Category Archives: DB2 9

DB2 9 for z/OS potential data corruption and DB2 crash

IBM has issued a “Red Alert” for DB2 9 for z/OS. DB2 9 for z/OS potential data corruption and DB2 crash after using the CATMAINT UPDATE SCHEMA SWITCH utility, which is new in DB2 9. For full details click here … Continue reading

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Latest IBM z/OS webcasts!

If you’re looking to upgrade to DB2 z/OS version 9 or already have but want to get more from your investment then book some time in your diary to attend these upcoming IBM Webcast events: Hints and tips to get the … Continue reading

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Benefits of DB2 9 & looking forward to DB2 X

Despite several key performance enhancements delivered in DB2 version 8, some new customers saw little or no overall improvement due to the overheads inherent in the move to 64-bit architecture and other architectural changes.  DB2 9 reverses this trend, delivering … Continue reading

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Position Power – V9 Spatial Features

 So, what exactly is spatial data? Here’s a simple definition: Spatial data represents real-world features and their relationship to one another. This includes geographic features (rivers, cities, mountains, forests, seas, lakes, etc), areas (flood zones, military exclusion zones, sales territories, … Continue reading

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DB2 for z/OS Technical Update

Julian Stuhler will be presenting “The business value of migrating to DB2 9″ at the upcoming DB2 Technology Update events. South Bank, London on 29th September and Edinburgh 1st October For more info and to book click here

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Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS – Part 7

Check out the next instalment from Dave Beulke - http://davebeulke.com/?p=512

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ExecTalk: DB2 9 for z/OS Highlights

Curt Cotner, VP & CTO for IBM Data Management, interviewed by Rav Ahuja about new features in DB2 9 for z/OS.

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