DBU Database Utility

IBM iSeries (AS400) file editor with remote data access

DBU, the "original" DB2 database utility / file editor has moved above & beyond its legacy! Now access IBM iSeries (AS/400) data AND any data on any platform through the same interface! Green-screen 5250 emulation and our graphical user interface all under one umbrella. And with over 20,000 installs of DBU database utility in 31 countries, it is the leading database file editor on the market. It just keeps getting better and better.

DBU Database Utility / File Editor allows you to view and modify data on All your systems!

Just type the command DBU on a command line & prompt. Enter the library/file name, along with any other options you choose and press Enter. Immediately, your file appears ready to be viewed or updated, it's as easy as that.

 Our file editor combines:

  • Graphical User Interface
  • IBM iSeries (AS/400) Green Screen 5250 emulation
  • Remote data access plug-in
  • JDE - plug-in

To provide the best of all worlds in one IBM AS/400 (iSeries) database utility / file editor!

access Remote Data on your ibm as400(iSeries) with DBU database utility file editor

Access cross-platform real-time data on remote systems using one interface!  Remote database plug-in supports access to MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 database and others.  You can use DBU to analyze data on all your servers. Powerful DBU functionality can be deployed as a cross-platform file editor access to data.

  • print database layouts from remote systems
  • transfer data from remote system to an IBM iSeries (AS/400) database based on search criteria and selected fields
  • create green-screen apps to access remote data

EnterpriseOne/World plug-in is included in DBU 10.0!

DBU database utility / file editor allows users to view and update any EnterpriseOne / World file instantly without using time consuming queries, DFU or additional programming

Instantly access information on logicals, enable security and audit logs or view and update multiple files. Use our traditional green-screen interface or GUI plug-in. It's the most complete database tool available!

GUI File editor

DBU's GUI file editor was developed using Java. The product operates on Microsoft Windows or any operating system with a compliant java virtual machine. Using a TCP/IP connection, DBU information from the database is presented through the graphical user interface. This GUI file editor offers explorer-like features for the IBM iSeries (AS/400) file systems and allows users to maneuver the screen with the mouse or keyboard via buttons and tab panels.

Combine DBU database utility with DBU Audit and journal all adds, changes, deletes, reactivation of deleted records and viewing of sensitive data made by users through DBU to a standalone IBM journal.

DBU Database Utility /
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IBM Platforms
AS/400, iSeries, i5, Sytem i, IBM i and Power Server

Download DBU 10.0 Today!

New Features with DBU 10.0

  • Remote Database plug-in included - Access to your IBM iSeries (AS/400) and/or remote data has never been easier!
  • JDE plug-in included - view and update any EnterpriseOne / World file instantly
  • Simplified logistics through use of wildcards, sorting options, and record views
  • Perform Wizard-based DBU access and security set-up

 

Update DBU

DBU software installations with a release date of 03/02/06 or later have the facility to use a command called DBUPTF to update DBU with the latest modifications within the current version. Find out how.

To upgrade to DBU 10.0 from a previous release (9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, etc) please visit our downloads page to request the installation package.

 

File editor with Power!

DBU database utility is a file editor that provides all the features that are available with the traditional green screen 5250 emulation solution.

  • change, delete and display records in any file
  • Search & replace/delete using multiple search arguments
  • Instant access to data base relations allowing selection
  • SQL facility which allows more complex searches
  • Data exports to comma-delimited files and xml configurations
  • Display of database triggers on physical files
  • Advanced record duplication functionality
  • Advanced key field arrangement control
  • Assists in the migration of DDS-based physical files to SQL tables by exporting SQL data definitions
  • + + + Many, Many more feature