Using Apache Spark With Db2 for z/OS and z Systems Data

Presented by Eberhard Hechler, IBM

Apache Spark is becoming increasingly important in the context of z Analytics. To expose z data from different subsystems, such as DB2 for z/OS, IMS, VSAM, etc., into a Spark environment, represents an opportunity to apply Spark analytics to z data sources, and to integrate analytical insight derived via Spark from other heterogeneous data sources. This presentation will describe the technical integration of the key Spark components (Spark Core, Spark MLlib) into a z Analytics environment with DB2 for z/OS and other subsystems. Also learn about possible use case scenarios that are derived from client engagements.