DBA FEATURE REDUCES CPU USAGE AND ELAPSED OPERATING TIME.SoftBase Systems Inc., Asheville, N.C., a developer of software tools for DB2 mainframes, has announced the patent pending status of its Variable Commit Frequency technology a new feature in the company's oldest and most established software package Database Attach (DBA). In recent tests, the new Variable Commit Frequency feature was responsible for substantial reductions in both CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. usage and elapsed e·lapse intr.v. e·lapsed, e·laps·ing, e·laps·es To slip by; pass: Weeks elapsed before we could start renovating. n. operating time. "We're very pleased to bring this type of innovation to the mainframe marketplace, said Gary Blair Gary Blair is the head coach of the Texas A&M University women's basketball team. In his 21 years as a head coach, Blair has only suffered one losing season,[] and has reached postseason play 17 times, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Final Four , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SoftBase Systems, Inc. It's the culmination of a lot of hard work by our development team and we're excited to see how this new item will help our customers. The Variable Commit Frequency function within Database Attach allows the COMMIT interval the part of the operation that automatically saves the results of a programming unit of work to be dynamically modified within certain operations in DB2 batch runs. This can lead to greater efficiency during batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. . In recent internal tests at SoftBase, DBA 4.2 yielded as much as a 61% savings in CPU usage. In another test by a SoftBase Systems client, DBA 4.2 showed a 92% reduction in elapsed time e·lapsed time n. The measured duration of an event. Noun 1. elapsed time - the time that elapses while some event is occurring to run a sample of 500,000 records. That same test also netted a 74% savings in CPU utilization. As Blair explained, For companies struggling to make a batch window The time available for an intensive batch processing operation such as a disk backup. which is a small and well-defined time each day when organizations can update their DB2 mainframes even modest gains in either CPU usage or reductions in clock time can be a lifesaver. SoftBase Systems has clients worldwide that rely on Database Attach for streamlining their batch applications needs. With its latest release, SoftBase Systems Database Attach 4.2 can be viewed as one of the most encompassing solutions in data management technology on the market today. About SoftBase Systems, Inc. SoftBase Systems holds over a decade of experience in the development of successful DB2 utilities, providing innovative new products and tools for both mainframe and client/server data needs. SoftBase is a recognized authority of complex data administration, management, extraction, and manipulation. SoftBase's Database Rely, Data Generation Facility, Database Attach and Query Error Handler A software routine that performs a particular task. It often refers to a routine that "handles" an exception of some kind, such as an error, but it can refer to mainstream processes as well. The term is typically used in operating systems and other system software. assist enterprise companies to maintain data integrity, handle batch process errors, and ensure that critical processes remain running. Developed through a combination of customer input and database expertise, SoftBase's products have been successfully implemented worldwide. SoftBase is recognized globally for unmatched service and support, and as a consistent leader in the database tools market. For more information, call 718/320-4898. |
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