New-function APARs for Db2 13
New capabilities are introduced to Db2 13 through continuous delivery of APARs, in the single Db2 for z/OS service stream. Many APARs introduce enhancements in Db2 13 immediately when you apply them, regardless of the activated function level. Other new-function APARs deliver deactivated functional code to support future function levels or enable activation of a new function level.
Each row of the following table summarizes one of the following types of APARs for Db2 13:
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A new-function APAR that enables new function immediately when its PTF is applied in a Db2 13 subsystem or data sharing member. In data sharing, the new function is available only on members with the PTF applied. If a verifying function level is shown this type of a new-function APAR, activating that function level guarantees the PTF is applied and its new function available in Db2 13, including on all members in data sharing. However, the new function can also be used where the PTF is applied before that function level is activated.
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A function-level activation APAR that enables activating a Db2 13 function level, if the Db2 subsystem or all data sharing members have a sufficient code level. The several APARs that introduce new-function code to be activated by each function level are listed in the same row with the APAR that enables activating the function level.
Only new-function APARs that have PTFs for Db2 13 are included. That is, the following table does not include any "bug fixes" or other maintenance APARs. The APARs are ordered based on the PTF availability date from most recent to oldest.
Notes
- Activating the verifying function level for a new-function APAR guarantees that its PTF is applied and its new function is available in Db2 13, including on every data sharing member. However, new function in the APAR is available for use before activation of this function level.