DB2 Extended Utilities Suite overview

IBM® DB2® Extended Utilities Suite for z/OS® (also referred to as DB2 Extended Utilities Suite) includes components that are designed to optimize performance of utilities, improve resource utilization of utility management activities, and extend utilities syntax to support a broader range of capabilities. DB2 Extended Utilities Suite also provides authorization to run the DB2 Utilities Suite in DB2 12 for z/OS environments.

What is the IBM DB2 Extended Utilities Suite for z/OS?
DB2 Extended Utilities Suite is a set of functionally compatible components. DB2 Extended Utilities Suite also provides authorization to run the DB2 Utilities Suite in DB2 12 for z/OS environments.
Benefits
By using DB2 Extended Utilities Suite, you can simplify the management and operation of your utilities and improve their performance at the same time.
Scenario: Improving the performance of a DB2 utility by using the DB2 Utilities Enhancement Tool
You can improve the performance of a DB2 utility by using a DB2 Utilities Enhancement Tool intercept policy.
Scenario: Improving the sort processing performance of the DB2 utilities
DB2 Sort offers superior sort performance over the DB2 DFSORT utility, and can improve the sort processing performance of several DB2 utilities.
Scenario: Unloading DB2 data with DB2 High Performance Unload and DB2 Sort
You can decrease the amount of time that is required to unload DB2 tables by using DB2 High Performance Unload in conjunction with DB2 Sort.
Service updates and support information
Service updates and support information for this product, including software fix packs, PTFs, frequently asked questions (FAQs), technical notes, troubleshooting information, and downloads, are available from the web.
Product documentation and updates
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Accessibility features
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