About this document
This document provides guidance and reference information for users of File Manager for z/OS® Db2® component (FM/Db2).
This document consists of three parts:
- Part 1. Working with FM/Db2
- Introduces key concepts and provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform tasks using the
FM/Db2 panels under ISPF. The information is presented in a
task-based format, with panel and command definitions provided when they are relevant to the current
task. For a complete description of a particular panel or command, refer to the appropriate chapter
in Part 2 FM/Db2 reference.
Part 1 can be used both as a learning tool for new users and as a way to quickly find specific task instructions.
- Part 2. FM/Db2 reference
- Provides a lookup reference for FM/Db2 panels and commands. The
information is presented in two chapters:
- FM/Db2 panels and fields: Lists the FM/Db2 panels, alphabetically
by panel title. For each listed panel, cross-references are provided
to one or more
parent
panels (the panels from which you can reach the panel in question) and also, if applicable, cross-references to anychild
panels (the panels you can reach from this panel). For several of the panels, there is a definition for each field in the panel including, where applicable, the value ranges that are valid for each field. - FM/Db2 commands: Lists the primary commands you can use with FM/Db2, including a description of their syntax and usage.
Both new and experienced users of FM/Db2 can use Part 2 to quickly look up such things as the exact syntax of a command or the acceptable values for a field in a panel.
- FM/Db2 panels and fields: Lists the FM/Db2 panels, alphabetically
by panel title. For each listed panel, cross-references are provided
to one or more
- Part 3. Appendix
FM/Db2 messages
, provides the full text explanation of all FM/Db2 batch error messages. The support information tells you about IBM Web sites that can help you answer questions and solve problems.
File Manager for z/OS® contains four
flavorsof File Manager:
- FM/Db2 component for working with Db2® data.
- File Manager Base component for working with data sets and PDS members, Websphere MQ queues, and HFS files.
- FM/IMS component for working with IMS™ data.
- FM/CICS for working with CICS® resources.
This document describes only the FM/Db2 component. For information about the
File Manager Base component, FM/IMS, and FM/CICS components, see these books:
- File Manager User’s Guide and Reference
- File Manager for z/OS User’s Guide and Reference for IMS Data
- File Manager for z/OS User’s Guide and Reference for CICS