IBM SpecialistsDb2 11.5 & 12.1

Mission-Critical IBM Db2 Services

Unlock the full potential of IBM Db2 LUW, z/OS, and Cloud. Expert management of HADR, pureScale, and BLU Acceleration. From mainframe integration to hybrid cloud deployments.

99.99%
Uptime SLA
< 15min
Response Time
40-65%
Cost Reduction
SOC 2
Type II Certified

Core Capabilities

HADR & pureScale

Expert implementation of High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) for automatic failover and pureScale for active-active clustering. We ensure zero data loss with synchronous replication.

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BLU Acceleration

Maximize analytics performance with column-organized tables and actionable compression. BLU delivers 10-100x faster query performance for complex analytical workloads.

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Mainframe Integration

Seamless integration between Db2 z/OS and Db2 LUW. We manage federated queries, replication, and data synchronization across your entire enterprise infrastructure.

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Performance Tuning

Deep dive analysis using db2pd, db2top, and monitoring tools. We optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, bufferpool configuration, and workload management for maximum throughput.

Methodology

1

Discovery & Health Check

We run comprehensive diagnostics to analyze your current database health, wait events, and configuration parameters.

  • Infrastructure Assessment
  • Security Gap Analysis
  • RTO/RPO Evaluation
2

Architecture & Migration

Design of target architecture including HADR, pureScale, or cloud deployment. Migration execution using IBM Data Replication or backup/restore with minimal downtime.

  • HADR Strategy Design
  • Automated Failover Configuration
  • Migration Playbooks
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Optimize & Sustain

Continuous 24/7 monitoring using IBM Data Studio, custom scripts, and automated health checks.

  • Predictive Alerting
  • Capacity Planning
  • Monthly Executive Reports

Technical Specifications

FeatureStandard TierEnterprise Tier
DB VersionsDb2 11.5 LUWDb2 11.5, 12.1 (LUW & z/OS)
ArchitectureSingle InstanceHADR, pureScale Clustering
Disaster RecoveryAutomated BackupsHADR (SYNC/NEARSYNC/ASYNC)
EncryptionNative NetworkNative Encryption + KMIP
Support SLA1 Hour Response15 Min Response

Industry Success

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Global Insurance Provider

Implemented Db2 pureScale for 24/7 availability across 5 data centers, processing 100k+ policy transactions daily with zero planned downtime.

Result: 99.999% Availability
MANUFACTURING

Automotive Supply Chain

Migrated legacy Db2 z/OS workloads to cloud-based Db2 LUW with BLU Acceleration, reducing infrastructure costs by 55%.

Result: 55% Cost Savings
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

National Telecom Provider

Optimized complex billing queries using BLU Acceleration and workload management, achieving 25x faster reporting performance.

Result: 25x Query Speed

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Advanced Db2 Technologies

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Q Replication

Real-time data replication using Q Replication and SQL Replication for bi-directional sync across distributed systems.

  • • Change data capture (CDC)
  • • Bi-directional replication
  • • Cross-platform support
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pureScale Clusters

Active-active clustering with shared-everything architecture providing transparent application failover and linear scalability.

  • • Zero downtime upgrades
  • • Automatic failover
  • • Linear scalability
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BLU Acceleration

Column-organized in-memory processing with actionable compression delivering 10-100x faster analytics performance.

  • • Columnar storage
  • • Actionable compression
  • • SIMD acceleration
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IBM Cloud Pak

Containerized Db2 deployments on Red Hat OpenShift with Cloud Pak for Data providing unified data and AI platform.

  • • Kubernetes orchestration
  • • Hybrid cloud ready
  • • Integrated AI/ML
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AI Workload Mgmt

Intelligent workload management with machine learning-driven query optimization and adaptive resource allocation.

  • • Self-tuning memory
  • • Adaptive compression
  • • Query optimization
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Advanced Security

Multi-layered security with native encryption, row and column access control (RCAC), and audit facility integration.

  • • Native encryption
  • • RCAC policies
  • • Audit facility

Comprehensive Service Tiers

Essential

For small to medium databases

  • Db2 11.5 LUW management
  • Single instance architecture
  • Daily automated backups
  • Basic performance monitoring
  • Quarterly fix pack updates
  • Business hours support

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Professional

For mission-critical systems

  • All Essential features plus:
  • Db2 11.5, 12.1 support
  • HADR implementation
  • Advanced performance tuning
  • Native encryption
  • 24/7 monitoring & alerts
  • 1-hour response SLA

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Enterprise

Maximum performance & HA

  • All Professional features plus:
  • Db2 pureScale deployment
  • Multi-site HADR (SYNC/ASYNC)
  • BLU Acceleration optimization
  • z/OS integration & replication
  • RCAC security policies
  • 15-min response SLA
  • Dedicated DBA architect

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Why Choose SubscribeIT for Db2?

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IBM Specialists Experts

Our team holds IBM Db2 Advanced Database Administrator and pureScale certifications with 15+ years managing mission-critical Db2 environments.

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Proactive Monitoring

Advanced monitoring using db2pd, db2top, and custom health checks to detect anomalies and prevent issues before they impact operations.

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Security-First Approach

Comprehensive security with native encryption, RCAC policies, audit facility integration, and regular security assessments for compliance.

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Performance Optimization

Expert SQL tuning, bufferpool optimization, workload management configuration, and BLU Acceleration implementation for maximum performance.

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License Cost Reduction

Strategic consolidation, workload optimization, and right-sizing to reduce IBM licensing costs by 40-65% while maintaining performance.

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Hybrid Cloud Experts

Seamless integration between on-premise, cloud, and mainframe Db2 environments with expertise in AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud deployments.

Technology Stack & Integrations

We Work With Your Entire Db2 Ecosystem

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Db2 11.5 LUW
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Db2 12.1
HADR
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pureScale
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Q Replication
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BLU Acceleration
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IBM Cloud
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Db2 z/OS
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RCAC
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Cloud Pak
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Data Studio
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AI Workload

Frequently Asked Questions

What Db2 versions and platforms do you support?

We support Db2 LUW versions 10.5 through 12.1, with primary focus on 11.5 (current LTS) and 12.1. We also provide integration support for Db2 z/OS environments, including replication and federated query setups.

How quickly can you respond to critical database issues?

Our Enterprise tier includes a 15-minute response SLA for critical (P1) issues, 24/7/365. Professional tier offers 1-hour response. All tiers include proactive monitoring using db2pd and custom health checks to prevent issues.

Can you help implement HADR or pureScale for high availability?

Yes. We specialize in HADR implementations with SYNC, NEARSYNC, and ASYNC modes for different RTO/RPO requirements. For maximum availability, we design and deploy pureScale clusters providing 99.999% uptime with zero planned downtime for maintenance.

Do you support cloud-based Db2 deployments?

Absolutely. We manage Db2 across IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and hybrid architectures. We have extensive experience with Db2 on Cloud, containerized deployments on Red Hat OpenShift, and Cloud Pak for Data integrations.

What is BLU Acceleration and how can it help my analytics?

BLU Acceleration is Db2’s column-organized in-memory technology that delivers 10-100x faster performance for analytical queries. It uses actionable compression to reduce storage by 10x while accelerating complex queries through SIMD processing and parallel vector processing. Perfect for data warehouses and reporting workloads.

How do you ensure database security and compliance?

We implement multi-layered security including native encryption for data at rest and in transit, Row and Column Access Control (RCAC) for fine-grained access, audit facility integration for compliance tracking, and label-based access control (LBAC) for classified data. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification and support HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR requirements.

IBM SpecialistsSOC 2 Type IIISO 27001HIPAA Compliant

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