Distributed Data Management (DDM) Files
Distributed data management (DDM) is one of the functions supported by iSeries™, eServer™ i5, and System i5™. This function is used to access database files that are stored on remote iSeries™, eServer™ i5, and System i5™ systems. To use the transfer function to access these database files, specify a DDM file name as the name of the iSeries™, eServer™ i5, or System i5™ file to be transferred. Refer to DDM Guide for details of how to use DDM files.