ISQL
Interactive SQL
Enhanced Definition
Tool for executing SQL statements and managing DB2 databases interactively. ISQL provides an immediate feedback environment for database queries and administration.
Key Characteristics
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- Interactive SQL execution
- Result set display
- Command history
- Query formatting
- Export capabilities
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- Execute SELECT queries
- Perform INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Create and alter database objects
- Query system catalogs
- Test SQL statements
- Generate result reports
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Features:
- Syntax checking
- Execution plan display
- Result set scrolling
- Export to datasets
- SQL statement formatting
- Variable substitution
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Modern Alternatives:
- DB2 Admin Tool
- Data Studio
- DBeaver (with mainframe connectivity)
- Web-based query tools
- SQL clients via JDBC
Use Cases
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- Ad-hoc database queries
- Application testing and debugging
- Database administration
- Report prototyping
- Data exploration
Related Concepts
Related to: DB2, SQL, QMF