A database function is a database object that contains a series of statements and, therefore, forms an independent part of a program.
Database procedures are generated and stored in the database. They can define as many database procedures as required. To execute a database procedure, you must call it up from an application program using the appropriate SQL statement.
See also:
Reference Manual
· Name of a Database Procedure
· CREATE DBPROC Statement (create_dbproc_statement)
· CALL Statement (call_statement)