EMS DB Extract for DB2 is a software utility designed to create logical backups of IBM DB2 databases. It allows users to extract both the metadata (structure) of all database objects and the actual table data, generating SQL scripts that can be used to recreate the database or migrate it elsewhere. The tool ensures that database objects are scripted in the correct order based on their dependencies and offers extensive customization for what and how data is extracted. It features both a graphical wizard for step-by-step extraction and a command-line utility for automated or scheduled backups.

Key Features

Unicode Data Support Handles extraction of Unicode data, ensuring compatibility with multilingual databases.

• Supports databases with international characters.
• Prevents data loss or corruption in non-ASCII fields.

User-Friendly Wizard Interface Guides users through the extraction process step by step.

• Reduces the learning curve for new users.
• Minimizes errors through guided steps.

Selective Object Extraction Allows selection of specific database objects and tables for extraction.

• Extract only necessary data or objects.
• Improves efficiency and reduces script size.

Dependency-Aware Scripting Scripts database objects in dependency order.

• Ensures reliable database restoration.
• Prevents dependency errors during import.

Customizable Data Extraction Options to define constraints and insert statements for emptying tables before data insertion.

• Maintains data integrity.
• Supports clean data migrations.

Script Compression and Splitting Supports compressing output scripts and splitting them into volumes.

• Facilitates handling of large databases.
• Simplifies storage and transfer.

Charset Selection Allows choosing the character set for the output file.

• Ensures compatibility with target environments.

Command-Line Utility Automates extraction using configuration files.

• Enables scheduled or repeatable backups.
• Supports integration with scripts and CI/CD pipelines.

Configuration Management Save and load extraction parameters for repeatable processes.

• Enhances consistency across multiple extractions.
• Reduces setup time for recurring tasks.

Benefits

Reliable Database Backups Ensures complete and consistent logical backups of DB2 databases.

• Reduces risk of data loss.
• Simplifies disaster recovery and migration.

Flexible and Efficient Operations Highly customizable extraction process tailored to user needs.

• Saves time by extracting only relevant data.
• Streamlines database maintenance and migration.

Automation and Integration Command-line support for seamless integration into automated workflows.

• Improves operational efficiency.
• Supports enterprise backup strategies.