When to Use Db2 and When to Consider Alternatives
If you’re evaluating IBM Db2 for your next project, understanding its strengths and limitations is essential. In this post, Virtual…
Virtual Db2 Recap – From Root to Leaf-Managing Index Splits in Db2
Demystifying Page Splitting in Db2: Insights from Saurabh Pandey In a recent technical session, Saurabh Pandey, Lead Product Manager at…
Db2 Month at Planet Mainframe: Resilience, Innovation, and a Thriving Community
June was a standout month for Planet Mainframe, as we turned the spotlight on Db2 for z/OS—a cornerstone technology of…
Learning from SMF: Managing Db2 Buffer Pools
Unlocking the Value of Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter Back Catalog If you work with IBM mainframes, you’ve probably heard of…
Inside Db2 for z/OS: How Optimized B+ Trees Power High-Speed Indexing
High-quality indexes are critical for fast data access and returns. IBM Db2 for z/OS relies on an advanced data structure…
Streamlining Your Db2 13 Migration: 7 Steps to Get Ahead
Streamline your Db2 13 migration with 7 expert steps from Rocket Software’s Paul Bartak. Plan now to avoid disruption later.
The Backbone of Resilience: Mainframe DBAs and the Modern Db2 Experience
Enterprise systems don’t stay online by accident. Behind every seamless ATM transaction, insurance policy update, or healthcare claim processed in…
Trust Me, You Want an IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator for Christmas
It’s Db2 month at Planet Mainframe, so what better time to talk about my absolute favorite mainframe technology, the IBM…