APPLCOMPAT, NULLID and Me

(7AM)

Stream: Virtual Room 7
Time: 09:00 - 10:00

Presentation

With the advent of Continuous Delivery and Function Levels in Db2 12 for z/OS, some users now face the challenge of managing the application compatibility level of DRDA applications that are dependent on the NULLID packages.

This presentation discusses the challenges this presents, and discusses ways of selectively applying appropriate APPLCOMPAT attributes at the application level, and even at the level of the individual application program.

Understand the challenges in setting the APPLCOMPAT level for the NULLID packages

Be aware of strategies for setting the APPLCOMPAT level

Understand their strengths and weaknesses

Be better positioned to choose a strategy that is appropriate for your organisation

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Speakers

Gareth Copplestone-Jones at Triton Consulting

Gareth has over 35 years Db2 experience as a DBA, and Systems Programmer. He gained experience in the financial, transport, retail and manufacturing businesses before joining IBM's Strategic Outsourcing division in 2000. He joined the Db2 for z/OS Development SWAT Team in 2006, under the leadership of John Campbell, where he worked with many customers around the world in both consultancy and trouble-shooting roles. He now works as a Principal Consultant for Triton Consulting. Gareth is an IBM Redbook and white paper author, has written other technical documents and has presented at many user conferences. He became a Db2 Gold Consultant in 2020, and is active in the Db2 user community.

Email: Gareth.Copplestone-Jones@Triton.co.uk