DB2 Magazine E-Newsletter
April 13, 2005
DB2 Magazine Email Newsletter
Volume 6, Issue 4
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Asked and Answered
* When to use materialized query tables
2. IBM News
* Stand up and let your DB2 database be counted
3. DB2 Magazine Trivia Contest
* Four IBM Press books on the line
4. Skills and Certification News
* Web casts, traveling briefings, and other opportunities to learn
5. Now Playing at the developerWorks DB2 Zone
* The latest technical articles from developerWorks experts
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1. ASKED AND ANSWERED
* When to Use MQTs
After attending a seminar on DB2 Cube Views, one DB2 Magazine reader was left with a lingering question: How do you determine whether to use a materialized query table (MQT) with DB2 Cube Views or DB2 OLAP Server for a particular analytic need? It's not an either/or proposition, explains DB2 DBA Robert Catterall. Find out why not.
http://www.db2mag.com/qanda/050412.shtml
2. IBM NEWS
* Stand Up and Let DB2 Be Counted
Research and consulting firm Winter Corp. is seeking out the world's biggest databases. The company is collecting data for its 2005 TopTen Program until July 15 (award recipients are announced September 8).
Any database with a minimum of 1TB of data (excluding free space and
redundancy) is eligible. Respondents complete a short questionnaire on current and projected database size and workload, DBMS type, server and storage environments, database and system architectures, and project benefits and obstacles. Find out how to participate.
http://www.wintercorp.com/
* Cognos Taps WebSphere II's Access
IBM partner Cognos reached out to WebSphere Information Integrator
(II) to extend the reach of its latest release of Cognos ReportNet.
Enhanced support for IBM WebSphere II means customers can now access diverse data sources including mainframe, database, and content systems. An online resource center contains links to Webcasts and other free learning resources.
http://www.cognos.com/ibm-resource/
3. DB2 MAGAZINE TRIVIA CONTEST
* Now that you've had time to study the Quarter 1 issue of DB2 Magazine in detail (you have read every article, right?) answering this month's DB2 trivia question should be a snap. Which IBM Fellow led the team that created the DB2 Distributed Data Facility (DDF)?
Answer correctly to enter a drawing for five DB2 books from IBM Press.
(Congratulations to T. Khoury of Burr Ridge, IL, last month's winner of a $100 American Express Gift Cheque.)
http://www.db2magazine.com/
* The four IBM Press DB2 books include:
-The Official Introduction to DB2 for z/OS, by Susan Sloan
http://www.db2mag.com/bookstore/feature200406.shtml
-DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Certification Exam 703 Study Guide, by Roger E. Sanders
http://www.db2mag.com/bookstore/feature200407.shtml
-DB2 Universal Data Base V8.1 Certification Exams 701 and 706 Study Guide, by Roger E. Sanders
http://www.db2mag.com/bookstore/feature200403.shtml
-High Availability Guide for DB2, Chris Eaton and Enzo Cialini
http://www.db2mag.com/bookstore/feature200405.shtml
4. IBM SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION NEWS
* Webcast: Optimize Performance and Protect Your Data with DB2
Multiplatform Tools
This on demand Webcast focuses on real-life performance and recovery challenges. Presenters describe scenarios and demonstrate how to use IBM DB2 Performance Expert and DB2 Recovery Expert for Multiplatforms.
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/sw-events/webcast/Y459612J18481I71.html
* Webcast: Enhancing Business Integration with WebSphere II Learn how to extend existing application & business integration environments for more flexibility and responsiveness from the WebSphere II team's Jim Reed.
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/sw-events/webcast/G045819E83120A08.html
* IBM developerWorks Live! Technical Briefings IBM is conducting a series of complimentary in-depth technical briefings on various software products in cities around the world. April and May seminars take place in Toronto, Mexico City, Guadalajara/Monterrey, and Washington, DC. All attendees receive complimentary trial software from IBM. Check dates and location or register for a seminar.
http://news.db2mag.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/enI60Fa5kY0FLd0DKNT0AV
5. NOW PLAYING AT THE DB2 DEVELOPER DOMAIN
*A DB2 UDB still image extender
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0504stolze/
* Programming in DB2 with Macromedia Coldfusion
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0504budreau/
* The db2pd tool: A new utility for monitoring DB2 UDB instances and databases
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0504poon2/
* DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 technical resource center
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/products/db2zos/
* Exploit the power of Linux with IDS 10.0
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0503szabo/
* Find IDS v.10.0 information fast
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0503halilovic2/
* Use the WebRowSet implementation with DB2 UDB
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0503bhogal/
* HA DB2 using Tivoli System Automation
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/tivoli/library/t-hadbtsa/
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