To perform a bulk data movement with DB2 for z/OS source data, use a relational source database connection, except under the conditions listed in DB2 for z/OS Bulk Data Movement with Nonrelational Source Definitions.

When you use a DB2 image copy as a data source, special considerations and procedures apply. For more information, see DB2 for z/O Bulk Data Movement with an Image Copy as a Data Source.

To perform a bulk data movement with a DB2 for z/OS target, use a relational target database connection.

Before you define the bulk data movement, gather the following information:

If you want to preview the DB2 data from the PowerExchange Navigator first, you can create a personal metadata profile and run a database row test on it. The PowerExchange Navigator displays metadata for each DB2 column in a table. The metadata shows column attributes such as datatype, date format, and CCSID.