DB2 basics
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Some IBM terms and acronyms
DB2 basics
DB2 product information and
manuals
DB2 9 certification exam quiz questions
DB2 case studies
DB2 trends
DB2 expert advice
- AIX
AIX is an open operating system from IBM that is based on a version of Unix.
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- AS/400
The AS/400 was formally renamed the "IBM iSeries," but is still commonly known as AS/400.
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- COBOL
COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) was the first widely-used high-level programming language for business applications.
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- DB2
DB2 is a family of relational database management system products from IBM that serve a number of different operating system platforms.
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- iSeries
iSeries is IBM's midrange server line, designed for small businesses and departments in large enterprises.
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- mainframe
A mainframe is a high-performance computer used for large-scale computing purposes that require greater availability and security than a smaller-scale machine can offer.
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- OS/390
OS/390 is the IBM operating system most commonly installed on its S/390 line of mainframe server.
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- SQL
SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a database.
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- z/OS
z/OS is the computer operating system for IBM's zSeries 900 (z900) line of large (mainframe) servers.
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Data management professionals new to DB2 may find it helpful to start from square one -- by learning about IBM DB2 product history and strategy. DB2 has been around for a while -- since 1983! -- so get up-to-date by reading or downloading a free sample chapter from Understanding DB2: Learning visually with examples, 2nd edition. Learn about IBM DB2 history and development, read about DB2 server editions and clients, get a list of DB2 information management products and more.
Both novice and seasoned IT professionals and DBAs can benefit from a podcast about IBM DB2 basics. Learn what makes DB2 unique, hear common DB2 challenges and misconceptions, get information about DB2 career options and more. Become familiar with today's DB2 in this interview with Dan Luksetich and Susan Lawson of YL&A, DB2 consultants and producers of DB2expert.com.
Already know your DB2 history? Already a master of DB2 basics? To get to the next level, read or download a free sample chapter from DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows: DBA Guide, Reference, and Exam Prep, 6th Edition. In this chapter, you will get an overview and learn the basics of DB2 tools and products that run on Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems.
Find the information you need about DB2 V9, V8 and V7 by choosing the appropriate detailed IBM product manual below.
Do you know IBM DB2 9 well enough to pass the certification exam? Studying real questions from previous certification exams is an educational advantage, according to Roger E. Sanders, author of DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Study Guide. These sample questions and answers from Sanders's book can help you prepare for the certification exam or simply test your current knowledge of DB2 9 basics.
Listen to a podcast with Roger Sanders, author of DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Study Guide, to learn about the IBM DB2 9 certification process, how IBM DB2 9 certifications compare to job experience and what an IBM DB2 9 certification really means to an employer.
If you don't have time to listen to a podcast about DB2 9 certifications, you can read about them! Read or download a free .pdf of A guide to the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam, by Roger Sanders, to get advice and information on IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification and learn how to prepare for the test.
Learning from other organizations' successes and failures is a great way to ensure your own success and avoid major problems. Check out the following DB2 case studies to learn what worked -- and what didn't.
It's important to be informed about DB2 market trends to stay competitive. This section of the DB2 Basics guide will highlight current DB2 trends -- so check back frequently for updates.
SearchDataManagement.com's Ask the Expert panel is a great way to get your DB2 questions answered by an industry expert -- for free. Submit your own DB2 question to our expert, or check out the DB2 questions below, submitted by your peers.
