 30, 2008. Find information on the availability and withdrawal dates of the different versions of
03 June 2008: News for community running SAP applications on DB2 for z/OS on System z
Dear SAP on System z community,
SAP note 81737 has been updated: for DB2 V8, service level 0803 is required now (see version 685 of SAP note 81737).
It is always recommended to have the latest service level installed, as specified in SAP note 81737. This SAP note should be reviewed on a regular basis to learn about the latest required service level. The current version of SAP note 81737 is 685.
Note that DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS version 7 will be withdrawn from service (EOS) at the end of this month, June 30, 2008. For information on the availability and withdrawal dates of the different versions of
- z/OS see: z/OS availability dates.
- DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 see: DB2 for z/OS availability dates.
09 May 2008: News for community running SAP applications on DB2 for z/OS on System z
Dear SAP on System z community,
We always recommend to have the latest service level installed, as specified in SAP note 81737. The current version of SAP note 81737 is 682. This SAP note should be reviewed on a regular basis to learn about the latest required service level.
Please take special notice of APAR PK59139, which was included in 81737 recently: performance problems with long running processing of IFCID316 generation logic have been experienced.
Here is the APAR description:
PK59139
Release 810 : UK35572 available 08/05/06
Release 910 : UK35573 available 08/05/06
**************************************************************
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Performance on Long Running srbs in dsnveus2 griding through
dsnxecst prepared statement cache sorting entries and generati
logic on ifcid 316, 317 statistic tracing causing v8 slowdown
in executing the code due to increased blocks.
**************************************************************
USERS AFFECTED: V8 and V9 DB2 users running with dynamic
statement caching enabled and using IFCID
0316 with WQALFLTR of 01.
**************************************************************
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Long running processing of IFCID316
generation logic. In V8, this may
manifest as an LPAR removed from the
sysplex.
**************************************************************
RECOMMENDATION:
**************************************************************
DB2 code sorts the IFCID 316 trace information when WQALFLTR
óf 01 is used. Due to longer field names introduced in DB2 V8,
existing code took substantial time to filter the information
for very large statement caches before it could complete.
In V8, a customer reported an LPAR being removed from the
sysplex due to the SRB not being pre-emptable and not
communicating before the processing was completed.
In v9, customers have complained about IFCID0316 processing
taking long amounts of time.
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
This apar provides improved code optimization such that the
trace code does not take as long to write when using WQALFLTR
of 01 and will complete sooner.
Additional keyword: sqldynstmtcache
IFCID 16 with WQALFLTR of x'01' is used to get the DCS
Histor and used if Tcode DB2 -> Statement Cache ->
"Display statements with highest..."
Another valuable source for news concerning running SAP applications on IBM System z is the SAP Community Network:
Homepage
Forum
Getting started
18 Apr 2008: Residency Announcements: ZS-S300-R01 and ZS-S300-R02: SAP on DB2 for System z: Implementing Application Servers on Linux for System z- Parts 1 and 2
Hello SAP on System z community,
Two interesting residencies on Implementing Application Servers on Linux for System z, - installation and exploration - have been announced. Both residencies are open to customers, Business Partners, and IBM employees. Nominations should be submitted online on the Web by July 28 and August 4, 2008, respectively.
Please see the following for more info, or use the link and click on "Residencies".
--- Part 1 ---------------------------------------
Residency Announcement: ZS-S300-R01 SAP on DB2 for z:
Implementing Application Servers on Linux for System z
Part 1 - the installation
Benefits to Resident: Short residency with authorship on the IBM Redbooks publication. This residency begins 06 Oct 2008, ends 17 Oct 2008 (2 weeks), and requires 2 residents. The residency is running in Poughkeepsie NY.
Nominations should be submitted online on the Web by 28 Jul 2008. The residency leader is Lydia Parziale whose email address is parziale@us.ibm.com.
Note: ITSO pays authorized travel and living expenses for all residents, but does not compensate for the time or services of its residents. For IBM employees, ITSO residency travel is pre-approved.
Description: Install and configure the SAP system with DB2 on z/OS and SAP AppServers on Linux on System z and document system for other residents who will update existing Redbook with Java and NetWeaver to bring it up to date:
SG24-6847 - SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: Implementing Application Servers on Linux for zSeries
Potential contribution to book: Planning your environment to leverage rapid restoration of services using System z.
To submit a nomination, you must use the online Web nomination form:
Business partners can go directly to this announcement and its online nomination form using this link.
IBM employees with access to the IBM Intranet can go directly to this announcement and its online nomination form using this link.
All residency information is available by clicking Residencies on the IBM Redbooks Internet site.
Employees of IBM will prefer using the IBM Intranet site.
The Web sites fully describe the residency process and offer online nomination forms.
--- Part 2 ---------------------------------------
Residency Announcement: ZS-S300-R02 SAP on DB2 for z:
Implementing Application Servers on Linux for System z
Part 2 - the exploration
Benefits to Resident: This residency begins 13 Oct 2008, ends 14 Nov 2008 (5 weeks), and requires 4 residents. The residency is running in Poughkeepsie NY.
Nominations should be submitted online on the Web by 04 Aug 2008. The residency leader is Lydia Parziale whose email address is parziale@us.ibm.com.
Note: ITSO pays authorized travel and living expenses for all residents, but does not compensate for the time or services of its residents. For IBM employees, ITSO residency travel is pre-approved.
Description: This IBM Redbook focuses on the implementation of SAP application servers on Linux for System z. It applies to IBM z/OS V1R9 (possibly v1.10), IBM z/VM V5.3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for IBM System z, IBM DB2 9 for z/OS, and SAP ERP.
The book provides overviews of SAP and Linux and describes the planning needed for SAP on Linux on System z, including resource sharing considerations, hardware and software requirements, and support and maintenance. It focuses on how to prepare the system environment, describing system and network configurations, as well as installation and customization tasks. After detailing how to install SAP application servers in z/VM Linux images, it concludes with a description of how to clone those images.
To submit a nomination, you must use the online Web nomination form:
Business partners can go directly to this announcement and its online nomination form using this link.
IBM employees with access to the IBM Intranet can go directly to this announcement and its online nomination form using this link.
All residency information is available by clicking Residencies on the IBM Redbooks Internet site.
Employees of IBM will prefer using the IBM Intranet site.
The Web sites fully describe the residency process and offer online nomination forms.
02 Apr 2008: News for community running SAP applications on DB2 for z/OS on System z
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
- The service level 0801 is required now for DB2 9; please see SAP note 81737 for details.
- Additional course "NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS: Database Administration" (SAP course ADM530)
This hands-on class is open to IBMers, IBM Business Partners as well as IBM customers. There is no fee for this class. Travel and living expenses are the attendees' responsibility. Attendees must bring their own Thinkpads/Laptops, which will be used to connect to the lab systems for class exercises.
Note that there are very few open seats left so those who want to attend will have to enroll quickly. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please cascade to the appropriate folks in your department. Thanks!
Schedule:
- at Montpellier PSSC, France, May 13 - 15, 2008
The course will be taught by an IBM teacher in English. Register with Philippe Deverge ( deverge@fr.ibm.com) to book your seat. Note that there are very few open seats left.
- at the IBM Technology Exploration Center in Dallas, TX, May 20 - 23, 2008
This class will be held at
Floor: 5, Room: 5014, IBM TEC, 1503 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75234., USA.
To register please send a note to Rajeev Kamath/Raleigh/IBM ( rvkamath@us.ibm.com). Please include your eMail ID, phone number and job title in the note. Note that there are very few open seats left.
Course description:
The class will focus on DB2 for SAP on z/OS, its architecture, configuration, administration, backup and recovery, performance management and high availability etc.
It is primarily intended for SAP Database Administrators, System Administrators, Persons Responsible for SAP System Configuration, SAP Project Infrastructure Team Members, Technology Consultants, FTSSs, and IT Architects. This class includes hands-on exercises to reinforce the presented material.
01 Apr 2008: IOD EMEA Conference 2008, June 3-6: Invitation brochure now available!
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community in Europe,
Please see the invitation to the IBM Information on Demand EMEA Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 3-6, 2008. Near the bottom you'll find under "more information" a link at which you'll find a Conference Overview, Agenda at a Glance, Keynote Speaker Profiles, Registration Information, and much more.
Note that - in addition to many other interesting sessions - there will be one dedicated to "Why SAP on DB2 for z/OS?" SAP offers a comprehensive range of solutions to empower many aspects of business operations. SAP solutions play a critical role in almost all functional business areas. Due to its crucial impact, SAP needs the appropriate computing infrastructure that will provide for the secure, highly available and high-performing environment. System z with its flagship component DB2 Version 9.1 for z/OS provides the reference value as the host for SAP solutions. This presentation explains why DB2 quality- of-service characteristics are important for SAP, describes SAP/IBM technical cooperation in enhancing DB2 technology to meet SAP requirements, and explains major competitive advantages if the SAP database server runs on DB2 for z/OS.
03 Mar 2008: Latest news about running SAP applications on DB2 for z/OS on IBM System z
Let me give you an update on the latest news about running SAP applications on IBM DB2 for z/OS on System z:
SAP Note 81737 - current version is 671:
The latest update is a DB2 APAR for all DB2 V8 and V9 users, with a problem reported by several customers:
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: ABND=04E-00E70005 at DSNXGRDS.DSNXEDS1:m175
on PREPARE of a dynamic SQL.
This APAR is applicable when authorization IDs used to prepare dynamic SQL statements have one or more blanks at the end. These blanks caused DB2 to perform incorrect comparisons of the authorization IDs in the prepare path, leading to the reported abend.
PTF list:
Release 8: UK32982 available 08/01/31
Release 9: UK32983 available 08/01/31
For current information on required APARs and service levels, see SAP Note 81737:
- DB2 9 for z/OS: service level 0710 currently required
- DB2 V8 for z/OS: service level 0712 currently required
Please make sure you use the recommended service level as specified in SAP Note 81737.
It is recommended to actively and regularly check for the latest version of SAP Note 81737 in SAPNet or OSS. The PTF checker is a big help in maintaining the latest service level.
MDM (Master Data Management)
MDM (Master Data Management) is available on System z with DB2 for z/OS. The minimum prerequisite is MDM SP05 Patch01 or higher (for more details please see SAP PAM MDM 5.5 in the SAP Service Marketplace).
Planned classes for SAP on DB2 for z/OS:
Course Country City Date Class
Type Language
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ES11E2DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 for z/OS
Implementation and Installation
ES11E2DE Germany Duesseldorf 2008, 03/26-28 EN
ES11E2DE Germany Berlin 2008, 11/17-19 EN
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ES53E2DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Database Administration
ES53E2DE Germany Berlin 2008, 06/30-07/04 EN
ES53E2DE Germany Munich 2008, 10/20-10/24 EN
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Class language: GE German, EN English
2007
28 Sep 2007: Invitation to IBM System z and SAP Customer Community Event / New service level required for DB2 9 for z/OS
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
Let me give you an update on the latest news about running SAP applications on IBM DB2 for z/OS on System z:
- Service level 0707 is now required for DB2 9 for z/OS; see SAP note 81737
- In order to be informed about the required service levels and APAR recommendations, please regularly check the latest version of SAP note 81737 in SAPNet or OSS.
- You are invited to attend the "IBM System z and SAP Customer Community Event" at the IBM Development Center in Boeblingen on October 22-23 - please find more details on the event and how to enroll below, and at the link mentioned there.
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The upcoming worldwide customer event "IBM System z and SAP Customer Community Event" will take place October 22-23, 2007, at the IBM System z Technology Center for SAP Applications in Boeblingen, Germany. Featuring some of our brightest SAP on System z skills, it is an excellent opportunity for exchange of experiences and networking with technical experts. the event language is English.
All details can be found at the German Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/de/events/cce/
On the right hand side under "Download", you can find the "English description" of the event, which includes information on agenda and how to enroll.
On the left hand side, you can use "Anmeldung" (registration) to enroll, or you can view the planned "Agenda".
Some more quick info:
- Target Audience:
- IBM clients running or interested in running SAP applications on DB2 for z/OS on IBM System z. IT managers and technical strategy experts.
- Description:
- IBM invites clients to join the customer community event on "Running SAP applications on IBM DB2 for z/OS on System z" at the IBM System z Technology Center for SAP Applications in Boeblingen, Germany.
The agenda features topics like the green data center, development news on the SAP on DB2 for z/OS solution, DB2 for z/OS as the database server for SAP, and SAP BI with System z.
- Date:
- October 22 - 23, 2007
Monday: Registration from 12:30 pm; sessions will start at 1:30 pm.
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location:
- IBM Development Center
IBM System z Technology Center for SAP Applications
Schoenaicher Str. 220
Room: Auditorium
71032 Boeblingen, Germany
Phone: + 49-7031-16-
- Language:
- English
- Cost:
- Free of charge (cost of travel & living to be covered by participants)
- Evening event:
- Participants will be invited for dinner in the evening, which offers an additional opportunity for networking and professional exchange.
- Hotel:
- Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the participant. A contingent of rooms has been reserved at the Mercure Hotel Stuttgart Sindelfingen an der Messe in Sindelfingen from October 22nd - 23rd. The room rate is 84 EUR (excl. breakfast) or 99 EUR (incl. breakfast). E-mail: H2939@accor.com, phone: +49- 7031-61960, fax: +49-7031-6196888. For booking, use the keyword "System z". Please note the limited availability, and book soon.
- Travel details:
- Directions to IBM Deutschland Entwicklung GmbH
Directions in German
For enrollment please send an e-mail to: boebc@de.ibm.com. Customers and their accompanying IBM representatives are enrolled with priority.
21 Aug 2007: Latest news about running the SAP on DB2 for z/OS on System z solution
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
This mail summarizes the news of the last weeks which may be of interest for users of the SAP on DB2 for z/OS solution.
Overview of topics addressed
- IBM DB2 9 for z/OS has been successfully certified for all SAP solutions based on the current SAP technologies.
- New service level 0705 required for DB2 for z/OS V8; check out SAP note 81737
- You are invited to join in for upcoming teleconferences:
- Sept. 4: telco on DB2 9 for z/OS features with Johannes Schuetzner
- Sept. 18: telco on IBM database tools in an SAP environment, with Elaine Morelli
- latest overview of various kinds of documentation concerning the SAP on DB2 for z/OS solution
Details
- IBM DB2 9 for z/OS has been successfully certified for all SAP solutions based on the current SAP technologies. For migration to DB2 9 and prerequisites please refer to:
- SAP note: 1043951
-
SAP on IBM DB2 for z/OS - Best Practice for Installing or Migrating to DB2 V9 (June 2007) (ID81)
At http://service.sap.com/SolutionManagerBP (UserID and password to log in to SAP Service Marketplace required.)
Select "Best Practices Filtered for Solution Management", then "Availability", then "By topic area". The SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM) will also reflect this certification.
You may also check out the SAP Community Network with more details on the successful certification of IBM DB2 9 for z/OS to support SAP systems, and links to new IBM Redbooks.
- New service level required for DB2 for z/OS V8: service level 0705
Please make sure that you are using the recommended service levels as specified in SAP note 81737. It is recommended to actively and regularly check for the latest version of SAP note 81737 in SAPNet or OSS. The PTF checker is a big help in maintaining the latest service level.
- You are invited to join in for upcoming teleconferences:
-
Sept. 4: telco on DB2 9 for z/OS features, with Johannes Schuetzner:
Time: In order to accommodate multiple time zones, the teleconference is offered at two separate times. Both will include a live question and answer session:
First Call: 9:30AM EDT, 2:30PM BST, 3:30PM CET
Second Call: 9:30AM PDT, 12:30PM EDT, 5:30PM BST, 6:30PM CET
Length: Approximately 1 hour
You can register now at http://www.ibm.com/software/zseries/telecon/sep4.
This teleconference will also be available for replay after the event - after you have registered you will receive a mail with details also on the replay.
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Sept. 18: telco on IBM database tools in an SAP environment, with Elaine Morelli:
Time: In order to accommodate multiple time zones, the teleconference is offered at two separate times. Both will include a live question and answer session:
First Call: 9:30AM EDT, 2:30PM BST, 3:30PM CET
Second Call: 9:30AM PDT, 12:30PM EDT, 5:30PM BST, 6:30PM CET
Length: Approximately 1 hour
You can register now at http://www.ibm.com/software/os/systemz/telecon/sep18/.
This teleconference will also be available for replay after the event - after you have registered you will receive a mail with details also on the replay.
- latest overview of various kinds of documentation concerning the SAP on DB2 for z/OS solution (see "Related Documentation" under the "Documentation" link to the left).
09 Aug 2007: Invitation to September 4 Teleconference: DB2 9 for z/OS ingredients for SAP
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
You are invited to join in for a teleconference on DB2 9 for z/OS features with Johannes Schuetzner:
Join in for a teleconference on DB2 9 for z/OS features on September 4th
Title: DB2 9 for z/OS ingredients for SAP
Broadcast date: September 4, 2007
Time: In order to accommodate multiple time zones, the teleconference is offered at two separate times. Both will include a live question and answer session:
First Call: 9:30AM EDT, 2:30PM BST, 3:30PM CET
Second Call: 9:30AM PDT, 12:30PM EDT, 5:30PM BST, 6:30PM CET
Developed for: DBAs, system programmers, application developers and architects, business analysts, SAP administrators
Technical level: Intermediate
DB2 9 for z/OS offers extensive enhancements over prior versions, almost all of which are designed to enhance an SAP environment. Although DB2 9 may actually look and feel the same, it can enable huge savings in administrative tasks -- once you understand how to automate them. Learn how it can speed up SAP applications and SAP business intelligence -- for maximum availability.
This complimentary teleconference covers DB2 9 for z/OS features, especially those that are most relevant for SAP. DB2 9 for z/OS provides a wealth of new and enhanced functionality, with an "awareness" of SAP capabilities that it uses to make recommendations. This results in reduced overhead and easier administration. The new release further extends the lead of DB2 in the area of business resilience, with an enhanced out-of-the-box experience, particularly for SAP business intelligence. Whether you're an SAP user, or just curious about how to get more out of DB2 9 for z/OS, in this introduction you will become familiar with a variety of exciting new features.
Join us and we'll share with you the highlights of DB2 9 for z/OS, including:
- Automated backup and recovery based on FlashCopy with a single point of control
- New autonomic DB2 features, such as partition-by-growth tablespaces and creation of database objects
- Facilitated cloning of DB2 subsystems, a common task with SAP
Speaker: Johannes Schuetzner, SAP on DB2 for z/OS Development
This teleconference will also be available for replay after the event.
Register now at http://www.ibm.com/software/zseries/telecon/sep4.
17 Jul 2007: SAP on DB2/System z: DB2 9 for z/OS - SAP certification successfully completed!
Dear SAP on DB2 on IBM System z community,
At the end of last week SAP certified DB2 9 for z/OS to support SAP solutions. Find more details in SAP Note 1043951. Also SAP Note 81737 has been updated accordingly.
Please see the information from Bernhard Heininger, SAP Development Manager:
To whom it may concern, please forward as appropriate!
IBM DB2 for z/OS V9 has been successfully certified to support SAP systems!
After a formal verification process of the functionality and quality of the new DB2 database release with regard to SAP environments and its products SAP solutions are now supported on DB2 for z/OS V9.
The new database version has well passed SAP's validation tests on SAP R/3 4.6, SAP NetWeaver '04, SAP NetWeaver 7.0 and SAP ABAP stack 7.1.
Now on Friday July 13, 2007 SAP releases DB2 for z/OS V9 for all SAP solutions based on the current SAP technologies.
For migration to DB2 V9 and prerequisites please refer to the SAP note: 1043951 and the attached Best Practices document.
The release will be reflected in the SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM) shortly.
Best regards,
Bernhard Heininger
Development Manager
IBM System z
SAP AG
Sachsstrasse 5
68789 St. Leon-Rot Germany
T: +49 6227 7-44741
F: +49 6227 78-16372
M: +49 160 90819547
mailto:Bernhard.Heininger@sap.com
www.sap.com
29 Mar 2007: SAP on DB2/System z: Important APARs (81737), Scheduled Classes for 2007, EOS for z/OS 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
Dear friends of SAP on System z,
Please find a collection of news and good-to-knows on the SAP on DB2 for z/OS platform below.
SAP Note 81737 and required service level:
End of Service for z/OS:
- End of service (EOS) for z/OS 1.4 and 1.5 planned for 03/31/2007
- Service will be also be discontinued (EOS) for z/OS 1.6 after 08/30/2007
Please check at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zos/support/....
Find information on the availability of the different DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS versions at http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/zos/support/plc/
Overview of technical papers and IBM Redbooks for SAP on DB2 for z/OS on System z:
A complete list of related documentation is now available in the documentation file downloadable from the "Documentation" page under "Related Documentation". This file contains the descriptions and links that were formerly on this page.
Currently planned classes for SAP on DB2 for z/OS in 2007
Please note that one course (ES532) in the U.S. has been added. For details or to enroll, please use this link: http://www.ibm.com/services/learning
Course Country City Date Class
Type Language
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ES11E2DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Implementation and Installation
ES11E2DE Germany Munich 2007, 10/15-17 English
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ES53E1DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Database Administration
ES53E1DE Germany Duesseldorf 2007, 05/21-25 English
ES53E1DE Germany Stuttgart- 2007, 10/22-26 English
Degerloch
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ES532 SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Database Administration
ES532 USA Atlanta 2007,
04/30 - 05/04 English
29 Jan 2007: SAP on DB2/System z: Classes in 2007, EOS z/OS 1.4&1.5, Technical Papers
Dear friends of SAP on System z,
I hope that everybody had a good start into the new year. To support your business activities, please find a collection of news and good-to-knows on the SAP on DB2 for z/OS platform below.
Overview:
- End of service for z/OS 1.4 and 1.5 planned for 03/31/2007
- Recent technical papers and IBM Redbooks:
- SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence on System z9 and DB2 for z/OS
- IBM System z9 zIIP Measurements: SAP OLTP, BI Batch, SAP BW Query, and DB2 Utility Workloads
- LOBs with DB2 for z/OS: Stronger and Faster
- Overview of technical papers and IBM Redbooks in the context of SAP on DB2 for z/OS on System z
- Currently planned classes for SAP on DB2 for z/OS in 2007
Details and links for the above topics:
- End of service for z/OS 1.4 and 1.5 planned for 03/31/2007. Please check here.
- Recent technical papers and IBM Redbooks:
- For an overview of technical papers and IBM Redbooks in the context of SAP on DB2 for z/OS on System z, click on the Documentation link to the left.
- Currently planned classes for SAP on DB2 for z/OS in 2007. For details or to enroll, please use the link: http://www.ibm.com/services/learning
Course Country City Date Class
Type Language
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ES11E2DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Implementation and Installation
ES11E2DE Germany Berlin 2007, 03/28-30 English
ES11E2DE Germany Munich 2007, 10/15-17 English
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ES53E1DE SAP NetWeaver on DB2 UDB for z/OS:
Database Administration
ES53E1DE Germany Duesseldorf 2007, 05/21-25 English
ES53E1DE Germany Stuttgart- 2007, 10/22-26 English
Degerloch
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