It’s 2026, and here we are again, the time to reflect, plan, and set goals. Maybe you’ve promised to hit the gym more often or spend less time on email, but what about your Db2 environment?
Last year, many organisations focused on upgrading to Db2 12.1, improving resilience, and strengthening database operations. As we step into 2026, the question is, did those resolutions stick? And what should be on your Db2 to‑do list this year?
1. Stay current – don’t risk falling behind
IBM continues to evolve Db2, and Db2 12.1.3 is now available, bringing performance enhancements, improved automation, and new security and AI integration features. If you’re still running an older, unsupported version, use this year to plan your upgrade roadmap. Staying current isn’t just about compliance, it’s about unlocking efficiency, ensuring security, and positioning your data infrastructure for the future.
2. Strengthen resilience and availability
2025 saw more than a few high‑profile cloud outages, reminding us how dependent business continuity has become on resilient infrastructure. If your critical databases all reside in a single cloud environment, a disruption could mean downtime, and downtime means lost revenue, customer frustration, and reputational damage.
Db2 HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery) can help mitigate those risks by providing high availability across multiple cloud environments, reducing single points of failure, and ensuring your business remains online no matter what happens. Combined with Pacemaker clustering or pureScale, Db2 can deliver near‑continuous uptime for even the most demanding applications.
Now is the time to review your resilience strategy before unplanned downtime puts it to the test.
3. Review your team’s capacity
Your DBA team is the engine behind your data reliability. Whether it’s covering holidays, managing peak trading periods, or supporting new projects, make sure they have the time and resources they need. Could managed services help relieve that day‑to‑day strain and keep things running smoothly throughout the year?
If so, Triton Consulting’s RemoteDBA service offers 24×7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, and flexible coverage, ensuring your Db2 environment remains stable even when your team is stretched thin. And when more specialised help is required, Triton’s Consultancy on Demand service provides rapid access to expert Db2 consultants for tasks such as performance tuning, troubleshooting, or upgrade planning.
With the right support, your DBA team can stay focused on strategic goals while enjoying a real break when they need it most.
4. Schedule a health check – start 2026 clean
Just like an annual MOT, a Db2 health check uncovers issues before they escalate, covering database version, configuration, performance, and security. Triton Consulting’s database health check provides a structured way to identify risks and optimise your environment, the perfect way to start your 2026 database journey on the right foot.
Don’t wait for “someday”, make 2026 the year you take full control of your Db2 environment. Upgrade, modernise, and strengthen your data platform today for smoother, more resilient operations all year long.