The system catalog consists of a set of special SYSIBM schema tables and special SYSCAT views (these are built on SYSIBM base special tables) which include information about all the objects within a database. These tables contain information about the logical and physical structure of the database objects and security information including the type of access that users have to access these objects.
Understanding the system catalog tables and views is essential to effectively administer and maintain the database. The following table shows the available system catalog views and the information each provides:
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System Catalog View |
Description |
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SYSCAT.ATTRIBUTE |
Provides information about user-defined structured data types. |
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SYSCAT.AUDITPOLICIES |
Provides information about an audit policy. |
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SYSCAT.AUDITUSE |
Provides information about an audit... |