SYSTEM ADMIN 1 field (SYSADM subsystem parameter)

The SYSADM subsystem parameter specifies the first of two authorization IDs that are to have installation SYSADM authority.

Acceptable values: 1–8 characters, the first of which must be an alphabetic character
Default: SYSADM
Update: option 39 on panel DSNTIPB
DSNZPxxx: DSN6SPRM SYSADM
Security parameter: Yes

The two users with installation SYSADM authority are permitted access to Db2 in all cases.

Note: This is a security-related parameter. The authorization ID that is specified for this parameter can manage the Db2 subsystem even when the Db2 catalog is unavailable. This authorization ID can access all user data and can run any application.