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IBM DB2 Object Comparison Tool for z/OS makes it easy to compare and synchronize objects from different sources.

DB2 Object Comparison Tool helps you to compare and synchronize different DB2 object while maintaining system availability and object integrity.
- An easy-to-use ISPF front end that allows you to specify the objects for comparison
- A DB2 catalog extract function that pulls object definitions from the catalog into a version file to support the comparison process
- A GEN function which, in addition to extracting DDL, can also generate statements for the object authorizations and the catalog statistics
- A batch compare feature that compares two version files, produces reports describing any of the object differences, and generates the information needed to apply the changes
- A batch job generator that provides all the necessary steps to apply the changes to the target
- Support for masking and ignore files, which address intentional differences and/or naming conventions, allow you to deal with only net changes between objects
- Program number: 5697-L40
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