DB2 and Watson Explorer
DB2 and Watson Explorer
Third-party support for the IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer — enterprise software available through IBM Passport Advantage with 4 part numbers - Third party support available
24/7 engineers own your DB2 and Watson Explorer incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- family
- Analytics - Platform
Common Part Numbers(4)
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| Y0NIILL | IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer Terabyte Option Terabyte Sustained Support 12 Months |
| Y0NIJLL | IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer Terabyte Option for Linux on IBM Z Terabyte Sustained Support 12 Months |
| Z0NIILL | IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer Terabyte Option Terabyte Advanced Support 12 Months |
| Z0NIJLL | IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer Terabyte Option for Linux on IBM Z Terabyte Advanced Support 12 Months |
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for DB2 and Watson Explorer — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for DB2 and Watson Explorer?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for DB2 and Watson Explorer when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
DB2 and Watson Explorer Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IBM DB2 and Watson Explorer still supported?
Yes. The DB2 and Watson Explorer is currently supported by IBM, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
How much does third-party support for the DB2 and Watson Explorer cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
IBM Db2: every version and its end of support date
The DB2 and Watson Explorer is one of the IBM Db2 versions in our catalog. The lifecycle page lists every version with its vendor end-of-support date, what changes on that date, and what third-party support covers.