Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:05:45 -0700 From: "DB2 Today" Subject: Welcome to Version XXVI of DB2 Today ****************************************************************** ********* DB2 Today Issue XXVI - April 2002 ************ ****************************************************************** Dear IBM, IBM® DB2® Universal Database manages data on a variety of platforms including Linux. Linux has become one of the most talked about platforms for e-business because of its powerful functionality, rock-solid stability, and unrivaled value. This issue of DB2 Today includes exciting offers and news items about DB2's support for Linux (http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/) as well as many other interesting topics. We are interested in your FEEDBACK. Please send your comments to: db2today@us.ibm.com >>> Create your own version of this newsletter If you are only interested in some of the topics of this newsletter, you have the option to customize DB2 Today Newsletter. 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Take advantage of the Free Certification Exam! <4> IBM Data Management Scholars Program: Bringing the latest database technology into the classroom ************ News ************************************************ <5> IBM DB2 provides technology leadership with the lowest cost of ownership <6> Get a sneak preview of IBM's exciting new standards-based information integration technologies! <7> IBM Federated Database Technology <8> XPERANTO: Bridging Relational Technologies and XML <9> Advanced SQL Procedural Scripting in DB2 v7.2 <10> Session Persistence - Improving Performance Using WebSphere and DB2 UDB <11> A Report on DB2 for OS/390 Catalog Migration Performance <12> Writing a Web Application that Manipulates DB2 Data (Part 2 of 3) <13> e-Business Intelligence: Data Mart Solutions with DB2 for Linux on zSeries (SG24-6294) <14> DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Data Management Tools Update (SG24-6406) <15> DB2 Warehouse Management: High Availability and Problem Determination Guide (SG24-6544) <16> Fifteen new and enhanced data management tools for DB2 and IMS <17> DB2: The Complete Reference <18> Yet Another Way to Map XML Data to DB2 <19> Writing a Web Application that Manipulates DB2 Data (Part 1 of 3) <20> An Overview of DB2 and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) <21> Making DB2 Case-Insensitive <22> Allocating for High-Velocity Inserts on DB2 UDB for iSeries <23> Special Delivery: Bulk e-mailing with DB2, Java, JDBC, and the JavaMail API <24> IBM and Mayo Clinic Collaborate on System to Advance Medical Science <25> Database Application Development Using Borland® KylixTM and IBM DB2 Universal Database v7.2 <26> IBM DB2 Change Accumulation Tool for z/OS V1.2 Provides Mini Logs <27> IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS V1.2 Offers Enhanced Monitoring Profiles, Easier Drill Down, Better Visibility into Database Performance Statistics <28> IBM DB2 Web Query Tool for z/OS, V1.3, Offers Shared Catalog, Supports Stored Procedures & Large Objects, Supports More Platforms <29> IBM DB2 Table Editor for z/OS Version 4.3 Provides New Editing Flexibility for Users within its Windows, Java and ISPF-based Interfaces <30> Need more information on Data Management implementations and sample code or support material? ************** Conferences *************************************** <31> IDUG 2002--North America Discount Deadline Approaching <32> Updated details for International DB2 Users Group Events and other Information <33> Content Management Technical Conference <34> IBM Data Management Technical Conference (includes the DB2 & BI Technical Conference and the Informix User Conference) <35> 2002 IMS Technical Conference <36> International Informix User Group Corner <37> Informix products will also be featured at other Data Management Events ================================================================== DB2 PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************ DB2 UDB for Linux *********************************** <38> IBM DB2 Linux for Intel-Based Machines Only Offering Now Available Via Passport Advantage <39> New Tech Guide Available on DB2 for Linux <40> On-Line Tutorial: Apache Web Development with IBM DB2 for Linux ================================================================== SOLUTIONS ================================================================== ********** Business Intelligence ********************************* <41> DB2 Intelligent Miner Scoring Online Education <42> DB2 is the World's Fastest and Most Cost Effective Database ================================================================== INFORMIX PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************** Other Informix Products *************************** <43> The IIUG works to educate the Informix community. <44> IIUG Alert ================================================================== SKILL AND EDUCATION ================================================================== ************* DB2 CERTIFICATION ********************************** <45> Data Management Conferences Offering Free Certification ================================================================== GENERAL ================================================================== ************** Offers ******************************************** <1> DB2 FOR LINUX SPECIAL PRICE -- UP TO HALF OFF WHEN ORDERED THROUGH PASSPORT ADVANTAGE! New lower pricing for DB2 for Linux on Intel-based machines through Passport Advantage for both DB2 Universal Database Workgroup Edition for Linux (Intel), V7.2 or Enterprise Edition for Linux (Intel), V7.2. This product offering is intended for customers and/or developers who have deployed or will deploy Linux in the near-term and who require a reliable and scalable database management system to manage mission-critical data at low-entry costs. http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/passport.html <2> Free copy of IBM's Linux Software Evaluation Kit IBM is committed to supporting the open source community and the Linux operating system, so we have created the IBM Software Evaluation Kit for Linux. This kit contains our industry leading middleware for Linux including IBM DB2 Universal Database, Enterprise Edition, WebSphere Application Server, Lotus Domino and award-winning, proven development tools for Windows such as Visual Age for Java. Order your free copy of the IBM Software Evaluation Kit for Linux: http://ibm1.rjs0.net/servlet/cc?pItDUVUEqpsLOpgFNlDpItDJhtE0EAESE181300 <3> Upgrade your DB2 skills today! Take advantage of the Free Certification Exam! The DB2 Certification Electronic Voucher Promotion for 2002 is being offered during the month of April to candidates who score 75% or greater on a DB2 assessment exam. You will automatically be sent a voucher to take the real certification exam. Earning an IBM certification demonstrates your expertise with IBM data management products and technologies. The information technology (IT) industry, your employer, clients, and peers will recognize your certification as testimony to your IBM technical knowledge. For full program details visit: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/skills/voucher.html <4> IBM Data Management Scholars Program: Bringing the latest database technology into the classroom The IBM Data Management Scholars Program, a complimentary program that provides faculty and researchers with convenient access to Data Management software, hardware and technologies; tutorials and other educational materials; certification; technical support; and much more! Designed to help educational institutions keep current on emerging technology, the program offers an unparalleled degree of flexibility and breadth of benefits. For information on the Data Management Scholars Program, visit: http://www-4.ibm.com/software/data/highered/ ************ News ************************************************ <5> IBM DB2 provides technology leadership with the lowest cost of ownership Consultants and Analysts state that DB2 has a lower cost of ownership. Whom should you believe when it comes to product pricing, technology leadership, and cost of ownership? Read some of these consultants' views on this topic. http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/highlights/db2tcoreports.html <6> Get a sneak preview of IBM's exciting new standards-based information integration technologies! The Xperanto demo represents a preview of IBM's work to combine emerging XML and XQuery standards with the power of data integration. Unique to IBM is the ability to optimize access to diverse sources including relational databases, XML documents, flat files, spreadsheets, Web services, and more. This interactive demo shows how a newly-merged bank and financial services company uses Xquery as a single interface to deliver a single view of data to a customer and to a sales representative. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/developer/demos/xperanto/ <7> IBM Federated Database Technology Few commercial systems have tackled the problem of integrating the real-world problem of diverse and distributed data. This paper describes the technology that enables clients of IBM's federated database engine to access and integrate the data and specialized computational capabilities of a wide range of relational and non­relational data sources. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203haas/0203haas.html <8> XPERANTO: Bridging Relational Technologies and XML The cutting edge of data management research! The XPERANTO research project enables XML-based applications to leverage relational database technology by using XML views of existing relational data. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203shekita/0203shekita.pdf <9> Advanced SQL Procedural Scripting in DB2 v7.2 DB2 scripting is useful for automating tasks, testing, and quickly prototyping simple scenarios. This article describes how to make scripts that contain SQL procedural language elements, how to spool the output of scripts to a log file, and how to deal with parameters. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203yip/0203yip.html <10> Session Persistence - Improving Performance Using WebSphere and DB2 UDB If you are responsible for developing, delivering or tuning applications that are based on DB2 Universal Database(7.2 or later)and WebSphere Application Server Advanced Edition(4.0.1 or later), this article offers some important advice on how to make those applications run faster. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203kitchlu/0203kitchlu.html <11> A Report on DB2 for OS/390 Catalog Migration Performance This article quantifies the significant improvement in version- to-version catalog migration performance in DB2 for OS/390. Recommendations are provided to help make the process go even faster. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203shibamiya/0203shibamiya.html <12> Writing a Web Application that Manipulates DB2 Data (Part 2 of 3) This popular article is updated for WebSphere Application Server 4.01. Part 2 delves deeper into adding servlet code to the application http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203vangennip/0203vangennip2.html <13> e-Business Intelligence: Data Mart Solutions with DB2 for Linux on zSeries (SG24-6294) This IBM Redbook explains the benefits of Business Intelligence solutions using DB2 for Linux on zSeries. We discuss several studies done at IBM zSeries Teraplex Integration Center to demonstrate how the latest features of the zSeries hardware and z/VM 4.2 operating environment extend the value proposition for consolidating data marts on DB2 for Linux for zSeries. http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg246294.html?Open <14> DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Data Management Tools Update (SG24-6406) IBM's focus on practical tools has brought enhancements to current DB2 UDB Server for OS/390 and z/OS ancillary products along with the introduction of new tools. From the set of over 20 DB2 Data Management Tools that are currently available, this IBM Redbook contains a detailed description of five: DB2 Archive Log Compression, DB2 Automation Tool, DB2 Change Accumulation, DB2 Log Analysis Tool, and DB2 Object Restore. http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg246406.html?Open <15> DB2 Warehouse Management: High Availability and Problem Determination Guide (SG24-6544) Using IBM DB2 Universal Database and DB2 Warehouse Manager provides a central point of control for managing data sources, including processes for building and populating data warehouses (or datamarts). The objective of this IBM Redbook is to deliver guidelines for building a High Availability DB2 warehouse environment and to assist with problem determination when using DB2 Warehouse Manager. http://publib-b.boulder.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedbookAbstracts/sg246544.html?Open <16> Fifteen new and enhanced data management tools for DB2 and IMS With the March 5th announcement of 15 data management tools for DB2 and IMS, this is the fourth DM Tools announcement in eighteen months--proof that our commitment to meet customer requirements for affordable, functionally rich tools reflects the same commitment to performance as the recent Olympic Winter Games: faster, higher, stronger. http://www-4.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/announce.html <17> DB2: The Complete Reference This comprehensive one-volume guide covers everything from database design to coding applications. There are chapters about deploying DB2 installations and configuration across an enterprise, creating databases, controlling data access, moving data, recovering data, performance issues, advanced SQL, data warehousing, embedded SQL, Java support, and more! There are also good reference sections that cover SQL statements, DB2 commands, and utilities. This book will be a valuable resource for DB2 novices and DB2 experts and is current up to and including Version 7.2. (Publisher Osborne/McGraw-Hill; Authors: Roman B. Melnyk and Paul C. Zikopoulos, IBM. ISBN: 0-07-213344-9) http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=0072133449&vm= <18> Yet Another Way to Map XML Data to DB2 Here's a simple, efficient, and flexible way to map data-centric XML data to DB2. This proposed solution can use indexes for efficient access paths, and SQL statements let you apply many operations on the XML data. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203lima/0203lima.html <19> Writing a Web Application that Manipulates DB2 Data (Part 1 of 3) Part 1 of a revised version of this popular 3-part article takes you step by step through the process of writing a DB2 Web application. This first part takes you through configuration of DB2 and WebSphere, creating the HTML page, and creating a database bean servlet. The article includes updated information to run with WebSphere V4. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203vangennip/0203vangennip1.html <20> An Overview of DB2 and Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) Are you confused about JDBC support in DB2? Author Paul Zikopoulos pulls it all together and answers common questions, too. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203zikopoulos/0203zikopoulos.html <21> Making DB2 Case-Insensitive Read these tips on letting users search data in a way that is natural for them--with no worries about case sensitivity. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203adamache/0203adamache.html <22> Allocating for High-Velocity Inserts on DB2 UDB for iSeries Read these tips on improving insert performance in concurrent environments. A sample SQL stored procedure is included. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0203milligan/0203milligan.html <23> Special Delivery: Bulk e-mailing with DB2, Java, JDBC, and the JavaMail API Need to deliver customized messages to a large database of e-mail addresses? Follow IBM Java Services Consultant, Kulvir Bhogal, as he leads you through a complete example of how to accomplish bulk e-mailing with DB2, Java, JDBC, and the JavaMail API. http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/ibm/library/i-email/ <24> IBM and Mayo Clinic Collaborate on System to Advance Medical Science This high-tech initiative aims to give Mayo Clinic investigators fast access to genomic information, clinical and lab tests, demographics and other data to support clinical trials and identify improved treatment decisions. Read more about this IBM Life Sciences at: http://www-3.ibm.com/solutions/lifesciences/mayo.html <25> Database Application Development Using Borland® KylixTM and IBM DB2 Universal Database v7.2 This document is intended to highlight the ways to best integrate Kylix and DB2. It is recommended that this document be reviewed before any application development actually takes place, so that optimal practices documented in this paper are under consideration at application design time. The paper is presented in two parts: Part I is a description of the underpinnings of the Kylix dbExpress database access layer and Part II highlights the best practices to integrate Kylix and DB2, using a scenario/solutions approach so that it is easier to identify problems and find possible solution(s). http://www.ibm.com/software/data/pubs/papers/kylix/kylix.pdf <26> IBM DB2 Change Accumulation Tool for z/OS V1.2 Provides Mini Logs To save I/O Time in Producing More Consistent Image Copies IBM DB2 Change Accumulation Tool for z/OS V 1.2 provides a low-overhead data restoration solution that minimizes downtime. Version 1.2, available in June 2002, offers mini logs that create alternate datasets for frequently processed objects – saving I/O time in producing more consistent data image copies. Version 1.2 also offers DBAs an ISPF component to create, store and run batch jobs. Version 1.2 also makes it easier to be prepared for a recovery scenario by allowing DBAs to process the data up to a log point established by a stand-alone QUIESCE utility run. For more information on IBM DB2 Change Accumulation Tool for z/OS, visit: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/ <27> IBM DB2 Query Monitor for z/OS V1.2 Offers Enhanced Monitoring Profiles, Easier Drill Down, Better Visibility into Database Performance Statistics IBM DB2 Query Monitor V1.2 helps DBAs maximize DB2 availability and improve performance by clearly identifying resource-intensive queries. Version 1.2, available June 2002, offers enhanced monitoring profiles that allow DBAs to collect detail for specified resources such as a plan, DBRM, job, or user, when exception conditions, such as excessive GETPAGE requests, and negative SQL codes, are triggered. Version 1.2 also lets users know when there's quiet time, or no activity in DB2, so DBAs can optimize productivity. V1.2 also lets users view performance statistics at the section level and go, without intermediary steps, from summary levels to detail data. For more information, http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/ <28> IBM DB2 Web Query Tool for z/OS, V1.3, Offers Shared Catalog, Supports Stored Procedures & Large Objects, Supports More Platforms IBM DB2 Web Query Tool for z/OS, V1.3, allows end users and administrators to access enterprise data with speed and reliability, virtually anywhere, anytime. Version 1.3, available July 2002, offers a shared catalog for accessing data, support for stored procedures and large objects, various formats to transform query results, and increased platform support -- allowing users to administer data with greater ease and flexibility. Objects saved in a shared Web Query catalog can be directed to run at any connectable database server, making it easier to access data. Version 1.3 also gives users increased WebSphere, Informix and Server-side XSL support. For more information: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/ <29> IBM DB2 Table Editor for z/OS Version 4.3 Provides New Editing Flexibility for Users within its Windows, Java and ISPF-based Interfaces IBM DB2 Table Editor for z/OS V4.3, available July 2002, is a multipurpose table-editing tool, offering DBAs, developers, and the entire enterprise, direct update and data creation operations on IBM DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS databases from within Windows, Java, or ISPF-based interfaces. For more information, http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/ <30> Need more information on Data Management implementations and sample code or support material? Check out the latest Data Management Redbooks that explore integration, implementation and operation of realistic customer scenarios that include Windows NT, SAP and Oracle among others. To download IBM Redbooks visit: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com ************** Conferences *************************************** <31> IDUG 2002--North America Discount Deadline Approaching IDUG 2002--North America is quickly approaching, 12-16 May, in San Diego, California. Register by 12 April, and save US$145 off the full registration price. Now in it's 14th year, this premier DB2 education event, hosted by the International DB2 users Group(IDUG) will feature more than 140 technical sessions, covering the breadth of the DB2 product family. Featured presenters will include IBM's Tom Rosamilia, Vice President, Worldwide Data Management Development and General Manager, and Jean Paul Jacob, Manager of External Technical Relations, IBM Almaden Research Center. Plus, new to this year's conference is a program specifically designed for Informix users who are new to, or are considering DB2, and who wish to understand IBM's strategy and technology integration directions. http://www.idug.org <32> Updated details for International DB2 Users Group Events and other Information IDUG 2002--North America, 12-16 May 2002, San Diego, CA, USA IDUG 2002--Technical Symposium, 19 - 20 September 2002, Toronto, ON, Canada IDUG 2002--Europe, 21-24 October 2001, Lisbon, Portugal IDUG 2002--Asia Pacific, Dates and Location to be Announced http://www.idug.org <33> Content Management Technical Conference June 17 - 19, 2002 Sheraton San Diego, San Diego, CA The agenda for the Content Management Technical Conference is rapidly taking shape. Enhance your skills by choosing from over 70+ in-depth elective sessions devoted to making your e-business do more real business! Some new and exciting activities are being planned - so watch this space and our Web site for more details coming soon. For more details visit: http://www-3.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/content/index.html?c=IBM_DB2Today&n=various&t=aff <34> IBM Data Management Technical Conference (includes the DB2 & BI Technical Conference and the Informix User Conference) September 9-13, 2002 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA Now that IBM is integrating the best data management technologies in our industry into a seamless set of solutions, find out how you can derive new insight and enhance your technical knowledge to grow your business opportunities. Join us for a new event - the IBM Data Management Technical Conference which combines two conferences into one - see what both product families, DB2 and Informix, have to offer you and explore them to the depth you desire! For more details and to enroll, visit: http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/dm?c=IBM_DB2Today&n=various&t=aff <35> 2002 IMS Technical Conference September 30- October 3 Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis is the one stop you need to make in 2002 to learn about the new and enhanced IMS V7 and V8 technologies for transforming your enterprise into an e-business superhighway. Join us for a most special learning experience at the IMS Technical Conference where you will build new skills and witness new solutions. The Registration fee is $1,695. For more details, visit: http://www.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/us/ims?c=IBM_DB2Today&n=various&t=aff <36> International Informix User Group Corner Come join the IIUG at the IBM Software Symposium in Vienna, Austria on 10-14 June 2002. Informix users will have their own set of sessions and can attend other sessions as well. This event promotes the international presence that the IIUG works hard to maintain. Please see the conference homepage at: http://www-3.ibm.com/services/learning/conf/europe/sfw_symp/index.html <37> Informix products will also be featured at other Data Management Events See the IIUG's conference homepage at: http://www.iiug.org/ver1/calendar/conference_corner.html ================================================================== DB2 PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************ DB2 UDB for Linux *********************************** <38> IBM DB2 Linux for Intel-Based Machines Only Offering Now Available Via Passport Advantage There has never been a better time to buy DB2 Universal Database (UDB) for Linux! DB2 UDB Workgroup Edition and Enterprise Edition for Intel-based machines is being offered at significantly reduced pricing through Passport Advantage. Ordering information for this product offering can be found here. http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/passport.html <39> New Tech Guide Available on DB2 for Linux Trying to decide on an open source Relational Database Management System versus a commercial database solution such as IBM's DB2 Universal Database? This Technology Guide, written by The Applied Technologies Group, Inc. provides additional insight to help you with your decision making process. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/techarticle/0202applied/0202applied.html > <40> On-Line Tutorial: Apache Web Development with IBM DB2 for Linux Learn to develop Web applications using database programming interfaces with IBM DB2 for Linux. This tutorial covers the steps required to use either PHP, Perl, or Python languages with DB2 for Linux and Apache. This tutorial helps you do the following: Install and configure DB2 for Linux, Apache, PHP, Perl, and Python. Identify and include DB2 specific drivers for each language database interface. Connect to the DB2 database. Create and execute SQL statements. http://www7b.software.ibm.com/dmdd/library/tutorials/db2linux/db2linux.html > ================================================================== SOLUTIONS ================================================================== ********** Business Intelligence ********************************* <41> DB2 Intelligent Miner Scoring Online Education The DB2 Intelligent Miner Scoring online education is available now. It is hosted by the IBM Web Lecture Services La Hulpe and can be accessed from the intranet and the internet under the following URL: http://www.ibmweblectureservices.ihost.com/ibm/imse/ <42> DB2 is the World's Fastest and Most Cost Effective Database Two new DB2 TPC-H benchmarks released on February 6, 2002 demonstrate why DB2 is the best choice for a Business Intelligence (BI) implementation. The benchmarks, one at the 1TB scale factor and one at the 3TB scale factor, give DB2 both the #1 performance rating and the #1 price/performance rating for both scale factors. These results combined with DB2's prior TPC-H results gives DB2 #1 performance at all published scale factors. http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/highlights/db2leads-tpch.html ================================================================== INFORMIX PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************** Other Informix Products *************************** <43> The IIUG works to educate the Informix community. Please join us for one of these upcoming Webcasts: 03 April 2002: Four J's Technical Overview http://www.iiug.org/ver1/resources/webcasts/webcast_03apr02.html 11 April 2002: Informix product roadmap: IDS, Foundation, Linux http://www.iiug.org/ver1/resources/webcasts/webcast_11apr02.html For the latest information: http://www.iiug.org <44> IIUG Alert The latest IIUG Alert brings you the latest news and information for your Informix needs. Please find it at: http://www.iiug.org/ver1/news/alerts/alert_22mar02.html ================================================================== SKILL AND EDUCATION ================================================================== ************* DB2 CERTIFICATION ********************************** <45> Data Management Conferences Offering Free Certification Both IDUG 2002 - North America, May 12-16, 2002, in San Diego, CA and fhe IBM Data Management Technical Conference, September 9 - 13, 2002 in Anaheim, CA, are offering free certification testing. 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