Database compatibility considerations

If you are a database administrator, consider the database requirements for IBM® WebSphere® Portal.

Before you begin

Remember that database compatibility with IBM WebSphere Portal running on the IBM i operating system is mutually exclusive:
  • IBM DB2 Universal Database™ for i databases are supported only on WebSphere Portal for IBM i.
  • Other database management systems that are supported by WebSphere Portal can be configured to work with any portal platform.

About this task

When planning to transfer data to IBM DB2 Universal Database for z/OS®, consider the following factors:
  • the domain data you are planning to transfer
  • the database name for that domain
  • When planning to transfer data to IBM DB2 Universal Database for z/OS, consider the following factors:
    • the domain data you are planning to transfer
    • the database name for that domain
    • its user information
    • the space needed for the data transfer to complete successfully

      Allot a higher percentage of space in the target database to allow for future scalability.

  • its user information
  • the space needed for the data transfer to complete successfully

    Allot a higher percentage of space in the target database to allow for future scalability.

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