Mainframe databases are essential for providing high performance and scalability to manage large data volumes and transactions efficiently. It ensures reliability and availability for critical applications, advanced security for sensitive data, seamless data integration and robust support for large-scale transaction processing.

Also, databases deployed on IBM Z® mainframes helps maintain regulatory compliance with comprehensive audit trails, making it vital for the secure, efficient and reliable management of data in large enterprises.

Mainframe databases on IBM Z The two main databases deployed on IBM Z mainframes are Db2® for z/OS® and IMS. With Db2 for z/OS, you can define and manipulate your data by using Structured Query Language (SQL). IMS database software securely stores, manages and processes your most critical data with confidence.