Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:51:15 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM DB2 Information Management Software Subject: DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter Welcome to the September issue of IBM DB2 Information Management Software Today, the e-Newsletter that delivers exciting offers, product news, events, education and more around the DB2 software portfolio of solutions. The 2003 IBM Data Management Technical Conference is only six weeks away! This exciting 4.5 day event will provide you a gateway to experiencing IBM DB2 information management software's entire product portfolio. Explore the most in-depth technical content available on the planet in one place at one time! Having brought together the DB2, IBM Informix® and IBM U2 communities into one event, we're offering you the chance to network and gain a complete picture of the DB2 software's product portfolio, solutions and services. Don't miss this opportunity to develop skills in numerous DB2 software product technologies and gain new insight, address business issues and enhance your technical knowledge to grow your business opportunities. Determine which sessions you'd like to attend ahead of time by reviewing our detailed session abstracts that are now available on the Web. Come join us in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 27-31, 2003 for the event that's the best of its kind! http://www.ibm.com/training/conf/us/dm Have you updated your profile to receive the newsletter in a convenient HTML format? https://www6.software.ibm.com/reg/dm-db2modify/dm-db2modify-r Do you have colleagues that would find value in this newsletter? New readers can subscribe and customize the newsletter to accommodate their interests in DB2 software by visiting http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2infonews/ How are we doing? We welcome and encourage your feedback on the information we bring to you monthly. 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In This Month's Issue: ====================== DB2 Information Management Software in the News o Financing Options from IBM Offers o Free E-newsletter Subscription Offer From Database Trends and Applications Events o IBM Data Management Technical Conference: Advanced agenda planning and Pre-conference sessions and tutorials o Take the NEW DB2 UDB Problem Determination Exam for free at DMTC o IBM to Present at International Spectrum Australia DB2 Information Mangement Software Product Line o New and Enhanced DB2 and IMS Tools Announced, Available September 26 o Tools and resources for DB2 and Windows developers o Tools for CICS o eServer integrated platform for e-business o DB2 for Linux Ships with IBM's eServer iSeries o The mainframe renaissance o TCO for server consolidation with zSeries o IBM zSeries with capacity on demand IBM Informix Product Line o FourGen CASE Tools - Informix-4GL Code Generator & GUI Front-end o IBM Informix: Integration Through Data Federation - Second IBM Informix Redbook Published In Record Time! IBM Information Integration o Start here to learn about Grid computing: Get a grounding in basic concepts DB2 Business Intelligence Solutions o The Evolution to Enterprise-Scale Business Intelligence: An Executive Seminar Series Featuring Gartner Research Cross Brand Activity o Download WebSphere Studio Version 5.1 now! o WebSphere Portal Technical Conference (October 1-3, 2003, Boston, MA) o Create, deploy, publish, and consume a simple Web service: A Speed-start Web services primer o Looking for Lotus Redbooks? Get the latest Lotus Redbook CD delivered to you at no charge. o Speed-start Web services: tools, training, and support for developers to build Web services Technical Corner o Accessing DB2 Universal Database using the Globus Toolkit and OGSA-DAI o Meet the Experts: Don Chamberlin o Tips for Installing Fix Pack 3 on DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 o DB2 Basics: Creating Your First Trigger in DB2 Universal Database o Five Performance Rules for Developing DB2 Web Applications With C# Builder o IBM DB2 Universal Database and Adaptec DuraStor Performance Study o DB2 Version 8 Connectivity Cheat Sheet o DB2 Basics: Fun with Dates and Times o Using DB2 Connect in an iSeries Linux Partition o Getting Started with DB2 for Linux on AMD64 o IBM Data Discovery and Query Builder: Plug-ins by Example o DB2 for z/OS Tools for Database Administration and Change Management o Migrating to DB2 Universal Database Express Edition V8.1: A roadmap for developers and administrators o Relation Modeling with UML o Implementing an SQL EJB Wrapper as a Model Helper using an Access Bean o A visual tour of OGSA Certification o Begin your Database career with IBM DB2 Information Management Certification -- Free Study Materials Available o Would you like to get DB2 UDB Certified for free? Training Classes o Would you like to--"Teach Yourself DB2 Universal Database in 21 Days"? o Now Available DB2 UDB v8.1 Handbook for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, First Edition o ITES-Workshop: DB2 für z/OS - Subsystem Cloning o Get Started with the IBM Scholars Program! Web Casts and e-Learning o Developing DB2 UDB Stored Procedures with the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Add-In o IBM Downloads for developers: Trial development tools and middleware o Larry Downes Webcast on Digital Strategy and the Customer - September 24 o Caching Technologies Webcast - October 1 o Gartner's Key Technology Industry Trends Webcast - October 23 User Group News o IDUG 2003 - Technical Symposium in Toronto September 18-19 o Presentation Abstracts for IDUG 2004 - North America Now Being Accepted o IDUG 2003 - Europe takes place 7-10 October in Nice, France ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software in the News ------------------------------------------------------------ Financing Options from IBM Finance your software acquisitions -- both IBM and non-IBM -- with the flexible programs and competitive rates offered by IBM Global Financing, the worldwide leader in I/T financing. IBM Global Financing offers attractive rates and provides unique benefits, including: -- Flexible terms and conditions -- Customized payment schedules -- "One-stop" financing for hardware, software and services -- Simplified paperwork Visit us for more ways to implement the solutions you need today! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D73 ------------------------------------------------------------ Offers ------------------------------------------------------------ Free E-newsletter Subscription Offer From Database Trends and Applications You're responsible for your organization's most valuable asset -- its information. You manage multiple databases and support key enterprise applications. 5 Minute Briefing: Data Integration e-newsletter is written for you. Every week, we publish breaking news, data, and insights about the most important products and trends in the rapidly evolving enterprise information management arena. We don't waste your time. We have tightly written articles and no jumps to the Web. Our name says it all -- read us in 5 minutes. For a current issue and to subscribe for a free weekly online subscription go to http://www.dbta.com/5_minute_briefing/current.html And to receive a free monthly print subscription to Database Trends and Applications magazine within the US, visit our website at http://www.dbta.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Events ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Data Management Technical Conference: Advanced agenda planning and Pre-conference sessions and tutorials (Highlighting - DB2, BI, Informix, U2 and Information Integration Sessions) October 27 - 31, 2003 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, NV With many elective sessions from which to choose at this great event - maximize your time with advance agenda planning. Download the agenda into a 1-2-3 or Excel spreadsheet from our web site, sort it, and personalize an agenda to meet your specific interests - before you arrive. Join us for pre- conference sessions and tutorials - it's an extra day's value to a jam packed conference. Save on airfare by flying on Saturday and getting your conference experience started on Sunday. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D25 Take the NEW DB2 UDB Problem Determination Exam for free at DMTC This opportunity to save on this exam is only available to DMTC attendees. In addition, we offer free tutorials available to help you prepare. The exam is designed to provide the skills necessary to master the problem determination process and lead to effective and efficient problem resolution. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D32 IBM to Present at International Spectrum Australia Join IBM U2 in Sydney for International Spectrum on October 23-24, 2003! On Thursday, October 23rd, Susie Siegesmund, IBM U2 Business Unit Executive, will talk about the latest developments for U2 products and strategy in the 12:00 - 1:00 PM MultiValue Luncheon, sponsored by IBM U2 Business Partner, Meier Business Systems (MBS). MBS will also present sessions on "SB+ - The Developer Power Tool", "UniVerse and High Availability", "UniVerse BASIC: TCP Sockets and Remote BCI (SQL) Connection", "Some Great Ways to Spice Up Your Legacy Application". There are other U2 Business Partners who are presenting sessions as well, so don't miss this exciting event! http://www.intl-spectrum.com ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Mangement Software Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ New and Enhanced DB2 and IMS Tools Announced, Available September 26 DB2 Data Archive Expert, V1.1; DB2 Path Checker, V2.1; IMS Database Control Suite, V3.1; and IMS High Performane Change Accumulation Utility, V1.2 offer many new functions to help improve system performance and increase productivity. See these and many other IBM Tools demo'ed in Las Vegas at IMS Tech Con (Sept. 15) and Data Management Tech Con (Oct. 27). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D10 Tools and resources for DB2 and Windows developers Are you developing Windows applications with Microsoft Visual Studio, IBM WebSphere Studio, or Borland Delphi and need an industrial strength database that works seamlessly with your tools and Windows server environment? Choose IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V8.1 for Windows. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D62 Tools for CICS IBM's tools for CICS help maintain the high level of performance and availability of CICS Transaction Server systems. CICS Tools for performance management can help meet service-level commitments, improve system integrity. Additional tools address operational efficiency, resource recovery, plus cost-effective application maintenance and reuse. To find out more, read the complete story and view the customer references online. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D68 eServer integrated platform for e-business Many IBM customers have discovered the value of combining IBM zSeries technology with Linux. The IBM Integrated Platform for e-business on zSeries builds on that strong Linux momentum in the industry, and strengthens it by delivering a comprehensive e-business on demand environment based on the zSeries virtual Linux servers. With this new offering, IBM helps deliver the core e-business infrastructure elements of a world-class Linux environment, greatly increasing flexibility in deploying Linux solutions. Get the answers to your questions. Read the complete FAQ today. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D69 DB2 for Linux Ships with IBM's eServer iSeries IBM announced on September 5th that it will start shipping (at no additional charge) DB2 UDB V8.1 for Linux with IBM's eServer iSeries Enteprise Edition. The Enteprise Edition option is available to customers purchasing certain new iSeries servers, and includes a package of IBM middleware components, now including IBM's leading RDBMS solution for Linux, DB2 UDB V8.1! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D7 The mainframe renaissance What's behind the resurgence in mainframe use, the so-called "mainframe renaissance?" The short answer lies in return on investment. Other factors: the ability to preserve legacy investments and tie legacy apps to customer- facing services on the Web; the economics of mainframe server consolidation versus server farms; new opportunities for workload consolidation as a platform for new workloads; and thanks to the fact that Linux has made the machines less mysterious, new mainframe users--organizations that have adopted zSeries as a superior, optimum strategic platform that will not go out of style any time soon. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D70 TCO for server consolidation with zSeries Through numerous conversations with IT executives, RFG (Robert Frances Group - an independent advisory group for IT executives) - learned that Linux server deployments are well under way, in many cases with notable cost savings from those implementations. To further explore and quantify this anecdotal evidence, RFG performed a total cost of ownership (TCO) study to evaluate Linux deployments in the enterprise. RFG found that Linux was the least expensive platform to deploy and operate. Find out how IT organizations are lerning to massively scale the product horizontally without paying additional licensing fees can yield significant cost savings over the long term. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D71 IBM zSeries with capacity on demand In the highly unpredictable world of e-business, IT organizations have sometimes purchased excess processing power for the sole purpose of handling peak loads-- such as holiday surges in customer traffic and transactions that occur every year. IBM provides a fast, non-disruptive way of activating "extra" processor capacity that is built directly into zSeries products-- IBM Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) for a permanent increase of processing capability, and IBM On/Off Capacity on Demand 1 (On/Off CoD) for a temporary capacity increase. Read the capacity on demand white paper to find out more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D72 ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Informix Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ FourGen CASE Tools - Informix-4GL Code Generator & GUI Front-end Gillani has provided a comprehensive development environment to the 4GL development community for over two decades. Today, the FourGen CASE Tools suite provides the only I-4GL code generator, which generates pure 4GL code, organizes the generated code in Modifiable by Design format and allows the classic look and feel to be generated into a GUI front-end format. This GUI front-end then can be deployed in windows or web-based environment for user access. Gillani plans to show these capabilities at the upcoming IBM Data Management Technical Conference 2003 in Las Vegas on the exhibit floor as well as through the following two sessions: "Rapidly develop Informix-4GL applications using FourGen CASE Tools V8.1 (Formerly I-4GL FORMS" and "Informix 4GL, IDS and DB2 Customer Success Stories; Using IBM Partner ERP Solutions". These FourGen applications are now ported to Latest 4GL V7.32 and IDS V9.4 on AIX V5.2 and other major platforms including Linux. http://www.gillani.com/CASETools.htm IBM Informix: Integration Through Data Federation - Second IBM Informix Redbook Published In Record Time! Demonstrating continued and strong commitment to Informix, IBM has published the second IBM Informix Redbook -- "IBM Informix: Integration Through Data Federation". This new Redbook describes how to create and implement a federated data management environment that can enable access to, and use of, multiple heterogeneous data sources as if they were all resident in the same data management system. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D80 ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Information Integration ------------------------------------------------------------ Start here to learn about Grid computing: Get a grounding in basic concepts Want to learn more about Grid computing? The developerWorks staff has put together a collection of Q&As for grid developers of all levels. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D57 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Business Intelligence Solutions ------------------------------------------------------------ The Evolution to Enterprise-Scale Business Intelligence: An Executive Seminar Series Featuring Gartner Research Organizations are moving to standardize their BI applications on a single platform capable of serving the needs of all users. Join MicroStrategy & IBM in New York or Frankfurt for a free executive seminar to discuss the benefits and ROI of moving to enterprise-scale BI. http://www.microstrategy.com/Events/Onsite_Seminars/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Cross Brand Activity ------------------------------------------------------------ Download WebSphere Studio Version 5.1 now! Download your trial version of WebSphere Studio Version 5.1. This new release provides advanced support for Web Services Interoperability. Its many other new features include support for IBM DB2 Version 8.1, Dynamic Link Management, Web Site Designer, UML visual editing, "Hot" method replacement during debug, and an SQLJ editor. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D15 WebSphere Portal Technical Conference (October 1-3, 2003, Boston, MA) Get a deep dive into the recently announced WebSphere Portal Version 5 and uncover the full potential of the integration of WebSphere Portal and Lotus Workplace. Choose from over 60+ in-depth technical elective sessions from 5 tracks.. Learn how to capture, store, create, organize, manage, control and publish information on demand. Free certification testing will be available for DB2 Content Mangaer, DB2 UDB, Lotus, Technologies, and the WebSphere Family. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D19 Create, deploy, publish, and consume a simple Web service: A Speed-start Web services primer Learn about the Web services life cycle and how to use WebSphere Studio, the WebSphere Application Server, and the IBM UDDI Business Test Registry in this Speed-start Web services primer. The Speed-start Web services Software Evaluation Kit CD set includes DB2 content for Web services. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D58 Looking for Lotus Redbooks? Get the latest Lotus Redbook CD delivered to you at no charge. This CD includes hints and tips, practical examples, and examples of code for Lotus Notes/Domino application development, administration, enterprise integration, systems management, installation of Domino on specific platforms, and other topics. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D59 Speed-start Web services: tools, training, and support for developers to build Web services Interested in building and deploying Web services? The Speed-start Web services program at developerWorks has all you need to get started: the latest IBM development tools and middleware (free CD set or download), online training, technical briefing days and workshops, online technical support forum, and more! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D61 ------------------------------------------------------------ Technical Corner ------------------------------------------------------------ Accessing DB2 Universal Database using the Globus Toolkit and OGSA-DAI Are you interested in experimenting with grid technology with DB2 UDB? This article contains instructions for setting up and accessing IBM DB2 Universal database through the open source grid technologies OGSA-DAI and Globus Toolkit. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D1 Meet the Experts: Don Chamberlin IBM Fellow and SQL co-inventor Don Chamberlin talks about his work on XQuery. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D2 Tips for Installing Fix Pack 3 on DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 Installing Fix Pack 3 for DB2 UDB on a Windows server that has multiple DB2 products installed? Here are some important tips. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D4 DB2 Basics: Creating Your First Trigger in DB2 Universal Database Creating DB2 triggers doesn't have to be complicated. Join Kulvir Singh Bhogal as he walks you through the process of creating a trigger used in a mock banking scenario. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D40 Five Performance Rules for Developing DB2 Web Applications With C# Builder Applying a few simple rules can mean the difference between a slow or fast Internet application. In this article, you will learn five rules for developing fast Microsoft ASP.NET Web apps using Borland C#Builder and IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 8.1. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D41 IBM DB2 Universal Database and Adaptec DuraStor Performance Study High performance and high availability are key requirements for any mission-critical database. This article give hints and tips for configuring an IBM DB2 UDB database cluster with Adaptec DuraStore external storage to achieve the best results. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D42 DB2 Version 8 Connectivity Cheat Sheet Just updated with iSeries connectivity information! For those who like to use commands instead of GUI tools, this article tells you how to get your clients connected to DB2 servers, either on distributed systems or OS/390, using DB2 commands. It includes a "cheat sheet" that you can print off and keep handy to make the process a breeze. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D43 DB2 Basics: Fun with Dates and Times Just updated with custom date/time formatting! This short article explains how to manipulate dates, times and timestamps using SQL on DB2 Universal Database for Windows, UNIX and Linux platforms. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D44 Using DB2 Connect in an iSeries Linux Partition This white paper explores the most important aspects of DB2 Connect and iSeries integration. It also provides configuration tips and coding examples that illustrate how to access DB2 Universal Database for iSeries from a Linux partition using the DB2 Connect gateway. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D46 Getting Started with DB2 for Linux on AMD64 This paper provides an overview of the DB2 operating environment on ADM64 and addresses commonly asked questions to enable you to quickloy and effectively get up and running with DB2 UDB for Linux on AMD64-based systems. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D47 IBM Data Discovery and Query Builder: Plug-ins by Example This IBM Redpaper describes how developers can create applications extending the Data Discovery and Query Builder framework through the implementation of plug-ins. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D48 DB2 for z/OS Tools for Database Administration and Change Management Learn how to execute DBA tasks such as creating objects, changing objects, migrating objects with or without data, analyzing differences between systems or versions of a database and rolling out these differences on other systems. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D49 Migrating to DB2 Universal Database Express Edition V8.1: A roadmap for developers and administrators This roadmap is specifically designed for developers who are new to IBM technologies, are interested in porting applications to DB2 UDB (or developing applications for DB2 UDB), and want help navigating to the most useful online information from IBM. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D5 Relation Modeling with UML This white paper explains the basic concepts behind relational modeling, how it applies to databases, and how it is implemented using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D50 Implementing an SQL EJB Wrapper as a Model Helper using an Access Bean This article provides a sample implementation of the wrapper described in a previous article on using a generic SQL entity EJB wrapper to simplify EJB development. The article also describes performance implications. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D6 A visual tour of OGSA The goal: diverse resources that interoperate. To get there, grids must be built on standard interfaces and protocols, and the Open Grid Services Architecture maps the path. In this article, we lay out the components of OGSA and explain their significance. The Globus Toolkit 3 is the first major implementation of the standard; others are under development. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D60 ------------------------------------------------------------ Certification ------------------------------------------------------------ Begin your Database career with IBM DB2 Information Management Certification -- Free Study Materials Available Are you ready for your career in this rapidly growing database marketplace? Becoming IBM certified will validate your skills, and give you a competitive advantage in job interviews. Begin your certification experience and become a IBM Certified Database Associate by taking Exam 700- DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Family. IBM offers a variety of free resources specifically designed to help prepare for this exam. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D36 Would you like to get DB2 UDB Certified for free? Complimentary IBM DB2 UDB professional certification testing will be offered at the Data Management Technical Conference October 27-31, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV. Be sure to check out of the five new certification roles specific to DB2 Universal Database V8.1. In addition, new to the program this year is an Advanced Database Administrator certification role, which provides experienced DBAs a method to validate their skills, and an upgrade certification path specific to those already certified on DB2 V7.1 testing only the new features of DB2 V8.1. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D39 ------------------------------------------------------------ Training Classes ------------------------------------------------------------ Would you like to--"Teach Yourself DB2 Universal Database in 21 Days"? One of the latest publications to be released this month, this book provides you with a practical, hands-on approach to learn how to use DB2 Universal Database quickly. Scenarios and step-by-step examples are provided to help build your skills in an easy to understand manner. The book focuses on the most commonly used tasks so you can get started using DB2 immediately! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D31 Now Available DB2 UDB v8.1 Handbook for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, First Edition The latest DB2 Information Management Book to released this month, this book offers complete, start-to-finish coverage of DB2 Universal Database V8 administration and development for UNIX, Linux, and Windows. This definitive reference covers every aspect of deploying and managing DB2 Universal Database V8 including database design. In addition, learn how to use appropriate DB2 programming techniques; deploy networked and Internet-centered database applications; and migrate to DB2 UDB from other databases or earlier versions of DB2. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D37 ITES-Workshop: DB2 für z/OS - Subsystem Cloning Reasons to Clone a DB2 Subsystem. Some reason could be: "cloning within an homog. env. ) for SAP" OR "test environment" OR "subset of page sets for program develop." OR "PIT recovery on clone site" OR "re-establish a dropped table space" and, and, and ... After visiting this workshop you are able to establish a clone. Come to Berlin 3-5 November 2003. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D53 Get Started with the IBM Scholars Program! The IBM Scholars Program is designed to provide faculty and researchers at higher education institutions worldwide with a wealth of academic and research offerings, resources and benefits from IBM. The IBM Scholars Program delivers a wide breadth of IBM software. In addition, you can take advantage of the associated learning materials and curriculum, discounts on books and events, technical support, community resources and more. Get started today! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D82 ------------------------------------------------------------ Web Casts and e-Learning ------------------------------------------------------------ Developing DB2 UDB Stored Procedures with the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Add-In This tutorial provides a basic introduction to using the DB2 UDB Development Add-Ins for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET to build an SQL stored procedure. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D3 IBM Downloads for developers: Trial development tools and middleware Get the latest application development tools and middleware products from Lotus, DB2, and WebSphere that are referenced by articles and product tutorials on IBM developerWorks. Download free evaluation versions of the products today! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D63 Larry Downes Webcast on Digital Strategy and the Customer - September 24 The digital revolution is giving new power and a new voice to customers, overcoming long-standing obstacles to organizing and tapping the expertise and desire they bring to interactions with you. Join us for the next IBM Insight Exchange(tm) webcast September 24 - "Digital Strategy and the Customer: From Relationship Management to Partnership and Collaboration." Spend some time with Larry Downes renowned business strategist and author of the Business Week and New York Times Business best-seller, "Unleashing the Killer App: Digital Strategies for Market Dominance" as he discusses some of the key technologies that are available today to jump-start the revolution in customer collaboration, and how large and small companies are already using it to cement relationships with a few or even a few million customers. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D75 Caching Technologies Webcast - October 1 The emergence of the Web has transformed the execution environment of transactional, server-side applications. Three- and four-tier application environments involving browser-based clients and Web/application/database servers are the norm these days. The generation and distribution of dynamic Web pages has also increased dramatically. Attaining good end-to-end performance under these circumstances requires the use of caching technologies. Caching is being deployed at different stages in the software and hardware hierarchies. In this presentation, Dr. Mohan provides both an introduction to different in-use and emerging caching technologies, as well as a discussion of the tradeoffs involved with different caching granularities and cache deployment points. Join us on Thursday, October 01 for an IBM Insight Exchange(tm) Technology Webcast featuring Dr. C. Mohan from IBM's Almaden Research Center as he discusses "Caching Technologies for Scaling and Speeding Up Web Applications." Register today! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D76 Gartner's Key Technology Industry Trends Webcast - October 23 Join Gartner Chairman & CEO Michael Fleisher speaking from Gartner's Symposium in Orlando where he will address more than 6000 senior IT executives on October 23 as part of the next IBM Insight Exchange(tm) Opportunity Webcast. Listen to his valuable comments and take part in an interactive Q&A session with him in the comfort of your office or home. Mr. Fleisher's highly anticipated Symposium opening highlights key technology industry trends for the coming year and offers CIOs practical advice for responding to impending events. Discover how senior technology executives are responding to the risks and opportunities in today's uncertain business environment, and how new market drivers will affect their purchasing decisions in the next twelve months. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL903D77 ------------------------------------------------------------ User Group News ------------------------------------------------------------ IDUG 2003 - Technical Symposium in Toronto September 18-19 Learn from the world's pre-eminent DB2 experts during in-depth seminars taking place in Toronto this September. The event features renowned consultants, IBM developers and industry experts sharing their knowledge on several of today's hottest DB2 topics. Registration also includes admission to a keynote by Bob Picianno, Director of Database Technology at IBM's Toronto Development Lab, an open Q & A panel discussion with top IBM developers, a products and services expo, and scheduled meals and social functions. http://conferences.idug.org/techsymposium/2003/ Presentation Abstracts for IDUG 2004 - North America Now Being Accepted IDUG 2004 - North America, taking place next May 9-13 in Orlando, FL, is currently accepting presentation abstracts to be considered for the event'stechnical program. Presentations can address a wide range of DB2 utilization, management, performance and "lessons learned" or a variety thereof. Those who are selected to deliver presentations at the event will have their conference registration fee waived (a $1,695 value). Abstracts are due by Friday, September 19, 2003. http://conferences.idug.org/namerica/2004/index.cfm IDUG 2003 - Europe takes place 7-10 October in Nice, France The International DB2 Users Group (IDUG) invites you to attend IDUG 2003 - Europe. This industry-leading, user-driven event features more than 100 technical sessions, a products and services exhibition, insightful keynotes, and free IBM certification testing for attendees. 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