DB stands for database ... and IBM i is the only operating system where the database is integrated.
Nevertheless the name of the database on IBM i is Db2 for (IBM) i (with a lowercase b!)
Since the database is integrated in the operating system it does not include a version or any other numbering. The "version" of the database depends on the IBM i Release
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From: RPG400-L <rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Frank Kolmann
Sent: Sonntag, 31. Juli 2022 04:17
To: rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: name of SYSi database. was(Encrypt/Decrypt Image in IBMi)
Just wondering was there ever was a DB1 or DB, and isnt DB just short for Database.
As I recall the S38 AS400 Sysi never had a name for the file database, they were completely integrated systems and one never even thought of ISAM VTAM etc.
The beauty of having just one addressable data space even made disk drives something one never considered.
Then along came the IFS, a backward step imo, but necessary to remain in touch with other systems.
To me the hardware, database, and even software were all just one thing called S38 AS400 or Sys i5 IMO a lot of IBMers , those from the Big Iron side . never truly understood this. so I guess that is the reason for all the name changes.
apologies David . should be on midrange list.
Frank
On 30/07/2022 6:08 pm, Gad Miron wrote:
pronounced Db24IBMi
Gad
date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 08:12:02 -0500
from: Jim Oberholtzer<midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: Reg: Encrypt/Decrypt Image in IBMi
The current proper name for IBM i database is "Db2 for IBM i", or
shortened, simply Db2.
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Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects
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