Advantages of Db2 data sharing

Db2 data sharing improves the availability of Db2 data, extends the processing capacity of your system, provides more flexible ways to configure your environment, and increases transaction rates.

You do not need to change the SQL in your applications to use data sharing, although you might need to do some tuning for optimal performance. Because Db2 data sharing does not affect the application interface, it does not create additional work for application programmers and users. However, system programmers, operators, and database administrators must perform additional tasks in a data sharing environment.

Leaves application interface unchanged

Your investment in people and skills is protected because existing SQL interfaces and attachments remain intact when sharing data.

You can bind a package or plan on one member of a data sharing group and run that package or plan on any other member of the group.