What does BCV5 do?
BCV5 is a tool designed for rapid copying of DB2 databases and tables on z/OS systems. It streamlines the process of creating duplicates for development, testing, or backup purposes. BCV5 focuses specifically on data copying, leaving DB2 subsystem definitions to be handled by other tools like BCV4.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
BCV5 is a specialized tool designed to accelerate the copying of DB2 data. It is not a complete database management system or a general-purpose application framework. It focuses on a specific task within the DB2 environment.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely heavily on DB2 databases on z/OS, particularly those with frequent needs for data replication, such as financial institutions, insurance companies, and large retailers, would benefit from BCV5. These organizations often require efficient methods for creating test environments or backups.
When should we consider BCV5?
A company should consider BCV5 when they need to quickly and efficiently copy DB2 databases and tables on z/OS. This is especially useful when creating test environments, performing backups, or replicating data for reporting purposes. If data copying is a frequent and time-sensitive operation, BCV5 can provide significant value.
What are the alternatives to BCV5?
Alternatives to BCV5 include other DB2 data replication tools, manual data copying methods, and potentially using DB2's built-in backup and restore utilities. Products like Goldengate for DB2 z/OS can also provide data replication capabilities, but often with a broader feature set and potentially higher complexity.