---
title: RC/Extract™ for Db2 for z/OS
url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/product-portfolio/rc-extract-db2-zos
description: Effectively extract referentially related data using RC/Extract for Db2 for z/OS
---

# RC/Extract™ for Db2 for z/OS

## Effectively extract referentially related data.
RC/Extract for Db2 for z/OS reduces time and human error involved in extracting referentially related data, reducing database downtime and increasing your staff productivity.

Available in the Administration Suite for Db2 for z/OS

- [View Product Brief](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/rc-extract-for-db2-for-zos)

## Benefits

Real results, right now.

### Automated RI Data Extraction
Automates the labor-intensive task of extracting referentially related data.

### DBA-Friendly Capabilities
Simplifies test environment creation and administration tasks, reduces database downtime and increases DBA productivity using menu-driven data extraction and loading features along with advanced data filtration capabilities.

### Simplified Data Extraction
Uses features such as RI support, data filtration, external key file support, image copy as an extract source, extract from Db2 views, partial key support, and unlike key mapping.

## Resources

### Dependability You Can Trust - Database Management Made Simpler
Our database management solutions are flexible and give you choice without giving up control. You can utilize full automation where appropriate, powerful manual control when desired, or expert software-guided assistance. You can help reduce the cost and risk associated with Db2 version upgrades, streamline workflows, use available skill sets better, make more precise updates and improve responsiveness across complex database and application environments.

**Success Story**
![Success Story](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt5ca218fec1adb5d4/66df2638dccbf765bbbf5f15/MSD_FY24_Product-Portfolio_IT-Services-Log-Analyzer-Success-Story.jpg)  
- [Learn how a large IT services firm helped their client quickly recover their critical Db2 data](https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/IT-Services-Log-Analyzer-Success-Story)

**Technical Document**
![CA Db2 for z/OS Backup and Recovery Handbook](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt6454f737c9bdd8e3/624f36717737b40a532f9caa/OS-Backup-and-Recovery-Handbook.jpg)  
- [Db2 for z/OS Backup and Recovery Handbook](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/db2-for-zos-backup-and-recovery-handbook)

**Technical Document**
![Db2 for z/OS Performance Handbook](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltce9d6e6a4ebfe3fa/624f349aa480f209d71b319c/OS-Backup-and-Recovery-Handbook.jpg)  
- [Db2 for z/OS Performance Handbook](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/db2-for-zos-performance-handbook)

**White Paper**
![Huffman Data Compression in Db2 for z/OS](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blte1dd8f6251cd919b/626be48723c6cf2a1c3ad521/huffman-data-compression-in-db2-for-zos.jpg)  
- [Huffman Data Compression in Db2 for z/OS](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/huffman-data-compression-in-db2-for-zos)

## Work Smarter. Not Harder.

### Education and Training

![Education & Training](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltbc585e58ca29cd6e/6051c98891c90f4740ec8b5c/online-training.png)

Transform your company and build your career with Broadcom training, certifications, and resources.

- [Mainframe Education Community](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/mainframe)

### Mainframe Integration Portal
Your hub for creating seamless integrations that tap into the full capabilities of mainframe services.

- [Explore Integration Resources](https://integration.mainframe.broadcom.com/)

### Support
Get more from your software investment, leverage the knowledge of Broadcom services and support professionals.

- [Mainframe Software Support](https://support.broadcom.com/mainframe-software)

### Community

![Community](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blta25aa8e36ce17207/6051bd0f0a20382deb90a6c6/community.png)

Join the conversation at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Community, where members can go to collaborate with Broadcom products and solutions in an online setting.

- [Join the Conversation](https://community.broadcom.com/mainframesoftware/home)

### Services
Leverage the knowledge of Broadcom Services professionals to get more from your mainframe solution.

- [Mainframe Professional Services](https://www.broadcom.com/support/services/mainframe)

### Documentation

![Documentation](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt7ac0ea7616016375/6051bba400b4d402d3f33945/paper.png)

Find the answers by leveraging Broadcom Mainframe's online knowledge center.

- [Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-mainframe-software.html)

## Also of Interest

- [RC/Update™ for Db2 for z/OS](https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/product-portfolio/rc-update-db2-zos)
- [Fast Unload® for Db2 for z/OS](https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/product-portfolio/fast-unload-db2-zos)
- [Administration Suite for Db2 z/OS](https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/product-portfolio/administration-suite-db2-for-zos)