Sometimes, the default value of a Db2 ZPARM parameter is changed to reflect new realities of Db2 workloads and of systems on which Db2 for z/OS runs. When that happens, a Db2-using organization may stick with the old default value for the ZPARM, and going that route can have a negative impact on the performance of the Db2 system. Case in point: CACHEPAC, the subject of this blog entry. I’ve blogged before about ZPARMs that are regularly set to sub-optimal values. I’ve also posted entries …read more
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