Row compression uses a dictionary-based compression algorithm
to replace recurring strings with shorter symbols within data rows.
There are two types of row compression that you can choose from:
- "Classic" row compression.
- Adaptive compression
Row compression is available with a license for the
DB2® Storage Optimization
Feature.
Depending on the
DB2 product
edition that you have, this feature might be included, or it might
be an option that you order separately.
DB2 Version 10.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows