Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 06:05:14 -0700 From: "DB2 Today" Subject: Welcome to Version XXIX of DB2 Today ****************************************************************** ********* DB2 Today Issue XXIX - September 2002 *********** ****************************************************************** Dear IBM, DB2 Universal Database V8.1 is here - Discover and test the next stage of the relational database from IBM - NOW! Check out and download the newest release of IBM's DB2 Version 8.1 for Linux, Unix and Windows. Familiarize yourself with the next stage of the relational database --it integrates, manages and leverages information from any database, no matter what platform or format, both inside and outside your organization. The software even diagnoses and self repairs problems through autonomic computing capabilities. The results: faster queries, single step entries, and enhanced insight capabilities. 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Thank you. ****************************************************************** **************** TABLE OF CONTENT ********************* ****************************************************************** ================================================================== GENERAL ================================================================== ************ News ************************************************ <1> DB2 tops VARBusiness report card <2> Meet the Experts: Matt Huras on Version 8 Enhancements in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows <3> DB2 Development Center - The Next Generation AD Tooling for DB2 <4> Administration Made Easier: New and Improved Tools in DB2 Universal Database Version 8 <5> PeopleSoft's "2002 Partner Award of Excellence" <6> IBM eServer xSeries or pSeries for PeopleSoft's Accelerated Solutions <7> DB2 is the best all around product according to Bloor Research <8> Migrating to DB2 is easier than ever <9> Creating a flexible infrastructure for integrating information <10> Production to Development - Moving Databases <11> DB2 Developer Domain Web Services Resources <12> Getting the Most from Hash Joins on DB2 Universal Database <13> PartnerWorld for Developers (PWD) <14> AxCell Biosciences Explores Pathways to Disease with IBM DB2 Database Technology <15> IBM and Molecular Mining Team to Advance Drug Discovery <16> Best Practice: Using java:comp and the DB2 Connect Gateway for Portable Database Applications <17> An Introduction to Linux for DBAs (Red Hat and SuSe) ************** Offers ******************************************** <18> Be one of the first to try IBM's newest release of DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 - Open Beta <19> Leverage you company's data no matter where it resides with IBM's DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition and save up to a 30% <20> Learn about Reduced Pricing for DB2 for Linux on Intel when ordered through Passport Advantage <21> Check out the latest offers for IBM Data Management! ************** Conferences *************************************** <22> March 2003 Asia Pacific Conference ================================================================== DB2 PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************ DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS ************************* <23> Getting Started with DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS Version 7 for DB2 Distributed Platform Users <24> Meet the Experts: Curt Cotner on SQL and Networking Enhancements in DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS ================================================================== SOLUTIONS ================================================================== ********** Business Intelligence ********************************* <25> NAG an IBM Premier Business Partner *********** Content Manager ************************************** <26> September classes scheduled for Content Manager <27> Crawl over 200 types of content on the Web with Enterprise Information Portal V8.1 Web Crawler Service <28> New technical information for Content Manager for OS/390 <29> New Technical Information for Content Manager OnDemand for OS/390! <30> OnDemand adds scalability, security and searchability to statements at Commonwealth Bank ================================================================== INFORMIX PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************** Other Informix Products *************************** <31> Informix Developer Zone:Getting Started with IBM Informix J/Foundation on Linux <32> IIUG Web cast of Office Connect v3 & IDS v9 <33>IIUG Membership Passes Milestones <34> IIUG Election Results ================================================================== SKILL AND EDUCATION ================================================================== ************* DB2 CERTIFICATION ********************************** <35> Build your Data Management Career with Complimentary Resource From IBM <36> Begin your Database career with IBM Data Management Certification -- Free Study Materials Available <37> Free Fast Path to DB2 UDB for Experienced Relational DBAs ************** CLASSES (DB2 & Informix) ************************** <38> Sample Database Migration Tutorial Using IBM DB2 Migration Toolkit <39> Tutorial: Using DB2 Instead of Microsoft Access <40> No Charge DB2 UDB Programming Fastpath Course <41> Take advantage of one of the most powerful solutions for e-business -- DB2 for AIX - and get free DB2 training <42> IBM Training Partner Program Available Now <43> IBM Life Sciences Seminar Series <44> Web Lectures - IBM Life Sciences Web Lecture Series ================================================================== UniData and UniVerse (U2) ================================================================== <45> U2 Professional Certification Coming In September ****************************************************************** ********************** ARTICLES ******************************* ****************************************************************** ================================================================== GENERAL ================================================================== ************ News ************************************************ <1> DB2 tops VARBusiness report card And the winner is ... IBM's DB2. DB2 took first place in the overall database software category in the 2002 VARBusiness 17th Annual Report Card survey. Read more... http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9103&c=13661&o=3&ef=T&cn=894409 or http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9142&c=13661&o=4&ef=T&cn=894409 <2> Meet the Experts: Matt Huras on Version 8 Enhancements in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows If you're curious about what "multidimensional clustering" is, Matt Huras, IBM Distinguished Engineer and DB2 architect, explains why you should care. He also gives an overview of some of the other technical highlights in DB2 Version 8.1. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9148&c=13661&o=5&ef=T&cn=894409 <3> DB2 Development Center - The Next Generation AD Tooling for DB2 DB2 Version 8 promises to be an exciting release for developers. Check out the new DB2 Development Center, which is a rapid iterative development environment for building stored procedures, user-defined functions, and more. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9145&c=13661&o=6&ef=T&cn=894409 <4> Administration Made Easier: New and Improved Tools in DB2 Universal Database Version 8 DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 makes huge strides in manageability with new and improved tools to make the DBA's job much easier, including wizards to guide you through complex tasks, and advisers that use algorithms to recommend courses of action http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9147&c=13661&o=7&ef=T&cn=894409 <5> PeopleSoft's "2002 Partner Award of Excellence" IBM and PwC Consulting were the only two partners chosen as PeopleSoft's "2002 Partner Award of Excellence" presented at the PeopleSoft Connect conference held in New Orleans. PeopleSoft Chairman and CEO Craig Conway announced the awards in his main tent key note speech that opened the conference on Monday, August 26, 2002. This award represents the continuing growth for the relationship between IBM with PeopleSoft which has seen an increasing focus on IBM Data Management. DB2 is the strategic platform for PeopleSoft's UNIX application development and testing, DB2 Everyplace is embedded in all PeopleSoft mobile applications, and DB2 Connect is the only certified connectivity platform to the mainframe for PeopleSoft applications. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9141&c=13661&o=8&ef=T&cn=894409 <6> IBM eServer xSeries or pSeries for PeopleSoft's Accelerated Solutions DB2 database software will be included as part of an optimixed infrastructure solution consisting of either an IBM eServer xSeries or pSeries for PeopleSoft's Accelerated Solutions. This competitively priced solution is targeted at medium-sized customers in the financial services, discrete manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries. This offering is the latest example of IBM's focus on delivering proven e-business solutions to the medium business market as they look to gain competitive advantage via technology. The worldwide CRM market opportunity according to Gartner Dataquest is $25.3 billion in 2002 with SMB customers poised to contribute significantly to this opportunity. <7> DB2 is the best all around product according to Bloor Research Bloor research has released an in-depth report on the Database market. "DB2 has emerged as the best all around product with particular strengths in business Intelligence applications and for scalability". Learn about the latest trends in data management technology and how DB2 stacks up against the Oracle and Microsoft SQL server. Download report at http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9124&c=13661&o=9&ef=T&cn=894409 <8> Migrating to DB2 is easier than ever IBM makes migrating to DB2 easy through a variety of IBM consulting services, tools and products that ensure your switch will be as painless and quick as possible - whether you are looking to do a wholesale migration or integrating your existing system with IBM DB2. Check out our new migration toolkits for Microsoft SQL, Sybase and Oracle at http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9129&c=13661&o=10&ef=T&cn=894409 <9> Creating a flexible infrastructure for integrating information. This IBM Information Integration White Paper describes today ?s e-business environment and the competitive mandate to integrate information across and beyond the enterprise. Initiatives, such as customer relationship management, supply chain management and business intelligence are based on successfully integrating information from both structured and unstructured data sources. Information integration technology enables integrated, real-time access to traditional and emerging data sources, transforms information to meet the needs of business analysts and manages data placement for performance, currency and availability. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9134&c=13661&o=11&ef=T&cn=894409 <10> Production to Development - Moving Databases Moving a database from one system to another can be a complex job. Wouldn?t it be nice if you could move all of the database objects in one clean, automated operation? No setting of constraints, creating indexes, tablespaces, or bufferpools? Using DB2's backup and restore utility to move a database is the easiest way, bar none. This article discusses how you can fully automate the movement of a production database to a development machine in order to perform tests on the most current production data. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9149&c=13661&o=12&ef=T&cn=894409 <11> DB2 Developer Domain Web Services Resources If Web services and DB2 are important to you, this centralized list of resources can help you stay on top of what's new. Start out by reading Grant Hutchison's article on "DB2 Web Services - The Big Picture." http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9104&c=13661&o=13&ef=T&cn=894409 <12> Getting the Most from Hash Joins on DB2 Universal Database Hash joins can significantly improve the performance of certain queries when the system is tuned properly. This paper explains how hash join works and how to properly tune your system to be able to exploit its potential. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9151&c=13661&o=14&ef=T&cn=894409 <13> PartnerWorld for Developers (PWD) provides a single point of entry into the IBM global resources for independent software vendors (ISVs) who build solutions using IBM technologies. The commitment to relationships with ISVs for mutual success is the basis for IBM support of ISVs. PWD features a value strategy that recognizes ISVs who invest in IBM solutions, products, services, and technologies with a focus on delivering e-business solutions. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9119&c=13661&o=15&ef=T&cn=894409 <14> AxCell Biosciences Explores Pathways to Disease with IBM DB2 Da4abase Technology AxCell researchers are using IBM DB2 Intelligent Miner to gain new insights into how proteins interact in complex cellular communication networks. .New insights into signal transduction pathways could lead to more effective treatments for Alzheimer's, cancer and other major diseases. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9114&c=13661&o=16&ef=T&cn=894409 <15> IBM and Molecular Mining Team to Advance Drug Discovery Agreement Links Powerful Data Mining, Predictive Modeling and Data Integration Technologies to Help Researchers Identify Disease Markers and Design Effective Drug Targets http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9115&c=13661&o=17&ef=T&cn=894409 <16> Best Practice: Using java:comp and the DB2 Connect Gateway for Portable Database Applications This WebSphere Developer Domain "Best Practice" provides a way to avoid hardcoding the database name into applications, so that changes are not required when moving the application into production. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9156&c=13661&o=18&ef=T&cn=894409 <17> An Introduction to Linux for DBAs (Red Hat and SuSe) This article is written for Database Administrators (DBAs) who are searching to gather specific information about configuring X Windows and networking on Red Hat Linux 7.3 and SuSE Linux 7.3. This article gives an overview of general Linux administration functions and tasks that a DBA would need to accomplish either using the command line or a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and System Administration tools while administering DB2-related tasks. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9150&c=13661&o=19&ef=T&cn=894409 ************** Offers ******************************************** <18> Be one of the first to try IBM's newest release of DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 - Open Beta Download your complimentary copy of the DB2 Version 8.1 open beta for Linux, Unix and Windows. Be one of the first to try the newest release of DB2 and familiarize yourself with the next stage of the relational database. Building on DB2's leading capabilities of reliability, performance and scalability, DB2 now allows you to access any information, from any application, from any place --- anytime. Download at http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9126&c=13661&o=20&ef=T&cn=894409 <19> Leverage you company's data no matter where it resides with IBM's DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition and save up to a 30%. DB2 Connect - IBM's leading industry gateway product is now available for up to a 30% savings off the regular listed price until September 30, 2002. DB2 Connect leverages you company's data no matter where it resides -- desktop, palm-top applications, mainframe and minicomputer host databases. DB2 Connects provides the application enablement for connecting Web, Windows, UNIX, Linux, OS/2 and mobile applications to S/390 and AS/400 data. For more information http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9128&c=13661&o=21&ef=T&cn=894409 <20> Learn about Reduced Pricing for DB2 for Linux on Intel when ordered through Passport Advantage: You'll find all the necessary part numbers to purchase IBM DB2 Universal Database for Linux at up to 50% off. You'll also find comparison pricing to Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases and "how to buy" information for your specific geography. In North America, there is a "Call Me" button to alert our IBM.com staff that you have questions or would like to place an order. Try it out at: http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9108&c=13661&o=22&ef=T&cn=894409 <21> Check out the latest offers for IBM Data Management! No matter what your area of interest - DB2 UDB, Business Intelligence, Content Management, Informix, Tools or Enterprise Applications - IBM Data Management may have an product, Redbook, white paper or certification offer to help you and your business. Check them out at http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9133&c=13661&o=23&ef=T&cn=894409 ************** Conferences *************************************** <22> March 2003 Asia Pacific Conference Mark your calendars to join the International DB2 Users Group, 20-21 March, at the Wesley Conference Centre in Sydney, Australia, for IDUG 2003 - Asia Pacific. For more information on these and other IDUG programs, visit http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9140&c=13661&o=24&ef=T&cn=894409 ================================================================== DB2 PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************ DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS ************************* <23> Getting Started with DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS Version 7 for DB2 Distributed Platform Users If you know DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, you can leverage those skills to learn DB2 on OS/390 and z/OS. Using analogies to DB2 distributed concepts, author Raul Chong explains the basics of mainframe concepts and installing and administering DB2 S/390. Chong discusses application development, tools, locking and concurrency, and much more. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9146&c=13661&o=25&ef=T&cn=894409 <24> Meet the Experts: Curt Cotner on SQL and Networking Enhancements in DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS Curt Cotner gets into some exciting details about planned enhancements to DB2 for z/OS in the areas of SQL, Java programming, XML, security, and more. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9152&c=13661&o=26&ef=T&cn=894409 ================================================================== SOLUTIONS ================================================================== ********** Business Intelligence ********************************* <25> NAG an IBM Premier Business Partner, has completed version 1.0 of WebScope product for IBM Red Brick Warehouse. WebScope is a tool for improving web site effectiveness and utilizes NAG's unique capabilities in statistics. WebScope leverages Red Brick Warehouse's capabilities as a star schema data mart engine http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=8010&c=13661&o=27&ef=T&cn=894409 *********** Content Manager ************************************** <26> September classes scheduled for Content Manager. Classes for CommonStore are scheduled in Boston and Herrenberg, Germany in September. And, classes for OnDemand are scheduled in Gaithersburg, Boulder, and Raleigh in August and September. For the schedule of these and other events see http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9107&c=13661&o=28&ef=T&cn=894409 For more information on the curriculums, see http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9106&c=13661&o=29&ef=T&cn=894409 <27> Crawl over 200 types of content on the Web with Enterprise Information Portal V8.1 Web Crawler Service. Then use the EIP V8.1 Information Mining Services to organize and analyze the content. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9109&c=13661&o=30&ef=T&cn=894409 <28> New technical information for Content Manager for OS/390. A technical library page was added with all of the publications in one place. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9105&c=13661&o=31&ef=T&cn=894409 <29> New Technical Information for Content Manager OnDemand for OS/390! New versions are available for the Indexing reference and the ODWEK Implementation Guide. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9111&c=13661&o=32&ef=T&cn=894409 <30> OnDemand adds scalability, security and searchability to statements at Commonwealth Bank. Skim the highlights and read the press. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9112&c=13661&o=33&ef=T&cn=894409 ================================================================== INFORMIX PRODUCT FAMILY ================================================================== ************** Other Informix Products *************************** <31> Informix Developer Zone:Getting Started with IBM Informix J/Foundation on Linux This article gives you step-by-step directions for configuring IBM Informix Dynamic Server J/Foundation for a 9.3x server on the Linux platform. By the end of the article, you will be able to execute the J/Foundation examples that ship with the server. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9155&c=13661&o=34&ef=T&cn=894409 <32> IIUG Web cast of Office Connect v3 & IDS v9 The IIUG continued its popular series of Web casts with a well- attended web cast of the versatile IBM Office Connect product. Michael Dick's presentation included a flawless LIVE demo. Watch for the replay and upcoming web cast events at the IIUG Web cast Corner. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=6793&c=13661&o=35&ef=T&cn=894409 <33> IIUG Membership Passes Milestones The IIUG grew to more than 8,000 active members and 15,000 registrations on file during August. Participation in IIUG SIG e-mail lists also reached new records for messages and exceeded 5,200 subscribers. The IIUG worldwide community remains engaged and committed to Informix technology. <34> IIUG Election Results The IIUG completed on-line Board elections August 21 returning seven former members and adding four new directors. The record vote results were announced at the IIUG Annual General Meeting held during the IBM User Conference September 10. See the Election Results at: http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=5531&c=13661&o=36&ef=T&cn=894409 (under Highlights for Today) ================================================================== SKILL AND EDUCATION ================================================================== ************* DB2 CERTIFICATION ********************************** <35> Build your Data Management Career with Complimentary Resources From IBM Are you ready for a new career or new opportunities in the rapidly growing database marketplace? Become a certified DB2 professional and it could enhance your skills, make you more competitive and prepare you for a DB2 career. IBM offers a variety of free resources specifically designed to help you prepare for DB2 certification. For complete exam preparation http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9123&c=13661&o=37&ef=T&cn=894409 <36> Begin your Database career with IBM Data Management Certification -- Free Study Materials Available Are you ready for your career in rapidly growing database marketplace? Becoming IBM certified will validate your skills, and give you a competitive advantage in job interviews. Begin your certification experience by taking Exam 512 - DB2 V7.1 Family Fundamentals. IBM offers a variety of free resources specifically designed to help prepare for this exam.. For complete exam preparation information, please visit, http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=8015&c=13661&o=38&ef=T&cn=894409 <37> Free Fast Path to DB2 UDB for Experienced Relational DBAs This self-study course provides experienced Database Administrators with a way to quickly gain skills in DB2 UDB. Prepare for certification in as little as eight hours. To download the course, visit: http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9122&c=13661&o=39&ef=T&cn=894409 ************** CLASSES (DB2 & Informix) ************************** <38> Sample Database Migration Tutorial Using IBM DB2 Migration Toolkit The free-of-charge IBM DB2 UDB Migration Toolkit can simplify and improve your migration to DB2 Universal Database (UDB). This tutorial demonstrates the use of the toolkit to convert a database model from a Microsoft SQL Server DDL script to a DB2 database. The converted objects include a stored procedure. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9154&c=13661&o=40&ef=T&cn=894409 <39> Tutorial: Using DB2 Instead of Microsoft Access This tutorial contains information on modifying Microsoft Visual Basic samples to use IBM DB2 UDB as a data source instead of Microsoft Access for the Microsoft Duwamish Books sample. http://www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/software/track0.cgi?i=9153&c=13661&o=41&ef=T&cn=894409 <40> No Charge DB2 UDB Programming Fastpath Course This self-study course, DB2 Universal Database (UDB) Programming Fastpath, is designed to teach experienced relational database programmers how to perform the basic database programming for a DB2 UDB system. 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