Space management on the fly . . .

Every DBA knows and hates the problem of exploding DB2 spaces resulting from, e.g., either unexpected amounts of data or unknown storage sizes needed by table spaces belonging to ERP systems like SAP. Even the requested allocation for objects in test environments is often not sufficient. To overcome this, DBAs had only the chance to oversize the allocation for such objects, thus wasting expensive DASD space.

RT-ExtentManager eliminates the time-consuming guess work normally needed to calculate data set allocations and guarantees that all objects reach their maximum data set size.

Using its started task monitor to identify potential extent problems,
RT-ExtentManager automatically alters secondary quantities on the fly. Thus, operation outages are avoided.

• Monitors outside and inside of the "maintenance window"
• Reports the actual database condition
• Integrates into the existing DB2 space management
• Immediately executes of ALTER statements to adjust secondary quantity whenever needed and without REORGs.
• Has an optional simulation mode.
• Supports DB2 V6, V7, and V8

Not only is RT-ExtentManager an integrated part of our complete real-time maintenance solution, but it also available on a stand-alone basis. Stop waiting for your next space outage, get a free trial of RT-ExtentManager.

RT-ExtentManager Product Description  (PDF, 57.2 KB)

RT-ExtentManager can be downloaded and tested for 30 days at no cost. The complete User Guide can be downloaded as well. For testing purposes, RT-ExtentManager operates in reporting mode only, no ALTERs are performed.