DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 V7.1 Application Certification Guide


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IBM's definitive DB2 UDB V7.1 application development reference and exam study guide for the OS/390 and z/OS platforms An official IBM self-study guide for the DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514) Expert DB2 programming tips, techniques, and guidelines from application development experts Covers data structures, SQL, stored procedures, programming/language environments, debugging, tuning, and more CD-ROM contains complete DB2 application development sample exam The definitive, authoritative guide to DB2 OS/390 application development certification Covers data structures, SQL, stored procedures, programming/language environments, debugging, tuning, and much more Includes a full section on object-relational programming and other advanced techniques Sample test questions help you prepare for the IBM DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514) About the CD The CD-ROM included with this book contains a complete DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514) sample exam. IBM DB2 UDB Version 7.1 for OS/390 and z/OS delivers unparalleled performance, scalability, and reliability in today's enterprise business environments. Now, there's a complete, authoritative guide to developing applications with DB2 UDB V7.1 in both OS/390 and z/OS environments--and preparing for the IBM DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514). This comprehensive day-to-day guide to DB2 UDB application development is also the only book that delivers the depth of knowledge professionals need to pass IBM's challenging application development exam for the OS/390 and z/OSplatforms. IBM Gold Consultant Susan Lawson presents hundreds of useful tips, practical techniques, and expert guidelines for every facet of DB2 UDB application development and every stage of the development process for both OS/390 and z/OS platforms Coverage includes: Foundations for effective DB2 development, including an overview of the DB2 UDB product family and DB2 for OS/390 data structures SQL: basic concepts and coding techniques through advanced OLAP features, star schemas, and star joins Stored procedures, including the SQL procedure language and IBM's Stored Procedure Builder Best practices for application testing, debugging, and performance tuning The full range of DB2 development tools, including ODBC/CLI, Java(tm), COBOL, C, C++, REXX, CAF, CICS, and RRSAF Object-relational programming, including user-defined functions, user-defined data types, and triggers In-depth coverage of locking and concurrency Whether you're developing for DB2 UDB V7.1 in an OS/390 or z/OS environment, managing DB2 UDB V7.1 application development, preparing for DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development, or all three, DB2 UDB for OS/390 Version 7.1 Application Certification Guide will be your single most valuable resource. IBM DB2 Series




SQL for DB2


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SQL for DB2 ISBN: 978-1-58304-123-9 This focused, comprehensive textbook provides start-to-finish coverage of SQL for DB2. Whether youre a college student studying SQL for DB2 for the first time or a professional developer who needs to learn SQL for DB2, this book covers all the basics necessary for success. The purpose of any database book is to learn how to develop databases effectively and precisely without the need for a lot of complicated jargon. This book delivers on that promise by focusing on the skill set necessary to develop well-designed DB2 databases. SQL for DB2 covers the core requirements of a traditional database course. Topics are presented in an accessible, easy-to-learn manner with numerous examples and tips. End-of-chapter materials include a chapter summary, list of key terms, and hands-on exercises that put the concepts to work. SQL for DB2 builds on the foundation of its widely acclaimed predecessor, SQL/400 Developers Guide, to provide an up-to-date introduction to SQL for DB2 for todays students and professionals. All chapters have been refreshed, with improved organization throughout. Examples have been updated, and new material has been added. This new edition includes: New chapters introducing DB2 and System i Navigator Expanded coverage of single- and multiple-table queries Expanded coverage of updating databases with SQL An expanded discussion of normalization Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to DB2 Chapter 2 Introduction to SQL Chapter 3 Single-Table Queries Chapter 4 Introduction to Data Modeling and Database Design Chapter 5 Logical Data Modeling Chapter 6 Entity Relationship Diagram Chapter 7 Normalization Chapter 8 Physical Database Design Chapter 9 Database Constraints Chapter 10 Multiple Table Queries Chapter 11 Views and Indexes Chapter 12 Updating Tables Chapter 13 Static and Dynamic Embedded Statements Chapter 14 SQL Cursors and Result Sets Chapter 15 The Create SQL Program Command Chapter 16 Using SQL in RPG Programs Chapter 17 Triggers Chapter 18 Additional SQL Topics Chapter 19 Database Security and Grant and Revoke Statements




DB2 for the COBOL Programmer


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If you are looking for a practical DB2 book that focuses on application programming, this is the book for you. Written from the programmer's point of view, it will quickly teach you what you need to know to access and process DB2 data in your COBOL programs using embedded SQL. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to make it even more valuable to the programmer who is slugging it out on the job. You will learn: the critical DB2 concepts that let you understand how DB2 works; the basic DB2 coding features you will use in every program you write; how to use version 4 enhancements like outer joins and explicit syntax for inner joins; how to work with column functions, scalar functions, and subqueries to manipulate data; how to use error handling techniques and ROLLBACK to protect DB2 data; why program efficiency is vital under DB2... and more.




DB2 for Solaris


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-- The insider's guide to table structures, cluster configuration, and other optimization opportunities. -- Provides best practices techniques for installing, configuring, and optimizing DB2 in the Solaris Operating Environment. -- Covers the new Solaris Operating Environment security features to make your databases even more secure! -- Part of the IBM Press DB2 Series. This is the only IBM insider's reference and guidebook for making the most of DB2 in Solaris enterprise environments. Coverage includes: integrating Solaris and DB2 to build more secure database applications; working with DB2's management utilities in a Solaris environment; client/server communications under Solaris; special issues and opportunities associated with running DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition under Solaris, and much more! The authors explain configuring Solaris and DB2 failover support and provide expert tips and techniques for DB2/Solaris performance monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting. If you manage or develop for DB2 on Solaris, this book is critical to your success -- and you can't find it anywhere else!




Implementing Practical DB2 Applications


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Implementing Practical DB2 Applications provides a concise source of information for the development and implication of applications using IBM's DB2 relational database package in the MVS environment. The book describes the flagship DB2 version, namely that implemented for the MVS operating system environment where DB2 operates with the MVS transaction processing subsystems: CICS, IMS and TSO. The book is intended for both beginners and experts. It describes how the various components of SQL are used to provide practical applications. Containing tips and notes that were discovered the hard way - through hands on experience - this book will be welcomed by all those looking to implement applications in DB2.




DB2 for Windows NT - Fast


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Currently, IBMs DB2 is the most powerful database management software for large mainframe systems. Designed specifically for the Windows NT environment, the book starts with all the usual features, including Windows NT remote administration, security, and performance features. However, it goes well beyond that to present the whole new level of performance and functionality offered by this new version, including tips on how to maximize its excellent user interface. Packaged with the book is a CD-ROM containing original IBM DB2 product code.




DB2 Developer's Guide


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Marketshare for DB2 has been growing steadily over the past five years and with the announcement of DB2 Universal Database V8 (T-Rex), the product has never had more momentum. "This is an excellent book . . . Mullins seems to have dumped his entire DB2 life experience into "DB2 Developer's Guide.""--Jonathon Sayles, "Relational Database Journal."




DB2 pureScale: Risk Free Agile Scaling


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Extreme Availability and Scalability--Up and Running With DB2 pureScale DB2 is a leading-edge hybrid data server that offers optimum storage, scalability, and availability. DB2 pureScale is a new technology primarily optimized for scale-out transactional processing clusters in an active-active manner. This succinct guide will show you how DB2 with pureScale can deliver transparent application scalability, the ability to deliver agile-like computing to your transaction systems, and extreme availability. This book, together with IBM DB2 9 New Features (McGraw-Hill, 2007) and Break Free with DB2 9.7 (McGraw-Hill, 2009), provides you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to get started with the latest DB2 release. Try the new features by downloading DB2 Express-C 9.7--it is free to develop, deploy, and distribute (with no user and database size limitations) and features pureXML technology. Go to ibm.com/db2/express. Discover the benefits your business can achieve with the agility provided by DB2 pureScale Find out how applications can be transparently scaled Reduce the risk and cost of business growth through umlimited capacity




IBM DB2 12 for z/OS Technical Overview


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IBM® DB2® 12 for z/OS® delivers key innovations that increase availability, reliability, scalability, and security for your business-critical information. In addition, DB2 12 for z/OS offers performance and functional improvements for both transactional and analytical workloads and makes installation and migration simpler and faster. DB2 12 for z/OS also allows you to develop applications for the cloud and mobile devices by providing self-provisioning, multitenancy, and self-managing capabilities in an agile development environment. DB2 12 for z/OS is also the first version of DB2 built for continuous delivery. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces the enhancements made available with DB2 12 for z/OS. The contents help database administrators to understand the new functions and performance enhancements, to plan for ways to use the key new capabilities, and to justify the investment in installing or migrating to DB2 12.