DB2 Universal Database Certification Guide

Snow, Dwaine

ISBN 10: 0130796611 ISBN 13: 9780130796615

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1997

Synopsis

Completely revised and updated with the newest features of DB2 Common Server Version 5, this book takes database administrators and application developers preparing for DB2 certification through a self-paced look at the fundamentals of administering and developing applications for DB2 Common Server. The CD-ROM includes trial versions of DB2 for Win95/NT/OS2, DB2 Software Developer's Kit, and DB2 Administrator's Toolkit. .

About this title

About the Author

CALENE JANACEK is the DB2 Project Leader for the ITSO in Austin, Texas, where she has worked since 1993. She is a co-author of the first edition of this guide and has produced numerous other "redbooks" for DB2.

DWAYNE SNOW has seven years of experience designing applications for DB2 and its predecessors. He is the coordinator for the certification and education program for DB2 Universal Database and has taught DB2 courses around the world.

From the Back Cover

The only official handbook for IBM's DB2 Certification program

Completely updated for DB2 Universal Database

Covers both database administration and application development

IBM's Professional Certification program provides a mark of excellence recognized around the world. Prepare for DB2 Certification with the manual created by IBM's own team of experts.

This self-paced guide familiarizes you in-depth with administering databases and developing applications for DB2 Universal Database. Incorporating all the latest enhancements present in Version 5, this handbook shows you how to use all of DB2's powerful tools, including the new Control Center.

* Learn from IBM's own team of expert trainers
* Master all aspects of DB2, from the basic architecture to application programming
* Discover how DB2 performs in a variety of environments, from small LANs to the entire Internet
* Fine-tune your SQL programming skills
* Get real hands-on experience with the interactive exercises included on the CD-ROM

While this second edition of DB2 Universal Database Certification Guide is intended primarily for users who are preparing for certification, it is also an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of DB2's wide-ranging capabilities.

The accompanying CD-ROM offers hands-on exercises for every chapter in the book. A trial copy of DB2 is included, along with product README files and libraries. The software runs under Windows™ 95, Windows NT® and OS/2®.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130796611
• ISBN 13: 9780130796615
• Binding: Textbook Binding
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 800
• Editor: Janacek Calene