Db2 Accessories Suite

The architecture of Db2 Accessories Suite is centered around several key components that interact to provide enhanced functionality for Db2 on z/OS. The main components include Db2 Data Studio, Spatial Support, and IBM Text Search for Db2. Db2 Data Studio serves as a central point for database administration and development tasks, providing a GUI-based interface for managing database objects, running queries, and monitoring performance.

Spatial Support provides the ability to store, manage, and analyze spatial data within Db2. This component includes libraries and functions for spatial data types, spatial indexing, and spatial query operations. IBM Text Search for Db2 enables full-text indexing and searching of textual data stored within Db2 tables.

Communication between components is facilitated through standard database interfaces and APIs. For example, applications interact with Spatial Support using SQL functions and data types, while text search is accessed through SQL-based search functions. The suite utilizes Db2 as its primary storage mechanism, leveraging Db2's robust data management capabilities.

Network requirements include standard database ports for client-server communication. The suite supports user ID and password authentication, and integrates with Db2's RBAC.