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SQL & SQL PL Enhancements in Db2 12 and 13 — Technical Insights from the Virtual Mainframe User Group with Chris Crone

SQL & SQL PL Enhancements in Db2 12 and 13 — Technical Insights from the Virtual Mainframe User Group with Chris Crone

by Amanda Hendley | Dec 4, 2025

In this session of the Mainframe Virtual User Groups, Broadcom Distinguished Engineer Chris Crone provided a practical walkthrough of SQL and SQL PL enhancements across Db2 12 and Db2 13. Drawing on 35 years of experience working in Db2 internals, including SQL...

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Streamlining Your Db2 13 Migration: 7 Steps to Get Ahead

Streamlining Your Db2 13 Migration: 7 Steps to Get Ahead

by Paul Bartak | Jun 25, 2025

Streamline your Db2 13 migration with 7 expert steps from Rocket Software’s Paul Bartak. Plan now to avoid disruption later.

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Consider Application-Level Lock Control in Db2 13 for z/OS

Consider Application-Level Lock Control in Db2 13 for z/OS

by Craig Mullins | Apr 26, 2023

It has been close to a year since Db2 13 for z/OS has been generally available. It was announced in April 2022 and delivered for GA on May 31, 2022. As you think about migrating from Db2 12 to Db2 13, it is inevitable that you will consider the new functionality and...

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