Best DB2 Articles and News

Redbook, published: Thu, 26 Feb 2009

- Modernizing application environments
- Using IBM SOA Reference Architecture software
- Leveraging System z quality of service

There are many options to implement a service-oriented architecture (SOA).

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Thu, 26 Feb 2009

This IBM® Redpaper provides a step-by-step introduction on how to get started with Web services using Data Studio V2.1.

The early bird registration rate for IDUG 2009 – Australasia ends Friday, 27 February. Save AUD $110 on your full-conference registration by taking advantage of this cost-saving opportunity! Register today.

Once again, IDUG offers the Australasia DB2 community with more than 30 DB2 technical sessions, six in-depth seminars, multiple peer networking opportunities and much more - all in one location.

Specific highlights of the 2009 program include:

• Complimentary IBM certification testing available throughout the conference
• Pre-conference certification seminars with Susan Lawson from YL&A and Robert Clow from Datasync Consulting
• Keynote presentation by IBM’s John Campbell and George Baklarz, focusing on the converging technologies of DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW
• Five in-depth educational seminars presented by some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts, including Susan Lawson, Scott Hayes, Phil Grainger, George Baklarz, and Michael Gao

Panel discussion with seven IBM developers from around the globe

• IDUG Products & Services Expo featuring leading industry vendors looking to provide updates on products, services and tools

To learn more about the educational program being offered at this year’s event, download the Advance Program.

Available until 27 February, IDUG is offering an AUD $110 of the full-conference registration rate. Simply visit au.idug.org/Melbourne.

Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 23 Feb 2009

- Planning considerations and preparing your environment
- Installing SAP application servers on Linux
- Performance considerations

This IBM® Redbooks® publication focuses on the implementation of SAP® application servers on Linux® on System z® .

Introducing DSNTPSMP level 1.15, a significant update to the SQL Procedure processor on DB2® for OS/390® and z/OS™.

IBM Optimization Service Center for z/OS Version 1.1 Fixpack 6 is available for download now. Optimization Service Center for DB2 for z/OS is a workstation tool for monitoring and tuning the SQL statements that run on your DB2 9 for z/OS and DB2 for z/OS Version 8 subsystems and data sharing groups.

The End of Support date for DB2 UDB V8.x products is April 30, 2009.

IBM is offering a sneak peak at technology currently under development in the labs. According to the DB2 Technology Sandbox site on the IBM website the following technologies under development can be previewed

Technologies currently in the sandbox include:

• Enhancements to compression
• Enhancements to manageability
• Enhancements to security
• Enhancements to performance
• Enhance

Draft Redbook, last updated: Fri, 20 Feb 2009

- RDP for MDM overview
- MDM overview
- Financial services scenario

IBM InfoSphere Rapid Deployment Package (RDP) for MDM provides a rapid deployment approach to implementing MDM solutions that provide immediate return on investment.

IDUG RUG Cameo - Wisconsin DB2 User Group (WDUG)

WDUG is a non-profit organization run by users of the IBM DB2 family of products to promote education and foster communication of DB2 related information to local IT Professionals at various locations in the vicinity of Milwaukee, Wisconsin..