Getting started with IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS

This information provides instructions for installing and configuring IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS.

System requirements for installing IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS
Before you install IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS, ensure that your system meets all of the operating system and software requirements.
Setting up and installing spatial support
A spatial support system consists of a Db2 database system, IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS, and, for most applications, a map viewer.
Verifying the installation of spatial support
You can verify the installation of IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS by issuing two SQL SELECT statements.
Inventory of resources supplied for your database
To enable a database for spatial support, IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS provides the database with the required resources.
Enabling spatial support for the first time
If you are a new customer and want to start using IBM Spatial Support for Db2 for z/OS, you need to enable your Db2 subsystem for spatial support.
Enabling spatial support for migration to Db2 13
If you are migrating from Db2 12 to Db2 13 and had spatial support enabled on Db2 12, you must enable your Db2 subsystem for spatial support again.

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