A homogeneous system copy (HSC) is a clone of a DB2 system, like for SAP, within a single environment which is useful for:

• Demonstration and training.
• Reporting and data mining.
• Testing and quality assurance.

HSC for DB2 z/OS assists the DBA in creating a homogeneous system copy by providing precise implementation procedures and step by step instructions.

Additionally, it addresses and solves common problems incurred when creating a homogeneous system copy.