You can create, validate, and deploy a plan hint for an
SQL statement that runs on a DB2® for z/OS® subsystem. With a plan hint,
you can set criteria to assist the DB2 optimizer
to select the optimal execution plan for the SQL statement.
What to do next
For help with creating, validating, and deploying plan hints,
click the

button at the top of the page and in the windows that you
open. You can also type F1 for help.