AI and Db2
Last time we covered Db2 12 for z/OS Function Levels and how that was the basis for Db2v13. Another synergy…
At 40 years old, is Db2 still relevant?
It’s the 40th anniversary of Db2, IBM’s family of data management products, which was first released in 1983 as DB/2…
Time to Download the Db2 13 for z/OS Manuals!
Yesterday I posted a brief piece about the new version of Db2 for z/OS that is now generally available: Db2…
Top 10 Steps to Building the Right Indexes
One of the constant struggles with Db2 development, and indeed developing for any relational DBMS, is designing and creating appropriate…
The 5 Key Factors for Database Performance
IT organizations are always chasing better performance. This involves monitoring, tuning, and improving all aspects of the IT infrastructure, encompassing…
Pervasive encryption concerns
In today’s treacherous world of constant hacking threats and corresponding data breaches, IT security and breach prevention has become a…
The DB2 Performance Advisor – SQL Performance Tuning Basics
When asked what is the single most important or stressful aspect of their job, DBAs typically respond “assuring optimal performance.”…
Automated SQL Quality Assurance
To leverage available skill sets and to save on costs, many large IT organizations have been moving their DB2 development…