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.
The following table summarizes the new-function APARs for Db2 13 from newest to oldest, including the APARs that enable activation of Db2 13 function levels. APARs with new-function code for future function levels are listed with the APAR that enables activation of each function level. Only new-function APARs that have PTFs for Db2 13 are included. The following table does not include "bug fixes" or other maintenance APARs.
If a verifying function level is listed for an APAR, it is a PREREQ for the enabling APAR for the function level. As a result, activation of the indicated function level verifies that the PTF is applied in Db2 13, including all data sharing members. The verifying function level does not control new-function availability for these APARs. The new function can be used in each data sharing member when the PTF is applied in that member.
Notes
- Activating the verifying function level verifies that the PTF is applied on every Db2 13 data sharing member. However, new function in the APAR can be used in each member when the PTF is applied on that member.