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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises. Column
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 7
Trying to pass the IBM DB2 9 certification exam? Answer these sample questions about tables, taken from the real exam study guide, to get a step ahead. Study guide
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 6
Test your DB2 9 competency by answering 10 sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam. Study guide
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 5
Test your DB2 9 competency by answering 10 sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam. Study guide
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 4
Answer 10 IBM DB2 9 sample questions about tables from the DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 730) to test your DB2 knowledge. Study guide
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DB2 tools and products for Linux, UNIX and Windows: The basics
Get an overview and learn the basics of DB2 tools and products that run on Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems. Book Chapter
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Understanding IBM DB2: Product history and strategy
Learn the history of IBM DB2 development and get a list of DB2 information management products. Book Chapter
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 3
Answer 10 sample questions from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to test your knowledge of DB2 tables. Study guide
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 2
Answer ten sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to check your level of DB2 knowledge, in Part 2 of the DB2 quiz series. Study guide
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IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 1
Answer ten sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam study guide to check your level of DB2 knowledge, in Part 1 of the DB2 quiz series. Study guide
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Open data goes to the city
Local governments such as the City of Boston are implementing open data platforms, with goals of improving business processes and empowering citizens. News | 18 Mar 2013
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones. News | 23 Apr 2012
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LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine
LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata. Q&A | 15 Dec 2011
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IBM to unveil NoSQL technology inside DB2
IBM intends to offer NoSQL database capabilities inside of DB2 beginning early next year, according to a keynote speaker at IBM Information On Demand 2011. News | 26 Oct 2011
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IBM updates InfoSphere and DB2 at Information on Demand
Big Blue’s director of information management product strategy talked about new updates to InfoSphere Information Server and DB2 at the IBM Information on Demand conference. News | 03 Nov 2010
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IBM adds predictive analytics and social networking in Cognos 10
IBM unveiled the much-anticipated Cognos 10 business analytics platform as well as a new version of InfoSphere Server at its Information on Demand conference. News | 25 Oct 2010
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Newly combined SAP and Sybase could mean big trouble for Oracle
SAP and Sybase are making a big play for Oracle database and business applications customers, according to industry experts. News | 20 Aug 2010
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Sybase kicks Replication Server up a notch
The new version of Sybase Replication Server aims to greatly reduce the time it takes to move huge volumes of data between enterprise information stores. News | 12 Aug 2010
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Trial group picks columnar database over Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server
Columnar database technology is helping a Nashville firm create new revenue streams. But the implementation process wasn’t that easy. News | 22 Jul 2010
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DB2 looks to enterprise information management to fend off Microsoft
In an interview, IDC database analyst Carl Olofson offers his analysis of recent developments involving IBM's DB2 software along with predictions of what's coming next. Interview | 28 Feb 2008
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IBM iSeries (AS/400) DB2 UDB: Top 10 expert questions
IBM iSeries/i5 DB2 invokes alot of questions. Here, find the top ten iSeries questions that have been answered by our IBM iSeries/i5 DB2 UDB expert, Kent Milligan. Tip
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EDA software: Event-driven architecture and DB2
Oracle is now coming out with an event-driven architecture based on the EDA's ability to communicate between software and support business rules. How could DB2 help users to achieve the full benefits of an EDA? Tip
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Content management software: Who will leverage semi-structured and unstructured data?
By acquiring Documentum and FileNet, the two major content management software companies, IBM and EMC are laying claim to a large body of existing users who are managing semi-structured (text, spreadsheets) and unstructured (Web graphics, video, audi... Tip
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XQuery and XML data: DB2 helps manage the era of unstructured data
The arrival of IBM XQuery and XML data is simplifying users' decisions in this era of unstructured data, just as the arrival of the relational database and SQL simplified IT buyers' decisions twenty years ago. Tip
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"Low IT" databases: DB2 for the low IT user
Wayne Kernochan examines the "Low-IT" database needs of what he terms "Low-IT" users, as well as how IBM's DB2 Express is proving itself to be a highly useful alternative in the Low-IT market. Tip
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The new need for speed to value: How DB2 plays a role
Today, as never before, IT and ISVs can cut the time to create a high-value application from 2 years (or never!) to 6-9 months, simply by choosing a different development solution. Tip
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What is the difference between DB2 UDB and DB2 OS/390?
Database expert Craig Mullins explains the differences between DB2 UDB and DB2 OS/390. He begins by clarifying that the two are comprised of completely different code bases. Tip
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Integration specialists ride mainframe migration wave
As you map out your strategy, make sure you know the latest in integration and migration tools. Tip
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Why DB2 is better than VSAM
Why DB2 and why not VSAM? This article aims at answering this query and provides sufficient information that would let the designer take the right decision. Tip
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How to select an MPP database: DB2 vs. Teradata
Should you run a massively parallel processing (MPP) database with DB2 or Teradata? Find out how to compare DB2 vs. Teradata and how to choose a database system and with advice from a data warehouse expert. Ask the Expert
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What are the top database management systems (DBMS)?
Learn about the top best database management systems and most commonly used database management software are in this tip from a data warehousing and DBMS expert. Ask the Expert
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Tips for evaluating top database management systems and choosing a small DBMS
There are three major players in the DBMS market: Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server. Learn how to evaluate these top database management systems and choose a DBMS for a small business in this tip from Mark Whitehorn. Ask the Expert
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Are there benefits to using both Teradata and a DB2 database?
Many companies use DB2 to run an operational database and use Teradata for analysis. Find out why this is an effective approach and why it makes sense to use both Teradata and DB2 databases in this expert Q/A with Mark Whitehorn. Ask the Expert
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Data export command: Migration from a DB2 table to a flat file
To export data from a DB2 table to a flat file, you need to run an export specifying the proper file format. The export utility exports data from a database to an operating system file, which, our expert explains, can be in one of several external fi... Ask the Expert
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Resources on creating and supporting BLOBs in DB2
Craig Mullins recommends two specific resources for learning how to create and support Binary Large Objects (BLOB) in DB2. Ask the Expert
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VSAM to DB2: Before you convert
There are reasons to convert from VSAM to DB2 -- and there are reasons not to. Find out what Craig Mullins has to say about a VSAM to DB2 migration project. Ask the Expert
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VSAM to DB2 migration project design
Craig Mullins offers his opinion about a SearchDataManagement.com member's design for a migration of data from VSAM to DB2, which creates 4-5 MQTs that will hold data pertaining to 40+ DB2 tables. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting: Performing an insert with DB2 z/OS
I want to perform a retry on an INSERT under DB2 z/OS when I get a deadlock/timeout. Is there a ZPARM or another method of turning this off? Ask the Expert
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Sizing up querys of DB2 for z/OS
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denormalization
In a relational database, denormalization is an approach to optimizing performance in which the administrator selectively adds back specific instances of duplicate data after the data structure has been normalized. Definition
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Exec explains IBM's Information On Demand (IOD) initiative
Listen to IBM's Steve Mills discuss Big Blue's Information On Demand initiative and why he thinks it's in a better position to help customers than rival Oracle. Podcast
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IBM DB2 basics
Learn IBM DB2 basics -- including what makes DB2 unique, common DB2 challenges and misconceptions, DB2 career options and more, in this DB2 basics podcast. Podcast
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IBM DB2 9: Is certification worth it?
Learn whether IBM DB2 certifications are worth it -- for your career development or bank account -- in this exclusive podcast with DB2 expert and author Roger Sanders. Podcasts
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Open data goes to the city
Local governments such as the City of Boston are implementing open data platforms, with goals of improving business processes and empowering citizens. News
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones. News
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises. Column
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LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine
LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata. Q&A
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IBM to unveil NoSQL technology inside DB2
IBM intends to offer NoSQL database capabilities inside of DB2 beginning early next year, according to a keynote speaker at IBM Information On Demand 2011. News
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denormalization
In a relational database, denormalization is an approach to optimizing performance in which the administrator selectively adds back specific instances of duplicate data after the data structure has been normalized. Definition
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IBM updates InfoSphere and DB2 at Information on Demand
Big Blue’s director of information management product strategy talked about new updates to InfoSphere Information Server and DB2 at the IBM Information on Demand conference. News
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IBM adds predictive analytics and social networking in Cognos 10
IBM unveiled the much-anticipated Cognos 10 business analytics platform as well as a new version of InfoSphere Server at its Information on Demand conference. News
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Newly combined SAP and Sybase could mean big trouble for Oracle
SAP and Sybase are making a big play for Oracle database and business applications customers, according to industry experts. News
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Sybase kicks Replication Server up a notch
The new version of Sybase Replication Server aims to greatly reduce the time it takes to move huge volumes of data between enterprise information stores. News
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