Jonathan Cook

Dwaine Snow

Calene Janacek

DB2 is a database that is geared for use on the Web. It provides the user with a set of protocols and tasks that give the end user the ability to integrate the database via the Web quickly and efficiently. It also incorporates databases that allow the database to store data in different formats. These may include video, animation and sound, and another dimension to database integration.

The DB2 Cluster Certification Guide

Grant Hutchinson

Completely revised and updated with the newest features of DB2 Common Server Version 5, this book takes database administrators and application developers preparing for DB2 certification through a self-paced look at the fundamentals of administering and developing applications for DB2 Common Server. The CD-ROM includes trial versions of DB2 for Win95/NT/OS2, DB2 Software Developer's Kit, and DB2 Administrator's Toolkit.

DB2 Universal Database Certification Guide

Thomas X. Phan

Straight from IBM, Advanced DBA Certification Guide and Reference for DB2 Universal Database v8for Linux, UNIX, and Windowsis the definitive guide to enterprise-class DB2 v8 administration - andthe onlyauthoritative self-study guide for IBM's new DB2 advanced DBA exam. Delivers proventechniques for enterprise-class security, user management, recovery, scalability, optimization,troubleshooting, remote administration, and more! CD-ROM: DB2 Universal Database v8 EnterpriseServer Edition trial version plus complete documentation.

Advanced DBA Certification Guide and Reference for DB2 Universal Database V8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Raul F. Chong

Xiaomei Wang

Michael Dang

The Easy, Visual Way to Master IBM® DB2 for Linux®, UNIX®, and Windows®—Fully Updated for Version 9.5 IBM DB2 9 and DB2 9.5 provide breakthrough capabilities for providing Information on Demand, implementing Web services and Service Oriented Architecture, and streamlining information management. Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples, Second Edition, is the easiest way to master the latest versions of DB2 and apply their full power to your business challenges. Written by four IBM DB2 experts, this book introduces key concepts with dozens of examples drawn from the authors' experience working with DB2 in enterprise environments. Thoroughly updated for DB2 9.5, it covers new innovations ranging from manageability to performance and XML support to API integration. Each concept is presented with easy-to-understand screenshots, diagrams, charts, and tables. This book is for everyone who works with DB2: database administrators, system administrators, developers, and consultants. With hundreds of well-designed review questions and answers, it will also help professionals prepare for the IBM DB2 Certification Exams 730, 731, or 736. Coverage includes Choosing the right version of DB2 for your needs Installing and configuring DB2 Understanding the DB2 environment, instances, and databases Establishing client and server connectivity Working with database objects Utilizing breakthrough pureXML™ technology, which provides for nativeXML support Mastering administration, maintenance, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and recovery Understanding improvements in the DB2 process, memory, and storage models Implementing effective database security Leveraging the power of SQL and XQuery

Dwaine Snow

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