What are the various data types available in DB2?

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The data types available in DB2 are:

  • SMALLINT
  • INTEGER
  • FLOAT
  • DECIMAL
  • CHAR
  • VARCHAR
  • DATE
  • TIME

DB2, a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM, supports various data types. The specific data types available in DB2 can vary depending on the version and edition of DB2 you are using. However, as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, here are some common data types supported by DB2:

  1. Numeric Types:
    • INTEGER
    • SMALLINT
    • BIGINT
    • DECIMAL
    • NUMERIC
    • REAL
    • DOUBLE
  2. Character String Types:
    • CHAR
    • VARCHAR
    • CLOB (Character Large Object)
  3. Binary String Types:
    • BINARY
    • VARBINARY
    • BLOB (Binary Large Object)
  4. Date and Time Types:
    • DATE
    • TIME
    • TIMESTAMP
  5. Boolean Type:
    • BOOLEAN
  6. Row Identifier Type:
    • ROWID
  7. XML Types:
    • XML
  8. Distinct Types:
    • DISTINCT

These are some of the common data types, but there may be additional types and variations depending on the specific version of DB2 and any extensions or features that have been introduced.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the official documentation for the version of DB2 you are using.