About this document
This document provides guidance and reference information for users of Z Data Tools Db2® component (ZDT/Db2).
This document consists of three parts:
- Part 1. Working with ZDT/Db2
- Introduces key concepts and provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform tasks using the
ZDT/Db2 panels under ISPF. The information is presented in a
task-based format, with panel and command definitions provided when they are relevant to the current
task. For a complete description of a particular panel or command, refer to the appropriate chapter
in Part 2 ZDT/Db2 reference.
Part 1 can be used both as a learning tool for new users and as a way to quickly find specific task instructions.
- Part 2. ZDT/Db2 reference
- Provides a lookup reference for ZDT/Db2 panels and commands. The
information is presented in two chapters:
- ZDT/Db2 panels and fields: Lists the ZDT/Db2 panels, alphabetically
by panel title. For each listed panel, cross-references are provided
to one or more
parent
panels (the panels from which you can reach the panel in question) and also, if applicable, cross-references to anychild
panels (the panels you can reach from this panel). For several of the panels, there is a definition for each field in the panel including, where applicable, the value ranges that are valid for each field. - ZDT/Db2 commands: Lists the primary commands you can use with ZDT/Db2, including a description of their syntax and usage.
Both new and experienced users of ZDT/Db2 can use Part 2 to quickly look up such things as the exact syntax of a command or the acceptable values for a field in a panel.
- ZDT/Db2 panels and fields: Lists the ZDT/Db2 panels, alphabetically
by panel title. For each listed panel, cross-references are provided
to one or more
- Part 3. Appendix
ZDT/Db2 messages
, provides the full text explanation of all ZDT/Db2 batch error messages.
Z Data Tools contains four
flavorsof Z Data Tools:
- ZDT/Db2 component for working with Db2® data.
- Z Data Tools
base
for working with data sets and PDS members, Websphere MQ queues, and HFS files. - ZDT/IMS component for working with IMS™ data.
- ZDT/CICS for working with CICS® resources.
This document describes only the ZDT/Db2 component. For
information about the Z Data Tools
base, ZDT/IMS, and ZDT/CICS components, see these books:
- Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference
- Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference for IMS Data
- Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference for CICS