Return-Path: Received: from isource.ibm.com (isource.boulder.ibm.com [207.25.249.18]) by server1.os2site.com (Weasel v1.73) for ; 26 Aug 2005 14:24:56 +1000 Received: from isource.boulder.ibm.com (loopback [127.0.0.1]) by isource.ibm.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A156E10C808 for ; Fri, 26 Aug 2005 04:25:50 +0000 (CUT) From: IBM DB2 Information Management Software Reply-To: imstodayatus.ibm.com Subject: DB2 Information Management Software Today newsletter Content-Type: text/plain; To: newsatos2site.com Message-Id: <20050826042550.A156E10C808atisource.ibm.com> Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 04:25:50 +0000 (CUT) Please note our new name: Information Management Software Today. Welcome to the August edition of the Information Management Software Today for 2005. As always please let us know what you think. 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. Do you have colleagues that would find value in this newsletter? New readers can subscribe and customize the newsletter to accommodate their interests in information management by visiting: http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2infonews/ ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Management Software in the News ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM to acquire DWL - a leading provider of data integration middleware. IBM® announced it has signed an agreement to acquire DWL, building on an extensive multi-year business relationship. DWL is a leading provider of Customer Data Integration (CDI) middleware with an established track record of providing solutions to leading companies in the banking, insurance, retail and telecommunications industries. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805K02 Use the data federation technology of WebSphere Information Integrator Data federation gives you a way to integrate the diverse data in your enterprise. This second article in a 2-part series discusses federated query optimization, demonstrates usage examples, and discusses performance tuning considerations for WebSphere Information Integrator. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z05 IBM shatters TPC-C performance barrier with DB2 and Linux IBM has announced that IBM DB2 Universal Database, running Linux has attained a milestone in computing history. DB2 UDB soared past other database servers, setting a new world record for online transaction processing performance among 4-processor servers by delivering 197,669 transactions per minute (tpmC). http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z06 DB2 Magazine Quarter 3: Evolving to Insight Businesses need more than data--even more than information--to figure out their best moves. In this issue, Janet Perna reveals an infrastructure that delivers the timely, accurate, contextual information businesses need. The new infrastructure contains many familiar elements, with some new twists. DB2, for example, will soon contain the first hybrid relational/XML engine. The emerging practice of master data management is bringing new focus to customer, product, employee, and other information sets. And content management technologies are adapting to handle the new demands of mushrooming email systems, XML processing and storage, and more. Find out about all these developments, plus get tips and techniques from your favorite columnists at: http://www.db2mag.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ Offers and Promotions ------------------------------------------------------------ Enroll now for the WebSphere Information Integrator Serrano Beta Program Serrano symbolizes the high impact 'punch' of building an information infrastructure across enterprise information assets. The Serrano preview includes two beta programs designed to help customers grow their information requirements in structured and unstructured domains. The WebSphere Information Integrator OmniFind Edition beta enhances enterprise search with scalable and secure free-form textual search that finds the most relevant corporate information. The Rational Data Architect beta offers a new tool to design and develop relational and federated databases. Enrollment closes September 30. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=imnl805K03 ------------------------------------------------------------ Events and Webcasts ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Information Integration Live! is the event for businesses that need to move faster. IBM Information Integration Live! is the event for businesses that need to move faster. The Nov 13-15 conference will introduce the unified architecture across all data integration functions and offer in-depth education for the Serrano-Hawk release. Learn about the product roadmap, new functionality, and upgrade paths for IBM Information Integration products. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805K01 Listen and learn how to transform your business with IBM Content Management. Watch the new webcast, Transforming Your Business With IBM Content Management. Listeners can learn how the IBM Content Management portfolio adds true business value for companies -- large and small -- for all industries, worldwide. Hear how real world customers are succeeding and using IBM content management to transform their business practices to improve productivity, streamline compliance and leverage and extend existing information assets. The webcast is available on demand at: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=imnl805K05 How does IBM use IBM Content Management to transform its business? This IBM Corporation Success Story tells how IBM is using its Content Management suite to transform its own business processes. Hear how IBM reaps significant business gains with its own open, fully integrated content management products. See how internal departments, and in turn, external users such as customers, partners and suppliers are all benefiting from the comprehensive and proven technology capabilities of IBM Content Management. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805K11 Registration is Open - IBM Forum: Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Solutions Registration is now open. IBM is holding the 2005 IBM Forum: Risk, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance Solutions, October 31 - November 2, 2005 at the exclusive, luxury resort - The Mohonk Mountain House, NY. The intended audience for this leadership forum includes Chief Officers from "finance/risk/ compliance/security/privacy/IT/Operations" areas. Forum size is planned for 300 attendees to provide an appropriate quality interaction ratio with experts. Top Analysts, ndustry Leaders, and IBM Executives and Experts can be made available to meet with attending customers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage: - Top Thought Leaders from across industries working together to solve critical problems - Hands on solution outlines and workshops with open dialog - Real life use case scenarios allowing organizations to visualize solutions and collaborate Visit: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z01 Register Now for the DB2 Information Management Technical Conference Register now and join us in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and enhance your DB2 Information Management technical knowledge. In addition, arrive a day early and take advantage of free Informix and U2 pre-conference tutorials. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z07 Business Intelligence Customer Solutions Summit Mark your calendar for an important upcoming event - the fourth annual IBM Business Intelligence Customer Solutions Summit, October 10-12, 2005 in San Francisco, CA. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z08 Webcast: Transforming Your Business With IBM Content Management Leverage your existing information assets, improve productivity, and streamline compliance initiatives. This webcast presents the essential components of content management with real-world customer successes and industry solution highlights. Take 30 minutes and learn how IBM Content Management adds business value for any size organization in any industry. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z09 Webcast: SAP and IBM Expand Partnership - Introducing SAP Optimized Version of DB2 IBM recently announced DB2 UDB V8.2.2 Optimized for SAP. This new release brings an unprecedented level of integration between the SAP application and the underlying database. Virtually all SAP applications will be able to leverage DB2's autonomic features to help clients automate core business processes, collaborate across the value chain, implement and integrate advanced functions, and otherwise streamline network and IT infrastructure and management. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z10 Webcast: WebSphere Information Integration ... hear the complete story Ascential and IBM together at last. Discover IBM Information Integration strategy and overview of IBM's complete portfolio of products. Find out how your users and applications can work with accurate, consistent, timely, and coherent business information, regardless of how, when, or where the information is stored or managed. Listen to John M. Evans Director, Enterprise Application Markets and Holly Hayes, Program Director with IBM Information Integration Solutions. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z11 Webcast: Merger and Acquisition - How Customer Data Integration can improve customer relationships and drive sales Is your company acquisition causing problems for your customers? Are you missing key up-sell and cross-sell opportunities? Are you customers leaving and you don't know why? Join IBM and Aaron Zornes, Chief Research Officer, The CDI Institute to learn how your Customer Data Integration can better serve you and your customers. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z12 August 24 Customer Event: WorldSpan discusses their implementation of DB2 UDB for z/OS and DB2 Tools Join Dave Wilson, IT Project Lead and DB2 Analyst at WorldSpan, an industry-leading travel technology company, on August 24 and hear how his decision to move to a suite of DB2 Tools for z/OS helps WorldSpan maintain 100% availability without impacting key applications, and paves the way for migration DB2 UDB for z/OS, Version 8. Register at: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z17 Showcase your Solutions at the IBM DB2 Information Management Technical Conference and EXPO With 2500 attendees expected, you don't want to miss this opportunity to be a Sponsor or Exhibitor at the IBM DB2 Tech Conference EXPO, September 11-14, in Orlando! The DB2 and Content Management EXPOs will be combined to feature solutions in DB2, Content Management, Business Intelligence, Informix, U2 and WebSphere Information Integration product families. Share your solutions in detail through vendor presentations. Your presence will increase the value of this event to attendees. With over 350 elective sessions, Business Partners can increase their own knowledge by attending the conference at a substantial discount. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z25 New onDemand Webcasts for DB2 Multiplatform Tools available A trio of new webcasts featuring DB2 Performance Expert for Multiplatforms and DB2 Recovery Expert for Multiplatforms show you how to meet key information management challenges faced in distributed environments. onDemand Webcast: Identify performance problems before they impact your business http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z50 New onDemand Webcasts for DB2 Multiplatform Tools available The second in a trio of new webcasts featuring DB2 Performance Expert for Multiplatforms and DB2 Recovery Expert for Multiplatforms show you how to meet key information management challenges faced in distributed environments. onDemand Webcast: Put applications into production with confidence. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z51 New onDemand Webcasts for DB2 Multiplatform Tools available The third of the trio of new webcasts featuring DB2 Performance Expert for Multiplatforms and DB2 Recovery Expert for Multiplatforms show you how to meet key information management challenges faced in distributed environments. onDemand Webcast: Prevent data loss http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z52 ------------------------------------------------------------ DB2 Information Mgmt Software Product Announcements ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM announces Tivoli OMEGAMON XE performance tools for DB2 and IMS On August 23, IBM announced a technology preview for products in the Tivoli OMEGAMON XE family, including Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Expert on z/OS and Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for DB2 Performance Monitor on z/OS, which combine the real-time monitoring functionality of OMEGAMON with the reporting capability of the DB2 performance tools to manage mission critical databases. Also announced was Tivoli OMEGAMON XE for IMS, which offers a wide range of analysis and exceptions for managing critical elements of an IMS environment using a flexible, customizable browser interface. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z16 IBM announces enhancements to IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS, Version 4.1 Announced on August 2, the new version of IMS High Performance Image Copy provides innovative new features to help you create image copies of your IMS databases. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z19 ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM Information Integration ------------------------------------------------------------ NEW Text analytics support from the unstructured information management architecture On August 8, 2005, IBM Information Integration Solutions and IBM Research jointly released WebSphere Information Integrator OmniFind Edition V8.2.2 and unveiled broad support for the Unstructured Information Management Architecture (UIMA), an open framework that defines a common, standard interface for enabling interoperability of text analytics components from multiple vendors. WebSphere II OmniFind Edition can now leverage text analytics to identify latent meaning, relationships and relevant facts hidden in unstructured text. For more information or to download the code, see: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805K07 Merged or acquired lately? Need a unified view in the new business environment? If your company recently acquired another or if yours was the company that was acquired, perhaps you're struggling to deal with heterogeneous information management systems such as disparate content repositories and workflow processes. Don't let it interrupt customer service or disrupt business. IBM WebSphere Information Integrator Content Edition can unify the content infrastructure to help you exploit the potential benefits of mergers and acquisitions. Learn more. Brochures, white papers, and case studies tell you about the real business value. Technical tours and demonstrations show you the solution. A promotion which expires September 30 helps you get started. Find it all at: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805K08 ------------------------------------------------------------ Technical Corner ------------------------------------------------------------ IBM U2: The Big Picture Gain a basic understanding of the IBM U2 product line and gather information about the extended relational data model, architecture, benefits, and associated tools products. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805J06 ------------------------------------------------------------ Certification and Training ------------------------------------------------------------ Semantic search in WebSphere Information Integrator OmniFind Edition: The case for semantic search Been searching for that customer phone number over and over again in your emails, but queries like "phone number" did not work? If so, semantic search would have made your life easier. Semantic search is a new search paradigm that overcomes the limitations of standard keyword search. This article describes the semantic search capabilities of the IBM enterprise search offering, WebSphere Information Integrator OmniFind Edition Version 8.2.2, which integrates IBM's Unstructured Information Management Architecture (UIMA). It describes the key concepts involved, outlines a workflow for designing and implementing semantic search solutions, and introduces an upcoming tutorial for deploying semantic search solutions in OmniFind. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z02 Simplify performance management with DB2 Performance Expert Part 1 of this article introduced the DB2 Performance Expert (DB2 PE), a tool that simplifies the tasks of monitoring and administering your DB2 UDB servers. Part 2 walked you through some practical real-time monitoring scenarios to show you exactly how it can help you. Now, Part 3 describes how you can take advantage of performance data stored over a long period of time to identify potential performance problems and to pro-actively improve future DB2 system behavior. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z03 Zend Core for IBM - A guided tour for PHP developers Have you considered setting up a PHP 5 on your Linux server, but not had the time to learn how? This article will help guide you through the installation of a PHP 5 environment using the industry's first integrated PHP environment that includes the IBM Cloudscape database server. Installation and configuration is greatly simplified using Zend Core for IBM compared to setting up a complete development and deployment environment from scratch. Zend Core for IBM also provides commonly used PHP extensions and DB2 client libraries to get you connected to your DB2 Universal Database (UDB) servers. Support for Zend Core is available from Zend Technologies, a leading provider of PHP products and services, but it is a free download and a time saver for any PHP developer who wants to build web applications for IBM Cloudscape or DB2 UDB. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z04 (DW350) DB2 UDB Data Warehouse Edition Components with Cube Views * 5 days * $2625 USD Learn about the features of DB2 UDB Data Warehouse Edition (DWE) Version 8.2. Use WebSphere Information Integrator to access multiple relational database systems in a single SQL statement. Create user / system profiles and management classes in Query Patroller in order to maximize the throughput of your DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows system. Through extensive hands-on exercises, use the Intelligent Mining functions built into DB2 to create data mining models that then can be applied to score your data stored in DB2. The next class is 9/26 in Atlanta. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z22 (DW650) Implementing Cube Views in Your Data Warehouse * 2 days * $1050 USD Through hands-on exercises, learn how to use the DB2 OLAP Center or vendor supplied bridges to store OLAP metadata into and extract OLAP metadata from DB2. Also, work with the DB2 Cube Views OLAP Advisor to create Materialized Query Tables (MQT) in order to enhance the performance of your OLAP tool. The next class is 29 September in Atlanta. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z23 DB2 Information Management Technical Conference: Usability labs and free certification testing: September 12-16, 2005, Orlando, Florida Don't miss two special features of this event - certification testing and usability labs. Test drive software prototypes in hands-on sessions where you'll gain invaluable insight into the future of the industry while providing IBM with expert feedback. Have an impact, share your thoughts, and see what's being planned. Also, choose from 100 free certification exams offered on a first come, first served basis covering: DB2 Universal Database, DB2 Content Management, DB2 Business Intelligence, IBM Informix, IBM U2, Lotus, Tivoli and the WebSphere family. Take one or more exams and you just may return to work with new credentials! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z24 Programmed for Performance As a DB2 developer or programmer do you have the right skills to maximize the performance potential of your database environment? Consider attending the course, DB2 UDB Performance for Programmers (CG410). Explore performance issues affecting the design of the database and the different tools that assist in performance monitoring and tuning. The next classes are 19 September in Dallas and 14 November in Atlanta. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z26 New* (CG382) DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Transition Workshop * 4 days $2100 USD Learn about the new features and enhancements of DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8, including the functional enhancements and the technical requirements of this very significant new version of DB2 for z/OS. Practice many of the new functions by performing hands-on machine exercises. Next classes are 3 October in Dallas and 5 December in San Jose. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z27 CG083) DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows V8.2 Transition * 2 days $1055 USD Learn the technical information about all the new functions in DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Version 8.2 (V8.1.7A), since the release of Version 8. Also, learn what new features were included in V8.1 Fixpaks. Next classes are 26 September in New York City and 28 September in Dallas. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z28 Multi-partition DB2 Universal Database Training from IBM Enjoy a complete multi-partition curriculum for the DB2 UDB for Linux, Unix, and Windows environment. Build your skills with the following courses: CF241 - DB2 UDB Multi Partition Database Administration Workshop for UNIX * 5 days $2625 USD (next classes are 12 September in Raleigh and 26 September in Chicago), CF443 - DB2 UDB for UNIX Multi Partition Performance Workshop * 5 days $2825 USD ( next class 26 September in NYC and 3 October in San Francisco), and CF49E - DB2 UDB Advanced Recovery for Multiple Partition Databases * 4 days $2295 USD (next classes are 26 September in Phoenix, 3 October in Chicago, and 10 October in Miami. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z29 New* (C12A1) DB2 SQL Workshop (self-paced virtual class) * 30 hours $675 USD Learn about Structured Query Language (SQL) and how it applies to the entire DB2 UDB Family. This course is appropriate for individuals working in an OS/390, VM/VSE, AIX, or Windows environment. Complete extensive hands-on exercises to develop your skills to use the SQL you learn. This is the Internet-delivered, self-paced virtual class version of our classroom course: DB2 SQL Workshop (CF120). The average time required to complete the course is 30 hours. Online instructor help is available Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm ET. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z30 Replication Training from IBM WebSphere Information Integrator, offers fast and flexible replication that helps administrators distribute, consolidate, and synchronize information across complex, multi-platform, multi-vendor IT environments.The new IBM queue-based replication architecture offers low latency and high throughput replication with managed conflict detection and resolution. For replication among databases from multiple vendors, it uses IBM SQL-based replication architecture that maximizes flexibility and efficiency in managing scheduling, transformation, and distribution topologies. Learn about each of these replication options by visiting out training path to learn about the various options for building the skills you need. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z31 IMS Technical Conference: Hands-on sessions and Usability Labs: October 10-13, 2005, San Jose Don't miss two special features of this event - hands-on sessions and usability labs. Learn by doing and judge performance of new IMS tools and technology for yourself. Experience exciting features and functions personally. Stretch your mind, develop skills and get knowledge that you can start using the day you return to the office. Also, get an opportunity to provide feedback during specially focused labs to enhance the usability of the IMS tools and functions you already know and use. The IMS design team asks you to help define the direction of IMS software by previewing what is coming soon from IBM. Registration is now open for a great event in the heart of the IMS development community! http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z32 Tivoli and systems management education from IBM Come to IBM to get all the latest information about the Tivoli product family. With courses covering Tivoli availability, business service management, orchestration, provisioning, security, storage and optimization, IT infrastructure Library and more you are certain to find training to meet your needs. They are delivered in the classroom, some via e-learning and can also be customized to meet your needs. To get a window into all of our great skill building and certification opportunities, visit our Tivoli and Systems Management curriculum catalog view. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z33 Custom Solutions with Training that is Available on Demand: delivery through the IBM Learner Portal Let IBM help your client create a blended training solution with components from our portfolio of training that is available on demand. They can get fast and easy delivery through the IBM learner portal right to their desktop. The IBM Learner Portal is a web-based tool through which you can easily retrieve your course content. It provides access to mentoring, assessment testing, virtual classrooms, virtual labs, a community connection (which extends your training experience after your class is completed), conference lectures and more. Get trained and stay trained with customized solutions delivered 24 x 7 through the IBM Learner Portal. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z34 IBM Content Management Technical Conference Session List : September 12 - 16, 2005, Orlando, Florida Need help in getting approval to attend the IBM Content Management Technical Conference? A list of sessions is now available on our web site to help you plan your week and show your management all the skill building topics that will be covered. Enjoy in-depth elective sessions, hands-on labs, on-site certification testing, a joint Product Expo with the DB2 Information Management Technical Conference, networking with product and industry experts, and more. Register now for this event priced at $1550. http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z35 ------------------------------------------------------------ Support and Services ------------------------------------------------------------ New Offering: IBM Technology Assessment and Consulting Services for DB2 on z/OS backup and recovery IBM Global Services continues its support of DB2 Information Management products with an addition to its Services portfolio with the following offering: IBM Technology Assessment and Consulting Services for DB2 on z/OS backup and recovery Data backup and recovery concerns you may have: - When did you last test your backup and recovery scenarios? - Can you complete your backups in the necessary time window? - Are you aware of the cost, in labour and business, if lost data cannot be recovered from backups? - Are you using custom-made scripts and manual backup methods and do you have the reliability required by enterprise environments? -Will your backup and recovery solutions still work in future with regards to increasing amounts of data? IBM Technology Assessment and Consulting Services for DB2 on z/OS backup and recovery is designed to assist you with understanding the effectiveness of its DB2 for z/OS data backup and recovery processes. This service will focus on identifying problems areas of concern and areas where the DB2 environment does not satisfy current and future backup and recovery requirements. IBM will advise on which tools are the most efficient to use to achieve a cost effective and reliable DB2 backup and recovery strategy. IBM Technology Assessment and Consulting Services for DB2 on z/OS backup and recovery provides with: - an Assessment of Current Backup/Recovery Environment - an Assessment of Backup/Recovery Management Tools - an Assessment of Backup/Recovery Processes - a final report as a summary based on IBM's findings and recommendations Customer Benefits: - Provides assessments of the DB2 backup and recovery environment, tools and processes - Provides recommendations for improvement and to address identified problems or issues - Helps optimize the efficiency and operation of the DB2 backup and recovery processes - Helps to keep your On Demand business competitive - Customized service to meet your business requirements - Keeps your staff focused on business-critical activities Related Services: - IBM Migration Services for DB2 on z/OS - IBM Implementation Services for DB2 Recovery Expert - IBM Technology Assessment and Consulting Services for DB2 Healthcheck Related Software: - IBM DB2 Universal Database z/OS V8 - IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for z/OS - IBM DB2 Administration Tool for z/OS - IBM DB2 Object Restore for z/OS - IBM DB2 Log Analysis Tool for z/OS - IBM DB2 High Performance Unload for z/OS - IBM DB2 Automation Tool for z/OS - IBM DB2 Archive Log Accelerator for z/OS Related education provided by IBM IT Education Services: - CF89 - Application Data Recovery for DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 - CF91 - DB2 UDB for OS/390 System/Disaster Recovery Workshop - CF36 - DB2 UDB for OS/390 Data Sharing Recovery/Restart For more information on Services from IBM please talk to your local IBM representative, contact: Todd Huff at thuffatus.ibm.com for US, Mike Diplock at mdiplockatca.ibm.com for Canada or Mike Gipp at mrgippatde.ibm.com for Europe, or visit: http://www.ibm.com/isource/cgi-bin/goto?on=IMNL805Z21 5Minute Briefing: Data Center Each week 5MINUTE BRIEFING: DATA CENTER covers everything you need to know in the mainframe and DB2 markets. 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