Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 20:56:23 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM DB2 Information Management Software Subject: DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter Welcome to the March edition of Information Management Software Today for 2004. Be sure to mark your calendars for a number of upcoming events, especially the IBM Content Management and WebSphere Portal Technical Conference coming up in Chicago, Illinois, US, May 3-6. Take the opportunity to get an update on IBM's software integration strategy and gain insights into product direction and new solutions for IBM Content Management, Lotus Workplace and WebSphere Portal. The event will feature more than 100 intense technical sessions and hands-on labs that will deliver the latest information and tools. There's also a product expo that will give you the opportunity to see the lastest solutions from IBM and our business partners. Don't miss it! We are excited to continue to bring you more news from the world of DB2 Information Management Software. We hope you enjoy this issue. As always please let us know what you think. 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. Please send any comments that you may have to imstodayatus.ibm.com. 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 Announcing General Availability of DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8, and QMF V8.1 o WinterGreen Research Declares IBM Leader in Content Management Market o T. Rowe Price Implements New Enterprise Content Management and Customer Communications Platform From IBM and DeskNet o Analyst Ian Bramley publishes report on Mainframe Resurgence and article on IBM DB2 and IMS tools o IBM Named 2004 CRN Channel Champion - Honored as the Top Vendor in 8 Categories Offers o Enhance the Value From the Data You Have - And Improve Access to the Information You Need o Register for the new IBM Business Integration Information Kit for IT Executives o Get up to 40% off many of the latest releases through the DB2 Information Management Books Web site Events o Get Connected, Get Productive, Get Results....At the IBM Content Management and WebSphere Portal Technical Conference, May 3-6, Chicago Hilton o Register now for the Transaction and Messaging Technical Conference o IBM at National Association of Broadcasters, April 17-22, Las Vegas DB2 Information Management Software Product Line o DB2 UDB Stinger Technology Preview o DB2 UDB Leverages Stinger Technology to Seize TPC-C Leadership o Are you planning to migrate data from VSAM files to DB2? o Hot off the Press, Grid Computing by Joshy Joseph and Craig Fellenstein DB2 Content Management Product Line o Compliance as Opportunity to Improve Your Business o Physician Portal and Content Management Solution Solves Problems o More Consolidation Ahead In Content Management - Forbes.com DB2 Database Tools o DB2 Tools Exploit DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 Technical Corner o Using the Information Integrator for Content V8 JavaBeans for Template-Based Queries o Using Content Manager V8 Windows Client OLE APIs to Import Documents o Programmatically Moving Documents between Item-Types in DB2 Information Integrator for Content o Automating the DB2 UDB installation process with ANT o Working with DB2 UDB tables using ASP.NET Web Services written in Delphi 8 for .NET o Installing DB2 UDB on non-RPM Linux distributions o Migrate DB2 V7 databases to DB2 UDB Version 8.1 o Whip up a Web application in a jiffy o IBM embraces open source: Building Libodbc++ on AIX5L o Java application deployment considerations o DB2 ASP.NET input validation with Delphi for .NET and C#Builder o The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple o Speed-start your application development - New Linux and Windows trial code available on DVD o Hot off the Press, Integrated Solutions with DB2 o Now you can download the DB2 UDB Problem Determination Self-Study Series for Free o The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple Certification o Complimentary DB2 UDB Professional Certification exam preparation documents o Prepare for DB2 UDB Professional Certification with free self-study tutorials Training Classes o Technology Update Seminars bring the latest information about IBM DB2, IMS and Tools from IBM Labs to 4 US cities o Technical seminars on IBM DB2, IMS and Tools offered in 6 US cities this Spring o DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 Programming Using Java Class o Check out the courses offered by Education Centers for IBM Software o Help Academia Build DB2 Skills with the DB2 Information Management Scholars Program Web Casts and e-Learning o See clinic replay: Unravel the mysteries of DB2 performance monitoring o Three z/Series Webcasts Talk about Performance, Automation, and Recovery Tools from IBM o Learn How IBM DB2 Tools Exploit New Features of DB2 UDB Version 8 o Developer Webcast: IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Transaction Performance Support and Services o IBM Innovation Centers for Business Partners announced at PartnerWorld ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software in the News ------------------------------------------------------------ Announcing General Availability of DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8, and QMF V8.1 In "Architects of Change", an interview with lead DB2 for z/OS architect Curt Cotner, find out about the radical changes to tried-and-true mainframe DB2, which will become generally available on March 26, 2004 . http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B3 WinterGreen Research Declares IBM Leader in Content Management Market WinterGreen Research, a leading independent global provider of market research, has announced the results of its annual enterprise content management market share report. According to the report, IBM's broad product line gave it an advantage over competitors, helping the firm to surpass the competition in new license revenue, with 20% market share for the first three quarters of 2003. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S1 T. Rowe Price Implements New Enterprise Content Management and Customer Communications Platform From IBM and DeskNet An IBM and DeskNet solution is the foundation of T. Rowe Price's enterprise publishing and content management initiatives. The new solution tightly integrates the systems that support content management, dynamic composition and business line personalization, enabling the sharing, and repurposing of content including office documents, xml, pdfs, and other digital images. "The return we're getting is the ability to scale up our marketing support and operations, and reuse content across various communications" explains Paul Macek, enterprise architect for T. Rowe Price. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S2 Analyst Ian Bramley publishes report on Mainframe Resurgence and article on IBM DB2 and IMS tools Ian Bramley's January 2004 report, "zSeries Mainframe Resurgence Beyond Question," focuses on the value of the mainframe in enterprises, and highlights DB2 and IMS Tools. Check it out. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B12 IBM Named 2004 CRN Channel Champion - Honored as the Top Vendor in 8 Categories IBM was named a 2004 CRN Channel Champion in eight categories -- Application integration tools; Application development tools; Systems and network management; Storage backup devices; Notebooks; Databases; 32-bit servers; and 64-bit servers -- at an awards ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on March 9. The CRN Channel Champion's award program, now in its fourteenth year, is sponsored by CMP Media's CRN, the newsweekly for business and technology integrators. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B57 ------------------------------------------------------------ Offers ------------------------------------------------------------ Enhance the Value From the Data You Have - And Improve Access to the Information You Need Learn how you can use information to help make smarter decisions, gain greater control over all your content and maximize ROI as you go. Gain insight with our series of informative and valuable Webcasts and our library of white papers so you can turn the information you already have into a powerful business advantage. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S8 Register for the new IBM Business Integration Information Kit for IT Executives Take the first step toward integrating, managing and improving your business processes more effectively than ever before. The materials in this kit will give you an in-depth analysis of the components of the IBM solutions and how they can help you streamline your processes and cut costs. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B38 Get up to 40% off many of the latest releases through the DB2 Information Management Books Web site IBM has developed a specialized books Web site for DB2 information management publications. This site features the latest titles on certification as well as books to help you get started and advanced titles to help you take your skills to the next level. Simply click on the title (s) of your choice and you will be quickly linked to the discount web site where you can purchase books using your major credit card. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B44 ------------------------------------------------------------ Events ------------------------------------------------------------ Get Connected, Get Productive, Get Results....At the IBM Content Management and WebSphere Portal Technical Conference, May 3-6, Chicago Hilton To thrive in today's on demand world, you need the ability to access information, people and business processes when you need them. Deliver integrated, personalized information - 24/7/365-for maximum impact on the bottom line. IBM Content Management and WebSphere Portal Technical Conference offers the latest product information and strategic direction available on IBM Content Management, Lotus Workplace and WebSphere Portal solutions, during 3.5 days of intense technical sessions and hands-on labs. An extra full day has been added - Register Now! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S9 Register now for the Transaction and Messaging Technical Conference The Transaction and Messaging Technical Conference will be held June 14 - 18, Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Sharpen your technical skills and upgrade your knowledge at this key event; the only one that offers a comprehensive range of skill-building topics on the functionality offered by the latest versions of CICS TS and WebSphere MQ family of products. Get in-depth knowledge on technologies that will help you evolve into an e-business on demand environment and tools to help you rapidly deploy and implement business integration solutions. Register by April 14 and save $150. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B23 IBM at National Association of Broadcasters, April 17-22, Las Vegas IBM invites you to see our e-business on demand and digital media solutions at NAB2004, the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of media across all channels. Discover how IBM solutions, technologies and services can fast-forward your transformation to an on demand model. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318S10 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 UDB Stinger Technology Preview IBM has announced availability of a technology preview for the next release of DB2 Universal Database for Linux, Unix, and Windows codenamed "Stinger." DB2 UDB "Stinger" delivers exciting new functionality to assist and resolve challenges that you, our customer, experience each day. For example, database administrators can reap benefits from the broadened autonomic (also known as self-managing) capabilities of the database that are designed to reduce time being spent on both routine as well as complex database maintenance tasks. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B4 DB2 UDB Leverages Stinger Technology to Seize TPC-C Leadership IBM has achieved a new world record benchmark for transaction processing. Running on an IBM eServer p690 with 32 POWER4+ processors, AIX 5L v5.2, and IBM TotalStorage FAStT900, DB2 UDB delivered 1,025,486 transactions per minute (tpm/C) at a cost of $5.43/tpmC. Not only does this result top all other previously announced non-clustered results, but it does so using half the processors of the best non-clustered Oracle result and 34% better price/performance. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B5 Are you planning to migrate data from VSAM files to DB2? Announced on February 17, IBM CICS VSAM Transparency enables the migration of data from VSAM to DB2. This tool ensures continued access to that data in DB2, without modification to CICS or batch VSAM application programs, and with only minor changes to CICS and batch configuration. The tool will be generally available on March 26, 2004. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B13 Hot off the Press, Grid Computing by Joshy Joseph and Craig Fellenstein The latest in IBM Business On Demand Series, Grid Computing, brings together best deployment practices, practical guidance on integrating existing resources, and up-to-the-minute case studies: all you need to drive business value from the grid computing revolution. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B51 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Content Management Product Line ------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance as Opportunity to Improve Your Business At a time when insurance IT executives are under pressure to do more with less, the demands of regulatory compliance can seem to add insult to injury-it's hard enough trying to make wise technology investments without having precious resources diverted to compliance-related projects. However, according to Jeff Jones, director of strategy, IBM DB2 information management software, "Companies that fail to build compliance into their IT strategies up-front are asking for trouble. To adequately address compliance demands, IT organizations need to develop programs and provide services that are closely aligned with the business' compliance needs." http://www.financetech.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=17701488 Physician Portal and Content Management Solution Solves Problems Giving doctors 24/7 access to charts and building a big content repository means faster treatment of patients and all-around benefits for Michigan's Genesys Health System. Using DB2 Content Manager in conjunction with a solution from IBM partner BlueWare, Genesys has placed medical charts and other documents online. "We've made the medical chart available to any physician, at any time, at any place," reports Dave Holland, CIO of Genesys Health System. http://www.line56.com/articles/default.asp?ArticleID=5377&KeyWords=physicians More Consolidation Ahead In Content Management - Forbes.com The global market for content management technology systems has consolidated rapidly over the last year, with the management of how and when content is re-purposed representing the hottest emerging market opportunity. Last year, for the first time, one company - IBM - was found to have led in all the content management market segments. http://www.forbes.com/business/2004/03/05/0305contentmanagementpinnacor_ii.html?partner=yahoo&referrer= ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Database Tools ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Tools Exploit DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 The focus for the first DB2 Tools for z/OS announcement of 2004 is the exploitation of DB2 V8. DB2 Tools are ready to go with day one support of DB2 V8. Also announced are enhancements to DB2 Administration Tool V5, DB2 Object Comparison Tool V3, DB2 Bind Manager V2.2, and DB2 Utilities Suite V8. Visit the Tools website for more information. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B11 ------------------------------------------------------------ Technical Corner ------------------------------------------------------------ Using the Information Integrator for Content V8 JavaBeans for Template-Based Queries This sample program demonstrates how to use the Information Integrator for Content V8 JavaBeans to perform searches that are based upon predefined search templates. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S5 Using Content Manager V8 Windows Client OLE APIs to Import Documents Here's a program that shows how to use the Content Manager Version 8 Client OLE APIs to import documents into an item-type. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S6 Programmatically Moving Documents between Item-Types in DB2 Information Integrator for Content Use this sample program to learn how to use the Information Integrator for Content Version 8 Java APIs to move documents from one item-type to another. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318S7 Automating the DB2 UDB installation process with ANT Picture the scene, you are responsible for the installation of DB2 in a department where machines are constantly being cleaned and re-imaged, with developers and testers alike requesting "I need DB2 V8 with fixpack X installed on machines X,Y, and Z ASAP". You could end up spending hours every day wandering from machine to machine installing DB2 and its fixpacks by hand. What would be cool would be a way of automating the installation process so that you could just kick it off, go and get a coffee, come back, and it's all installed and ready. In this article Brian Venn of the IVT team at IBM Hursley Park shows how they came up with a solution that does just this, through a novel implementation of Apache's ANT. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B25 Working with DB2 UDB tables using ASP.NET Web Services written in Delphi 8 for .NET This article shows how to extend an ASP.NET Web Service application (covered in a previous article) to let clients update the database. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B26 Installing DB2 UDB on non-RPM Linux distributions Installing DB2 UDB on a non-RPM Linux distribution presents some challenges. Author Monty Wright draws on direct customer experience to help you through the process. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B27 Migrate DB2 V7 databases to DB2 UDB Version 8.1 Learn the benefits of the latest version of DB2 and how easy it is to migrate to. This article summarizes the new features and enhancements of the V8.1.4 update. It then discusses the complete migration process including the preparation, the actual migration, and the post-migration tasks. Hints and tips are highlighted to help you perform a smooth and problem-free migration. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B28 Whip up a Web application in a jiffy The IBM developerWorks Subscription gives you access to so many IBM tools and middleware that you can create a culinary masterpiece or whip up a quick snack in short order. To prove it, we'll quickly create a Web application that accesses database information using only the products available in the latest edition of the developerWorks Subscription (online and on Issue CDs or Custom CDs). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B29 IBM embraces open source: Building Libodbc++ on AIX5L This paper introduces libodbc++ with DB2 UDB 8.1 on AIX5L. It covers the proper procedure and parameters that must be set to build libodbc++ 0.2.2 on AIX5L with VisualAge C++ ( VACPP). It even provides an installation script that can be used to build libodbc++ 0.2.2 which contains all the changes needed to build the libodbc++ library for you. This is the second in a series of articles that highlights the operability of open source software on IBM platform. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B30 Java application deployment considerations If you are responsible for developing and delivering three-tier Java applications that access data on DB2 servers, you may have found it hard to choose between various available accessibility options. In a typical scenario, applications could access data from one or more DB2 servers (on distributed or Host platforms) that may or may not be on the same physical node as the application server. This article describes some commonly implemented scenarios and presents recommendations for each such setup. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B31 DB2 ASP.NET input validation with Delphi for .NET and C#Builder This article demonstrates several ways to perform data entry input validation in ASP.NET applications on top of IBM DB2 UDB database tables. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B34 The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple PowerPack provides you with the information and trial code you need to evaluate IBM software development tools. Tell us your development role and/or the software tools of interest to you. In week one, you will receive a DVD with trial versions of IBM software development tools. In the following three weeks, we will provide you with further resources -- articles, demos, white papers, tutorials, posters, Webcasts and more -- designed specifically to support your development role and the software tools in which you have an interest. View what you want. Evaluate what you need. Explore your technical interests. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B35 Speed-start your application development - New Linux and Windows trial code available on DVD We've refreshed and expanded the IBM developerWorks Software Evaluation Kit (SEK) to include both Linux and Windows evaluation software on two DVDs (over 8 GB of code at no charge, including DB2 Universal Database) The new SEK complements our Linux and Web services Speed-start programs where you can find how-to articles and online tutorials, hands-on workshops, and technical briefings to get up-to-speed fast. And whenever you have questions along the way, find answers in our tech support forum moderated by IBM experts. When you finish developing a Linux app or Web service using the IBM trial code and tools on the DVD, tell us about it and receive a complimentary t-shirt. Get started today. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B36 Hot off the Press, Integrated Solutions with DB2 Written by two leading IBM solution architects, Rob Cutlip and John Medicke, this book shows you how to use DB2 to create a flexible infrastructures that simplifies the construction of any enterprise-class business solution. you will learn how to seamlessly integrate DB2, Web servers, development tools, messaging infrastructure, and other crucial technologies. Then build, step by step, five specific solutions chosen to address the core challenges facing today's enterprise. In addition you will learn how to use DB2 to improve productivity and customer service, reduce operating costs, strengthen key trading relationships, and more. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B53 Now you can download the DB2 UDB Problem Determination Self-Study Series for Free This complimentary series of nine tutorials is designed to assist anyone supporting or developing in a DB2 UDB environment. Candidates will learn to quickly identify problems or errors encountered therefore accelerating the total time to problem resolution and reducing dependence on IBM customer support. There is even a mastery exam available to those candidates who want to take the problem determination process to the next level and become a master. Get started today and check out the tutorials: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B56 The new PowerPack from IBM: Software evaluation made simple PowerPack provides you with the information and trial code you need to evaluate IBM software development tools. Tell us your development role and/or the software tools of interest to you. In week one, you will receive a DVD with trial versions of IBM software development tools. In the following three weeks, we will provide you with further resources -- articles, demos, white papers, tutorials, posters, Webcasts and more -- designed specifically to support your development role and the software tools in which you have an interest. View what you want. Evaluate what you need. Explore your technical interests. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B35 ------------------------------------------------------------ Certification ------------------------------------------------------------ Complimentary DB2 UDB Professional Certification exam preparation documents The DB2 Information Management Professional Certification team has recently updated the Version 7 preparation documents. These preparation documents can help you better prepare for DB2 UDB certification exams. Each document covers role descriptions, requirements, objectives and preparation suggestions. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B43 Prepare for DB2 UDB Professional Certification with free self-study tutorials These complimentary tutorials are designed to help candidates prepare efficiently and effectively at their own pace for DB2 Professional Certification. Currently there are three role specific tutorial series available. For DB2 UDB V8 Certification; Family fundamentals (exam 700) and Database Administration for Linux, UNIX and Windows (exam 701) and for DB2 UDB V7 Certification; User (exam 512). Each Tutorial series is made up of six individual comprehensive segments. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B55 ------------------------------------------------------------ Training Classes ------------------------------------------------------------ Technology Update Seminars bring the latest information about IBM DB2, IMS and Tools from IBM Labs to 4 US cities These two-day seminar programs offer z/Series customers the opportunity to hear the latest news about IMS and IMS Tools, and about DB2 and DB2 Tools. Join us and meet our speakers in person to have your questions answered in Seattle on March 15-16, Chicago on March 16-17, Dallas on March 17-18, and New York City on March 18-19. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B7 Technical seminars on IBM DB2, IMS and Tools offered in 6 US cities this Spring Co-hosted by IBM and Speredelozzi Software, LB Software, and Software Technology Inc., these one-day technical seminars cover new news about IBM DB2 V8, IMS V8 and DB2 and IMS Tools. Come to Hartford CT on March 24, Waltham MA on March 25, Minneapolis MN on March 31, Rolling Meadows IL on April 1, Omaha NE on April 13, and St. Louis MO on April 15. http://www.bigbluesoftware.com/calendar.asp DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 Programming Using Java Class Acquire the skills you need to produce application programs in Java that manipulate DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 databases. Also, learn how to take advantage of advanced programming techniques to access DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 database servers in the workstation environment. This 3 day class is priced at $1575 USD. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B20 Check out the courses offered by Education Centers for IBM Software To ensure that you have access to the best possible training options to fulfill your diverse training needs, we have built a worldwide network of selected training partners. These partners are authorized Education Centers for IBM Software (ECIS) to offer you consistent, quality training on DB2 Information Management Software around the world. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B42 Help Academia Build DB2 Skills with the DB2 Information Management Scholars Program The IBM Scholars DB2 Information Management Program recently introduced a simplified Getting Started step-by-step process to join, learn, download, teach and stay connected to the latest advancements in database technology and make it easier for university professors to teach DB2 UDB in the classroom. As advocates and embassadors of IBM DB2, you can help promote the DB2 Scholars program to coworkers, customers, business partners and local universities. Visit the Web site today and send the link to your alma mater and others to help foster the growth of DB2 in the community and workplace. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B49 ------------------------------------------------------------ Web Casts and e-Learning ------------------------------------------------------------ See clinic replay: Unravel the mysteries of DB2 performance monitoring Explore the factors that influence DB2 applications, database, and system performance. Learn how to deploy a proactive DB2 monitoring strategy to manage processes. Join IBM's Charles Lewis for this educational session. In Part 2 of this Clinic, IBM's Doug Clifton positions DB2 peformance tools for z/OS as potential solutions to your performance concerns. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B2 Three z/Series Webcasts Talk about Performance, Automation, and Recovery Tools from IBM Take some time and check out these zSeries webcast replay. February 26: "Gain Competitive Advantage -- Leverage IBM's Portfolio of zSeries Performance Management Capacity Planning Tools." March 4: "Leverage zSeries Hardware & Software Automation Capabilities to Improve System, Data, & Application Productivity." March 9: "Provide High Availability & Reduce Recovery Time -- Learn about Application, Data & System Management Backup & Recovery Solutions for zSeries." http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL0318B9 Learn How IBM DB2 Tools Exploit New Features of DB2 UDB Version 8 Understand the changes in DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 and explore the benefits of using IBM DB2 Tools in a DB2 V8 environment. Join Curt Cotner, chief architect for DB2, and Dan Wardman, director of DB2 and IMS Tools, for a webcast that looks at the readiness of the DB2 Tools to support DB2 V8. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B10 Developer Webcast: IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Transaction Performance Come and see what IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Transaction Performance can do for your business. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL318B37 ------------------------------------------------------------ Support and Services ------------------------------------------------------------ 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). 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