You work out your approach to backing up your database. You must do this before you start production with the database. When using the database for production, you must back up the database as regularly as possible.

For more information, see Backup with DB2 for z/OS.

You manage the space in your database. You do this both before you start production with the database and during production as the database grows.

For more information, see Space Management with DB2 for z/OS.

You upgrade your database when required.

For more information, see Upgrade with DB2 for z/OS.

You recover your database if a failure occurs with data loss.

For more information, see Recovery with DB2 for z/OS.

You consider using various tools and services offered as standard by SAP to increase the availability of your database:

You consider using advanced products and services to increase the availability of your database:

DB Reconnect (AS ABAP)

DB Reconnect to an Available Database Instance (AS Java) for IBM DB/2 for z/OS

Data Sharing for DB2 for z/OS

Replicated Standby Database for DB2 for z/OS

Switchover Software for High Availability

System Automation Software on DB2 for z/OS

You review your procedures to increase the availability of your database.

For more information, see Procedures at Your Site for High Availability.