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Free Virtual User Group: Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements

Free Virtual User Group: Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements

by Amanda Hendley | Jan 22, 2026

January 27, 2026 - Register Here Db2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week. While this steady stream of innovation is exciting, it can also be overwhelming...

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Virtual Db2 User Group | November 17, 2026

by Planet Mainframe | Sep 10, 2025

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Virtual Db2 User Group | Safeguarding Your Data: A Comprehensive Guide to DB2 for z/OS Security Exit Routines

Virtual Db2 User Group | Safeguarding Your Data: A Comprehensive Guide to DB2 for z/OS Security Exit Routines

by Planet Mainframe | Sep 10, 2025

This session explores DB2 for z/OS Security Exit Routines and their role in strengthening enterprise data protection and access control strategies. Attendees will gain insight into how security exit routines can be used to enhance auditing, authorization, and security...

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Virtual Db2 User Group | Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS – Simplify, Optimize, Succeed

Virtual Db2 User Group | Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS – Simplify, Optimize, Succeed

by Planet Mainframe | Sep 10, 2025

This session explores strategies for simplifying and optimizing access path management in Db2 for z/OS environments. Attendees will gain insight into techniques for improving query performance, reducing operational complexity, and supporting more efficient database...

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Free Virtual User Group: Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements

Virtual Db2 User Group | Db2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have Enhancements

by Planet Mainframe | Sep 10, 2025

January 27, 2026 Db2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week. While this steady stream of innovation is exciting, it can also be overwhelming for...

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Virtual Db2 User Group | Db2 12 and 13 SQL and SQL PL Enhancements – The Latest Information

Virtual Db2 User Group | Db2 12 and 13 SQL and SQL PL Enhancements – The Latest Information

by Planet Mainframe | Sep 10, 2025

Db2 12 introduced the concept of continuous delivery and along with the base SQL and SQL PL capability delivered, there were 10 Functions levels where additional enhancements were made. Db2 13 has been in the field for 3 Years, and additional enhancements have been...

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