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Product Overview

Optim Access for DB2, developed by Princeton Softech and later integrated into Infosphere Optim, provided capabilities for browsing and editing DB2 databases on z/OS. The product's architecture likely included client-server components for data access and manipulation. The main system components and their communication methods are not available due to the end of support.

The product likely used DB2 databases for data storage. Network requirements would have included connectivity to the z/OS system where the DB2 databases resided. While specific command syntax and API details are unavailable due to the end of support, the product offered a user-friendly interface for data management tasks.

The product's primary use case was in test data management, allowing users to modify and manipulate data within DB2 databases for testing purposes. Due to the end of support, consider alternatives like IBM Data Studio or BMC AMI Data Management. These alternatives offer similar functionality with modern features and support.

Migration involves assessing current data management needs and selecting a suitable replacement that aligns with those requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary function of Optim Access for DB2?

Optim Access for DB2 was designed for browsing and editing DB2 databases on z/OS. It allowed users to modify test data directly, facilitating data manipulation for testing purposes. The product's focus was on providing a user-friendly interface for data management tasks within the DB2 environment.

What is the history of Optim Access for DB2, including its origins and evolution?

The product was initially developed by Princeton Softech before being integrated into the Infosphere Optim Test Data Management Solution. This integration aimed to provide a more comprehensive data management suite. However, support for Optim Access for DB2 ended in 2011.

What specific tasks could users perform with Optim Access for DB2?

Optim Access for DB2 was primarily used for tasks such as data browsing, editing, and modification within DB2 databases. It provided a direct way to manipulate test data, which was crucial for testing and development processes. The product's capabilities were centered around data management and manipulation within the DB2 environment.

What was the general architecture of Optim Access for DB2?

The product's architecture was designed to interact directly with DB2 databases on z/OS. It likely used a combination of client-server components to facilitate data access and manipulation. The specific details of the architecture, including component names and communication methods, are not available due to the product's end of support.

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