DB2 Essentials: Understanding DB2 in a Big Data World (IBM Press)

DB2 Essentials: Understanding DB2 in a Big Data World (IBM Press)

<b>The Easy, Visual Introduction to IBM DB2 Version 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows</b> <br /> <br /> <b>Foreword by Judy Huber</b>, Vice President, Distributed Data Servers and Data Warehousing; Director, IBM Canada Laboratory<br /> <br />This book covers everything you need to get productive with the latest version of IBM DB2 and apply it to today€s business challenges. It discusses key features introduced in DB2 Versions 10.5, 10.1, and 9.7, including improvements in manageability, integration, security, Big Data support, BLU Acceleration, and cloud computing.<br /> <br /> <b>DB2 Essentials</b> illuminates key concepts with examples drawn from the authors€ extensive experience with DB2 in enterprise environments. Raul F. Chong and Clara Liu explain how DB2 has evolved, what€s new, and how to choose the right products, editions, and tools. Next, they walk through installation, configuration, security, data access, remote connectivity, and day-to-day administration.<br /> <br />Each chapter starts with an illustrative overview to introduce its key concepts using a big picture approach. Clearly explained figures are used extensively, and techniques are presented with intuitive screenshots, diagrams, charts, and tables. Case studies illustrate how €œtheory€ is applied in real-life environments, and hundreds of review questions help you prepare for IBM€s newest DB2 certification exams.<br /> <br />Coverage includes<br />€ Understanding the role of DB2 in Big Data<br />€ Preparing for and executing a smooth installation or upgrade<br />€ Understanding the DB2 environment, instances, and databases<br />€ Configuring client and server connectivity<br />€ Working with database objects<br />€ Getting started with BLU Acceleration<br />€ Implementing security: authentication and authorization<br />€ Understanding concurrency and locking<br />€ Maintaining, backing up, and recovering data<br />€ Using basic SQL in DB2 environments<br />€ Diagnosing and solving DB2 problems<br /> <br />This book is for anyone who plans to work with DB2, including DBAs, system administrators, developers, and consultants. It will be a great resource whether you€re upgrading from an older version of DB2, migrating from a competitive database, or learning your first database platform.<br /> <br /> <br />