Maintaining high availability in a Parallel Sysplex® requires planning and effort on the part of many individuals in multiple disciplines. DB2® is just one component of a highly available environment. This Redpaper provides additional information to the Parallel Sysplex Availability Checklist, SG24-6061 IBM Redbooks publication. It focuses on configuring DB2 to take advantage of Parallel Sysplex and to maintain high availability. We also include recommendations for maintaining high availability.

Introduction and overview

DB2 subsystem configuration

DB2 data sharing configuration

Database design and configuration

Application design and introduction

End-user connectivity

Operations and procedures

Supporting material