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Application Development with DB2 9


 
Welcome Ruby and Rails Developers

Why IBM Data Servers and Ruby on Rails?

  • New to IBM Data Server Client pre-built Ruby binaries for your existing Ruby environment!
  • IBM is the only vendor supporting Ruby and Rails development
  • Industry proven performance and scalability
  • Getting the most of from your data with DB2 and pureXML™

Key Features

  • ActiveRecord including native XML data type
  • ActiveRecord Migration Support
  • Simple installation option with the Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails
  • Agile development with IBM - including desktop through mainframe data

Navigating your Resources

You will find two key places for IBM and Rails resources: AlphaWorks and RubyForge.org

When to use AlphaWorks

  • Forum for general questions on "How-to" with IBM DB2
  • Questions with the Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails
  • Download the installer for point and click set up DB2 and Ruby on Rails development
  • Contact us with your success on IBM and Ruby on Rails Developments

When to use RubyForge.org

  • Download the latest source and driver
  • RubyGems installer and updates found here
  • Post questions on bugs and features requests on Ruby driver and Rails adapter

Recommended downloads

Already have a server?

IBM Data Server Client (formerly DB2 Client)
A complete set of application development drivers and administration tools. Many new flexible application deployment options and NOW includes Ruby driver binaries and Rails adapters for ease of configuration.

Need a server?

IBM DB2 9.5 Express-C
Leading edge hybrid data server for DB2 Free for development and deployment

Need tools?

IBM DB2 9.5 Net Search Extender
Now available at no-charge to enable rich full-text search.
IBM DB2 9.5 Information (Download) Center
IBM DB2 9.5 National Language Media Pack
National language users need to download this National Language Pack in order to receive the NL version of DB2 9 (applies to Data Server, DB2 Client, DB2 Runtime Client, Spatial Extender).
 
Articles and White papers

DB2 and Ruby on Rails, Part 3: Testing with DB2 and Ruby on Rails

DB2 and Ruby on Rails, Part 2: DB2 and pureXML with Ruby on Rails

DB2 and Ruby on Rails, Part 1: Getting started with DB2 and Ruby on Rails

Part 1: An introduction to Ruby on Rails for DB2 Developers


Related Resources

DB2 Express-C Forum

DB2 Express-C 12 Month License and Subscription

White paper: High Availability

Webcast: Premiering DB2 Express-C: The truly free database

Performance Case Study


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