Appendix B. Glossary 177
deallocate. To release a resource that is assigned
to a specific task.
declarations generator (DCLGEN). A
subcomponent of DB2 that generates SQL table
declarations and COBOL, C, or PL/I data structure
declarations that conform to the table. The
declarations are generated from DB2 system
catalog information.
dedicated. Pertaining to the assignment of a system
resource—a device, a program, or a whole
system—to an application or purpose.
default. A value that is used or an action that is
taken when no alternative is specified by the user.
deferred restart. A restart performed by the system
when a user resubmits a job. The operator submits
the restart deck to the system through a system
input reader. See also checkpoint restart ...