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BMC Db2 Tech Talk: What's new with BMC Db2 Solutions
Db2 Tech Talk is bringing back our series where we dive into different BMC Db2 product topics. We’ve been busy building and refining the BMC Db2 portfolio, and now we’re excited to share what’s new—and catch you up on what’s been happening. (And yes, BMC mainframe development is closing in on 50 straight quarters of enhancements.).
The first of the series will walk through the biggest recent updates across the BMC AMI Data for Db2 portfolio. We’ll cover ongoing improvements to utilities, performance management, and administration, plus newer capabilities that help you see more, standardize more, and get more done with less effort.
Db2 teams are under more pressure than ever—more data, tighter SLAs, higher CPU costs, and not enough time (or DBAs) to do it all. We get it. That’s why we’re focused on practical enhancements that make day-to-day Db2 operations smoother and more predictable.
If you’re a Db2 DBA, engineer, or operations leader, this session will give you a clear, practical take on how the tooling has evolved—and what these updates mean for running Db2 efficiently today.
Join Todd Mollenhauer and Chad Reiber for a quick tour of what’s new in BMC Db2—and a look at how these changes can help your team.
Speakers
Chad Reiber
Senior Principal Solution Engineer, BMC
Todd Mollenhauer
Principal Solution Engineer, BMC
event summary
Automation and resilience redefine Db2 operations in increasingly complex data environments
As enterprise data systems grow more complex, organizations are shifting toward automation, performance intelligence, and resilient recovery strategies. Experts highlight how modern DB2 operations are evolving to meet scale, speed, and reliability demands.
core insights
Operating Db2 in the era of scale and complexity
Today’s DB2 environments demand smarter, faster, and more resilient operational models driven by automation and systemic efficiency.
1
Administrative workflows shift toward flexible, automated control
Traditional static interfaces and manual processes are being replaced by customizable views and batch-enabled operations. This change reduces operational overhead and enables administrators to manage multiple systems more efficiently, even at scale.
2
Performance optimization moves beyond manual tuning
Organizations are embracing system-level improvements—such as modernized sorting, reduced I/O dependency, and smarter resource usage. These innovations allow teams to achieve consistent performance gains without constant intervention, making efficiency an embedded capability.
3
Recovery strategies evolve into adaptive, self-healing systems
Recovery is no longer a linear, reactive process. Modern approaches automatically detect failures, adjust execution paths, and continue processing. This is critical as enterprises recover hundreds or thousands of objects simultaneously, minimizing downtime and operational risk.
what this means
Turning modern db2 strategies into operational advantage
These shifts are changing how teams approach availability, risk, and performance. Decision-making now prioritizes automation, resilience, and scalability to support continuous operations.
Key takeaways:
- Adopt automation-driven workflows to streamline administration and reduce manual effort
- Embed performance intelligence through modern utilities and system-level optimizations
- Design recovery for scale by enabling self-healing and interruption-tolerant processes
- Standardize configurations and practices to ensure consistency across environments
- Prepare for AI-enabled operations by aligning with emerging intelligent platforms
“Instead of going back to the beginning of time, we can actually just say, ‘Hey, just start the log at this recovery base log point'”
See what modern Db2 optimization looks like in practice
Learn how Dillard's reduced CPU usage by 35% and cut MIPS consumption by 90% for a critical application — using BMC AMI SQL Performance and Database Performance for Db2.