For DB2: What does it mean when the column definition has ALWAYS GENERATED AS IDENTITY defined?

For DB2: What does it mean when the column definition has ALWAYS GENERATED AS IDENTITY defined?

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Resolution:
It is a DB2 feature that will assign a sequential unique number to the column whenever a row inserts into the table. DB2 will guarantee uniqueness when a unique index creates for the column. The column ADB_SEQUENCE in each publishing table implements this solution to guarantee chronological sequence of events. However, there can only be one column of this kind in a table.

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For DB2: What does it mean when the column definition has ALWAYS GENERATED AS IDENTITY defined?