Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:24:23 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM DB2 Information Management Software Subject: DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter Welcome to the April edition of Information Management Software Today for 2004. We have a hearty issue for you to view this month. We are especially pleased to announce availability of a technology preview for the next release of DB2 Universal Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows. We call it "Stinger." Be sure to check out the website to learn more. It's not too late to register for the the IBM Content Management and WebSphere Portal Technical Conference in Chicago, May 3-6, Take the opportunity to get an update on IBM's software strategy and gain insights into product direction and new solutions for IBM Content Management, Lotus Workplace and WebSphere Portal. We are excited to continue to bring you more news from the world of DB2 Information Management Software. 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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 In This Month's Issue: ====================== DB2 Information Management Software in the News o IBM Announces Trio of Compliance Offerings o IBM DB2 Records Manager wins "Best Content or Records Management Product" from the Canadian e-Content Institute o Perna Points DB2 Toward the Future Offers o Linux Solution Pack - lower costs, increase productivity, are you ready? o 5 Minute Briefing -- Data Center: Free Subscription o Get the facts on how your company can save time and money with the IBM Business Integration Solution Kit. o No Charge Offer for Business Partners to Test DB2 UDB at the Linux TestDrive Center Events o Register now for the IMS Technical Conference o Improve Your Productivity...And Increase Your Bottom Line DB2 Information Management Software Product Line o The DB2 Detective game o DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8: Now Available o DB2 UDB Stinger Technology Preview Now Available o IBM extends data federation to IBM Red Brick users by including DB2 Information Integrator DB2 Content Management Product Line o IBM DB2 Document Manager - A Better Way to Track and Distribute Business Documents o Banking Goes Digital - The Importance of Content Management in the Banking Industry o Regulatory Compliance - Are You Leveraging All of Your Information? DB2 Database Tools o IBM delivers new test and enhanced performance tools for DB2 Universal Database on Linux, UNIX and Windows e-business on demand o New Web site: Solutions for Growing Businesses Technical Corner o DB2 z/OS SQL procedures in VS.NET - build options o Invoking Web services from SQL: Integrating relational data with web services using DB2 UDB 8.1 o Using DB2 Application Development Client with SQLJ o Join IBM For Live Demonstrations and Presentations o The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple o DB2 Web Service Provider security o Best practices for tuning DB2 UDB v8.1 and its databases: A handbook for high performance o Learn how to write DB2 JDBC tools in Jython o DB2 V8 Application Development cert prep, Part 5 of 7: Java programming o DB2 V8 Application Development cert prep, Part 6 of 7: Advanced programming o Call for DB2 Everyplace beta participants (Mobility on Demand feature of DB2 UDB) o A look at the new functions coming in Stinger o Grouping support for user-defined aggregates o Using Delphi 8 Visual Controls that Bind to DB2 Data Tables o Migration resources on developerWorks o IBM Innovation Centers for Business Partners announced at PartnerWorld o Building Portals with Enterprise Information Integration Technology o Web Access for Your Enterprise Information: Deploying the Portlets for IBM DB2 Content Manager V8.2 on WebSphere Portal V5 Certification o Complimentary DB2 V8 Application Development Certification Preparation Tutorials now Available o Tutorial: DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development cert prep, Part 7 of 7: User-defined routines o Complimentary DB2 V8 Application Development Certification Preparation Tutorials Now Available Training Classes o DB2 enablement workshops for IBM Business Partners Announced o IBM Ranked #1 in 2004 Training o Announcing an expanded public class schedule of IT training in the US o Blended Learning o DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Transition Course o Big time savings with on-site training from IBM Web Casts and e-Learning o Optimize Business Processes with IBM and Adobe ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software in the News ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Announces Trio of Compliance Offerings To assist companies facing compliance with more than 100 national and international rules and regulations, IBM has announced three new software packages designed to ease the tracking and management of compliance-related information. The offerings are built around three principal IBM software packages: DB2 Content Manager, Tivoli and Lotus Workplace. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S01 IBM DB2 Records Manager wins "Best Content or Records Management Product" from the Canadian e-Content Institute Canada's e-Content Institute awarded IBM DB2 Records Manager the e-Content Award in the category of Best Content or Records Management product. According to the e-Content Institute, DB2 Records Manager won because it "provides a platform independent, scalable, enterprise-wide records management solution. It's modular, includes bulk import/export features, an API programming language for Windows ® and non-Windows ® environments, XML support and meets the latest industry standards." http://www.econtentinstitute.org/pressroom/04mar24.asp Perna Points DB2 Toward the Future During an extensive Q&A with e-Week, Janet Perna, General Manager of Data Management, IBM Software Group, discusses how IBM is helping customers evolve into an on demand business, and the important role information management plays in compliance and business intelligence. http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1560906,00.asp ------------------------------------------------------------ Offers ------------------------------------------------------------ Linux Solution Pack - lower costs, increase productivity, are you ready? The IBM Linux Solution Pack provides you with a complete set of information for leveraging Linux - Linux resource CD, analyst reports, Linux success stories, strategy papers, solution descriptions and a full set of resources for your development teams. Register and get a fast start on your Linux strategy. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B37 5 Minute Briefing -- Data Center: Free Subscription Each Tuesday 5 Minute Briefing: Data Center covers the IBM data center market with comprehensive news coverage in a the "quick read" Five Minute Briefing format. Published in partnership with SHARE, the IBM users group. http://www.dbta.com/datacenter/subscribe.html Get the facts on how your company can save time and money with the IBM Business Integration Solution Kit. Get the facts on how your company can save time and money with our Business Integration Solution Kit. You'll get firsthand insight on how our solutions helped businesses like yours. Whitepapers, customer testimonials, and more are available at the website. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B6 No Charge Offer for Business Partners to Test DB2 UDB at the Linux TestDrive Center April 1, through September 30: DB2 Universal Database enabled ISVs are invited to take a no-charge IBM Linux TestDrive for 30 days of their DB2 Universal Database Enabled Applications for Linux on pSeries Servers and to leverage IBM to help sell their solutions. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B7 ------------------------------------------------------------ Events ------------------------------------------------------------ Register now for the IMS Technical Conference Register now for the IMS Technical Conference to be held, September 27 - 30, in Orlando, Florida. The 2004 IMS Technical Conference will give you the opportunity to grow your knowledge and maximize your existing investment in the IMS product family. Learn about the new and enhanced IMS technologies for transforming your enterprise into an e-business superhighway. Join us this September for a one-of-a-kind skill building and networking experience. Special features of this year's event include free Mastery testing, hands-on labs, pre-conference sessions, cyber-cafe, new Expo Web site, and much more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B32 Improve Your Productivity...And Increase Your Bottom Line Find out how DB2 content management software and solutions can help you unite your people, processes and information -- for increased efficiency, responsiveness and impact on your bottom line. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S07 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ The DB2 Detective game Here's a fun way to learn about DB2 Universal Database. Learn or teach the basics of DB2 and relational database with an interactive game called DB2 Detective. The game teaches relational database concepts and shows how technology can be applied to solving real-life problems (the game's theme is a crime investigation). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B13 DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8: Now Available DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 is now available. Key improvements enhance scalability, application porting, security, architecture, and continuous availability. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=imnl404B17 DB2 UDB Stinger Technology Preview Now Available IBM is pleased to announce availability of a technology preview for the next release of DB2 Universal Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows codenamed "Stinger." Learn more today.http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B18 IBM extends data federation to IBM Red Brick users by including DB2 Information Integrator DB2 Information Integrator is now included in the IBM Gold Red Brick Analytic Bundle (Enterprise) to allow for federated database access to other IBM databases such as DB2 UDB, Informix Dynamic Server and Informix Extended Parallel Server. Trade-up from IBM Red Brick Warehouse Server Enterprise Edition to Gold Red Brick Analytic Bundle (Enterprise) is now available. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B38 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Content Management Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM DB2 Document Manager - A Better Way to Track and Distribute Business Documents IBM can help you regain control over increasingly complex document requirements through IBM DB2 Document Manager, a comprehensive document management solution that leverages the scalable,extendable IBM DB2 Content Manager as its underlying repository. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S08 Banking Goes Digital - The Importance of Content Management in the Banking Industry Welcome to the digital age of banking -- a faster and more efficient way to store, manage and view checks. Image exchange is expected to cut the volume of paper in circulation dramatically, eventually reducing transportation and other check-processing costs. IBM's Jeff Schick,Director of Content Management, has worked with some of the largest financial institutions, including Viewpointe, The New York Stock Exchange, The Depository Trust, JPMorganChase and PaineWebber. In this article he outlines how technologies like content management and Web services are making the digital evolution of banking real - and immediate. http://ecommercetimes.com/perl/story/33202.html Regulatory Compliance - Are You Leveraging All of Your Information? Are you facing a myriad of compliance requirements -- from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sarbanes-Oxley, the Patriot Act, Basel II, HIPAA, and DoD 5015.2 or others? IBM DB2 information management and Lotus Workplace software and solutions deliver more effective and cost efficient ways to store, manage, and secure compliance related information and records. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S11 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Database Tools ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM delivers new test and enhanced performance tools for DB2 Universal Database on Linux, UNIX and Windows On April 6, DB2 Tools announced DB2 Test Database Generator for Multiplatforms, Version 2 and DB2 Performance Expert for Multiplatforms and Workgroups, Version 2 giving customers even more reasons to invest in DB2 on LUW. The tools are orderable immediately - - DB2 Test Database Generator for Multiplatforms, Version 2 is generally available, and DB2 Performance Expert for Multiplatforms, Version 2 will be generally available on May 14. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B36 ------------------------------------------------------------ e-business on demand ------------------------------------------------------------ New Web site: Solutions for Growing Businesses DB2 information management software solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs) deliver on demand technology that enables companies to be more responsive, flexible and cost-effective. To help grow your business, we offer a portfolio of affordable, scalable products designed for customizing e-business solutions -- products that are easier to acquire, easier to install and easier to manage. Discover why DB2 information management software offers the best choices for SMBs -- visit Solutions for Growing Businesses. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B2 ------------------------------------------------------------ Technical Corner ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 z/OS SQL procedures in VS.NET - build options This tutorial demonstrates the use of the advanced features of the IBM DB2 Development Add-In for Visual Studio .NET to create and deploy SQL stored procedures from a development environment to a production DB2 for z/OS database environment. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B10 Invoking Web services from SQL: Integrating relational data with web services using DB2 UDB 8.1 Developing applications that access both web services and database management systems can be an overwhelming task. It doesn't need to be. This tutorial demonstrates how to generate DB2 user-defined functions (UDFs) that provide access to web services. The generated UDFs can be used in SQL statements to combine relational data with dynamic data retrieved from a web service. Several different examples are provided. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B11 Using DB2 Application Development Client with SQLJ In this tutorial, the author explores the features of the DB2 Development Center and takes you through the process of creating SQLJ stored procedures, step by step. Then, just in case you need it, he shows you how to debug Java stored procedures using the IBM Distributed Debugger. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B12 Join IBM For Live Demonstrations and Presentations Register to join IBM for live demonstrations and presentations that will explore the power of IBM technology today. As part of the IBM developerWorks Live! series, IBM technical experts will share the latest strategies on Web services, Linux, development tools, e-business on demand, and globalizing applications. Admission is free of charge and all attendees will receive trial software. Check the webpage for new dates and locations which are added on a regular basis. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B15 The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple Tell us your development role (developer, tester, architect, project manager, analyst) and/or the software tools of interest to you. We'll send you trial software, technical articles, tutorials, demos, posters, and webcasts -- designed specifically to support your development role and the software tools in which you have an interest. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=imnl404b16 DB2 Web Service Provider security This article explains how to enable security for a DB2 Web Service Provider application, which includes enabling authentication, setting authorization and making sure that messages are encrypted. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B21 Best practices for tuning DB2 UDB v8.1 and its databases: A handbook for high performance Our author provides a comprehensive, practical approach to achieving optimal performance with DB2 UDB. The article covers techniques including database design and layout, database configuration, SQL statement design, maintenance, and monitoring. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B22 Learn how to write DB2 JDBC tools in Jython Do you want to cut development and maintenance costs for tools written in DB2 UDB JDBC? In this article Victor Yang explains how Jython can help. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B23 DB2 V8 Application Development cert prep, Part 5 of 7: Java programming In this tutorial, you'll learn about writing Java code that interfaces with the DB2 Universal Database. This is the fifth in a series of seven tutorials that you can use to help prepare for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development certification exam (Exam 703). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B24 DB2 V8 Application Development cert prep, Part 6 of 7: Advanced programming In this tutorial you will learn advanced programming skills for writing applications that interface with the DB2 Universal Database. Topics include dynamic and static SQL, use of UDTs, compound SQL, concurrency considerations, distributed units of work, parameter markers, Unicode, and performance-enhancement features. This is the sixth in a series of seven tutorials to help you prepare for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development Certification (Exam 703). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B25 Call for DB2 Everyplace beta participants (Mobility on Demand feature of DB2 UDB) IBM is looking for beta participants to test the next release of DB2 Everyplace. The timeframe for this beta initiative begins April 2004 and will end in July 2004. New features include multiple connections to database, web based administration, customized business logic for primary key substitution, device management, new launch pad and synchronization to workstations. If you are interested in extending your applications to the mobile device, please contact Debby Nakamura (nakamuraatus.ibm.com). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B4 A look at the new functions coming in Stinger Stinger is the next release of DB2 UDB, and it's chock full of new features that cut the time-to-value for your on demand solutions. It will feature enhancements for application development, vast improvements in "lights-out" operation and manageability, high availability, security, and a whole lot more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B45 Grouping support for user-defined aggregates This article (part2) shows two different implementation techniques, using the Java programming language, to support groupings for user-defined aggregates. Knut Stolze explains how to manage different groups for intermediate results, and then shows you how to implement the functions. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B46 Using Delphi 8 Visual Controls that Bind to DB2 Data Tables Learn how easily .NET applications can be developed for DB2 UDB. The author uses Borland Delphi 8 for the Microsoft .NET Framework and the data-aware controls from the Visual Component Library to bind to DB2 UDB tables. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B47 Migration resources on developerWorks Migrating from proprietary technologies and legacy applications to open standards-based skills and applications can be a daunting task. To ease the migration burden, developerWorks has launched Migration station for developers and ISVs. Migration station guides you through a rich and growing set of free and fee-based resources -- including downloadable toolkits, technical articles and roadmaps, online tutorials, classes, forums, webcasts, customized services, and other forms of expert assistance -- to get your migration on the fast track. For example, the resources on Migration station can help you speed the migration from a Microsoft .Net platform to an open, on demand platform and set of products. You'll find migration resources for many critical paths: - Windows to Linux - .Net and VB apps to Java and Web Sphere - Windows client-server apps to Java or Linux - ASPs to JSPs - JRun, Tomcat, WebLogic to Web Sphere - RPG to Java - Oracle, Sybase and MS SQL to DB2 - MS Exchange to Lotus Notes and Domino Accelerate your migration at the developerWorks Migration station. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B5 IBM Innovation Centers for Business Partners announced at PartnerWorld These new worldwide centers provide IBM Business Partners with easy access to IBM skills and equipment to help them port, test and optimize their applications on IBM platforms (including DB2). This group of 22 centers includes the Dallas Developer Technical Support Center, the Pittsburgh WebSphere Competency Center and the former Solution Partnership Centers and Austin Competency Center. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B9 Building Portals with Enterprise Information Integration Technology Using EIIT to develop portal application components can simplify design issues and cut coding requirements by 50 percent or more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S05 Web Access for Your Enterprise Information: Deploying the Portlets for IBM DB2 Content Manager V8.2 on WebSphere Portal V5 Do you need to make your enterprise information stored in a content management system available on the Web? This article shows you how to do just that, using DB2 Content Manager and WebSphere Portal 5. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404S06 ------------------------------------------------------------ Certification ------------------------------------------------------------ Complimentary DB2 V8 Application Development Certification Preparation Tutorials now Available This series of seven free tutorials is designed to help you prepare for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development certification exam (Exam 703). These tutorials provide a solid base for each section of the exam. IBM Certified Application Developer certification confirms to others that you are an intermediate or advanced level DB2 application developer and shows that you have strong skills in all common programming tasks as well as embedded SQL programming, ODBC/CLI programming, or Java programming. Do these tutorials on your own time, and check out the associated references listed with each tutorial. Each tutorial includes a link to a free DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition trial download. The first set of tutorials have just been published. Additional tutorials will be added each week as they become available. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B14 Tutorial: DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development cert prep, Part 7 of 7: User-defined routines Utilize programming logic within DB2 to simplify and speed up your applications. This is the last tutorial in a series of seven that you can use to help prepare for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development Certification (Exam 703). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B48 Complimentary DB2 V8 Application Development Certification Preparation Tutorials Now Available This series of seven free tutorials is designed to help you prepare for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development certification exam (Exam 703). These tutorials provide a solid base for each section of the exam. IBM Certified Application Developer certification confirms to others that you are an intermediate or advanced level DB2 application developer and shows that you have strong skills in all common programming tasks as well as embedded SQL programming, ODBC/CLI programming, or Java programming. Do these tutorials on your own time, and check out the associated references listed with each tutorial. Each tutorial includes a link to a free DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition trial download. The first set of tutorials have just been published. Additional tutorials will be added each week as they become available. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B8 ------------------------------------------------------------ Training Classes ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 enablement workshops for IBM Business Partners Announced ISVs and Business Partners with applications that currently run on Oracle, SQL Server, Informix or Sybase can expand their market opportunities by adding DB2 support. Business consulting services who are working to port customer applications to DB2 are welcome to take advantage of this offer. This workshop is designed for ISVs and Business Partners who plan to sell or port applications to DB2 and who are new to DB2. Attendees are encouraged to bring their existing database application to the class. In some cases, attendees have been able to successfully port to DB2 Universal Database (DB2 UDB) by the end of class (depending on database complexity and size). Waltham, Massachusetts - April 19-23 Budapest, Hungary - April 26-30 Chicago, Illinois - May 11-14 Bratislava, Slovakia - May 17-21 San Mateo, California - June 14-18 Warsaw, Poland - June 14-18 Enroll at the website. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B1 IBM Ranked #1 in 2004 Training IBM's learning programs recently earned the top spot in Training magazine's 2004 "Training Top 100," IBM has ranked among the top five of the Training Top 100 since the magazine began issuing the awards in 2001. More than 500 companies were considered for the award in 2004. IBM currently invests more than $750 million annually to develop the knowledge and expertise of its workforce. What kind of training investments are your clients making and are they making them with IBM?http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B26 Announcing an expanded public class schedule of IT training in the US Now through June, take advantage of over 200 new public classes recently scheduled in more than 18 different locations across the US. Classes cover many technical training platforms and products, including Cisco, DB2, eServer (pSeries, zSeries), Java, Red Hat Linux, Project Management, Rational, IBM Tivoli, and WebSphere product family, Wireless, XML, among others. And, beginning in May, 2 new classrooms will be available at a new training facility in Tampa, Florida. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B27 Blended Learning IBM IT Education services now offers you a blended learning experience to help prepare you for today's competitive IT marketplace. Get greater flexibility in the way you build skills; saving you time, travel and overall budget dollars. Enjoy content-rich materials, mentoring, and certification preparation from our subject matter experts, Our blends include Cisco, DB2, Data Warehouse, and WebSphere or we can develop a learning program that is blended and customized to your specific needs. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B28 DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Transition Course Get an introduction to the new features and enhancements of DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8. Course topics include: Scalability, Availability, SQL, e-business and network computing, Utilities, and Performance. It is scheduled for May 24th in Dallas, June 28 in Los Angeles, August 3rd in NY, Don't miss this key training opportunity for transitioning to Version 8. It can also be scheduled on-site at your location or one that IBM arranges for you. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B31 Big time savings with on-site training from IBM Save nearly $3,000 by booking your on-site training now. Starting April 1 through June 30, place your order for two IBM on-site classes, and IBM will waive the instructor travel and living expenses for both classes. That's a savings of up to $2,900. Classes can be scheduled between May 1 and August 31. And with summer typically a slow business period, it's an ideal time for training and keeping your employees productive. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL404B33 ------------------------------------------------------------ Web Casts and e-Learning ------------------------------------------------------------ Optimize Business Processes with IBM and Adobe Listen to this informative webcast, and learn how to boost productivity, improve data accuracy, lower costs and ensure compliance, with an integrated intelligent forms and content management solution from IBM and Adobe. 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