Diagnosing DBD inconsistencies

You can locate a database descriptor (DBD) by using the REPAIR DBD utility or in a dump, and analyze the structure of the DBD.

Using REPAIR DBD
REPAIR DBD is an extension to the REPAIR utility. It is designed to help maintain consistent database definitions between the Db2 catalog and directory.
Finding a DBD in a dump
When you analyze problems that involve a DBD, it is necessary to obtain an SVC dump that contains the DBD or a dump that is produced by REPAIR, DSN1COPY or DSN1PRNT.
Analyzing a DBD
After you locate the DBD in the dump, the cause of the inconsistency can now be analyzed.
Resolve the inconsistent DBD
You can contact IBM® Support after you narrow down the probable cause.

Parent topic: Data management