System controller,watch dog

srihurry · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-08, 23:17

Hi ,

Please anyone define their functions db2

what does a watch dog and system controller actually do in DB2-This was a question i was asked at an interview.

Thanks in advance

przytula_guy · #2 (**permalink**) 09-25-08, 02:03

on luw or mvs or i-series platform ??
watch dog is not a standard option on luw platform - maybe db2fmcd ?

Marcus_A · #3 (**permalink**) 09-25-08, 06:39

I believe that WatchDog is a third party software tool for monitoring DB2 (and other db's like Oracle). It is not a part of DB2 or any other IBM product.

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