DB2 Universal Database V8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Certification Guide (IBM DB2 Certification Guide Series) - Softcover

Baklarz, George; Wong, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130463612 ISBN 13: 9780130463616

Publisher: IBM Press, 2003

Synopsis

Appropriate for all courses in IBM DB2 Version 8 database administration, and all courses preparing students to pass IBM's new DB2 certification exams (Exam 512: Fundamentals and Exam 513: Administration).

In this book, two of IBM's leading DB2 consultants present the only complete, start-to-finish guide to DB2 Universal Database V8/8.1 administration and development for UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, and the first authoritative preparation guide for IBM's latest DB2 certification exams (512 and 513). This definitive reference and self-study guide covers every aspect of deploying and managing DB2 Universal Database V8 and V8.1, including: database design for optimal performance, availability, and recoverability; day-to-day administration and backup; comparing, selecting, and using appropriate DB2 programming techniques; deploying networked and Internet-centered database applications; migrating to DB2 UDB V8 from other databases or earlier versions of DB2; and much more. It also contains an unparalleled collection of IBM tips for maximizing database performance, availability, and efficiency. The accompanying CD-ROM contains a complete trial version of DB2 UDB V8 Personal Edition, as well as bonus study questions for IBM's latest DB2 certification exam.

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From the Back Cover:

DB2 Universal Database v8 builds on the world's #1 enterprise database to simplify anytime/anywhere information integration, streamline management, automate resource tuning,enhance business intelligence, and maximize performance, scalability, and reliability.

Now, IBM offers complete, start-to-finish coverage of DB2 Universal Database v8 administration and development for UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms... and authoritative preparation for IBM's newest DB2 certification exam.

This definitive reference and self-study guide covers every aspect of deploying and managing DB2 Universal Database v8, including best practices for DB2 database design and development; day-to-day administration and backup; expert techniques for deploying networked, Internet-centered, and XML-based database applications; migrating to DB2 UDB v8; and much more.You'll also find an unparalleled collection of IBM tips and tricks for maximizing the performance, availability, and value of any database system. Coverage includes:

• Manageability and serviceability enhancements, including new tools for storagemanagement and monitoring database health
• Performance improvement withmultidimensional clustering, enhanced prefetching, threading of Java UDFs and storedprocedures, and materialized query tables
• New Setup wizards, configuration assistants, GUItools, and DB2 Administration Server (DAS) improvements
• Availability andscalability enhancements
• New DB2 v8 Replication and Data Warehouse Centers
• Major improvements for developers, including SQL, XML, JDBC, and CLIenhancements

Whether you're a DBA, a developer, a DB2 certification candidate, or all three, DB2Universal Database v8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database AdministrationCertification Guide is the one book you can't afford to be without.

• Straight from IBM, the ultimate guide to running DB2 v8 and preparing for IBM's latest DB2certification exam!
• In-depth coverage of DB2 v8 database administration and development
• Covers new DB2 v8 enhancements in manageability, serviceability, reliability, availability, and performance
• Contains in-depth coverage of new DB2 v8 tools, including the Replication, Data Warehouse, and Development Centers
• Presents expert tips and best practices from IBM's own DB2 customer support organization

About the CD

The CD-ROM included with this book contains a complete trial version of DB2 UDB V8Personal Edition, plus the DB2DEMO program to help explore the many features of DB2.

Synopsis:

Straight from IBM, this is the only book to offer complete, start-to-finish coverage of DB2 Universal Database V8 administration and development for UNIX, Linux, Windows, and OS/2 exam. This definitive reference and self-study guide covers every aspect of deploying and managing DB2 Universal Database V8.1, including: database design for optimal performance, availability, and recoverability; day-to-day administration and backup; comparing, selecting, and using appropriate DB2 programming techniques; deploying networked and Internet-centered database applications; migrating to DB2 UDB from other databases or earlier versions of DB2; and much more. DB2 Version 8 represents one of the most feature-packed significant releases in DB2's history! With Version 8 key topics such as Performance Enhancements, Manageability Enhancements, etc are addressed.

About this edition

• Publisher: IBM Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130463612
• ISBN 13: 9780130463616
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 912