June 10, 2008

DB2 Development (DSND) Upgrade to Version 8

CIT is ready to begin upgrading the DB2 development subsystem (DSND) to DB2 version 8. The upgrade will be done in two phases: compatibility mode and production mode.

DSND will be unavailable during each of these phases. Other DB2 subsystems will not be affected.

Phase 1: Compatibility mode

On Monday, June 16, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., DSND will be migrated to compatibility mode. In compatibility mode, the subsystem will be migrated to the new release without new functions for DB2 version 8.

Customers should test their DSND applications after this phase to ensure that their applications continue to function properly. This testing should be completed by June 26. Once the upgrade to production mode occurs, fallback to DB2 version 7 is not allowed.

Phase 2: Production mode

On Monday, June 30, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., DSND will be upgraded to production mode. Production mode allows the use of new DB2 version 8 functions. Customers should also test their DSND applications after this phase to ensure that their applications continue to function properly.

Need more information?

Additional information regarding the upgrade, including enhancements available with version 8 and access to DB2 version 8 manuals, is available at http://silk.nih.gov/silk/DB2/VERSION8.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Database Technologies staff at 301-496-9158.