Using QMF

Chapter 1. Getting Acquainted with QMF

With Query Management Facility (QMF), you can work with data that is stored in relational databases, including the following IBM^(R) databases:

• IBM DATABASE 2 (DB2)^(TM) for OS/390
• IBM DATABASE 2 (DB2) for VM and VSE
• IBM DATABASE 2 (DB2) for iSeries^(R)
• IBM DB2 Universal Database

This chapter discusses some basic concepts in using QMF. For example, it includes topics such as the following:

• Understanding how data is arranged in databases
• Starting and ending a QMF session
• Issuing commands
• Setting up your QMF profile
• Getting help while you are using QMF