You can set HCOSS to automatically convert DB2 statements to SQL Server statements. The conversion details are determined by a set of rules and defaults, some of which are customizable.
HCOSS DB2 to SQL Server conversion is triggered by setting the DIALECT compiler directive option to either MAINFRAME or MIXED. HCOSS converts all DB2 statements automatically, and converts DB2-compatible SQL Server statements as specified using statement prefixes.
The following topics provide important information on key features of HCOSS that enable you to optimize DB2 to SQL Server conversion: