Importing data is the process of retrieving data from external sources, while exporting data is the process of extracting data from DB2 Universal Database™ for iSeries™ and copying the data to another server.
Importing data into DB2® UDB for iSeries can be a one-time event or it can be an ongoing task, like weekly updates for business reporting purposes. These types of data moves are typically accomplished through import, export, or load functions.
See the related topics to learn loading and unloading data between systems.