DB2 for z/OS

DB2 for z/OS Information Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the information resources that are available for installation, administration, and programming for DB2 for z/OS.

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		DB2 9 for z/OS Technical Overview (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM redbook introduces the enhancements made available with DB2 9 for z/OS. Its helps you understand the new functions, justify investment in migrating, and plan for exploiting the key new capabilities.
		DB2 Family Fundamentals (Type: Classroom course) Learn about the functions and components of IBM DB2, a relational database manager, that you can install on a variety of operating systems. This course addresses DB2 running on z/OS, AIX, Linux, HP-UX, Sun, and Windows operating systems. This course focuses on the services that DB2 provides and how they work.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know, ... and More (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook explains the capabilities of DB2 Version 8. This information helps you to evaluate the applicability of Version 8 to your environment, as well as to plan for the installation of DB2 V8 or the migration from DB2 V7.
		Greatest Hits & Myths - Roger Miller (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation discusses the areas of greatest improvements in Version 8 and reasons for migration to Version 8. The value and effort of Version 8 vary widely for different customers. This presentation also discusses the many rumors about DB2 Version 8.
		DB2 Version 9.1 for z/OS This Web page describes the new features of DB2 Version 9.1 for z/OS.
		The Official Introduction to DB2 for z/OS (Type: Book) This retail book introduces you to DB2 Version 8. By focusing on administration and development, it also helps you prepare for the IBM® DB2 Family Fundamentals certification exam.
		DB2 for z/OS Version 8 - Driving Business Value (Type: White paper; Format: PDF) This paper provides a high-level overview of the major features of DB2 for z/OS, Version 8. Written by a consultant especially for IT executives, the paper emphasizes how Version 8 can deliver underlying business value.
		The Big Picture: IBM DB2 Information Management Software and DB2 Universal Database (Type: Article) This article provides a brief history of the DB2 family of products, a technology overview, and a discussion of the role of DB2 software in On Demand business.
		Customer Testimonials (Type: Other) This Web page enables you to listen to IBM zSeries® customers tell their own stories.
		DB2 for z/OS Version 8: Point and Counterpoint (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) In this presentation, IBM and a DB2 customer both give their opinions of Version 8.
		IBM Software for zSeries Webcasts (Type: Presentation) Check the listing for upcoming Webcasts or choose from among the various Webcast replays, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
		Tutorials: DB2 Version 8 Family Fundamentals Preparation (Type: Certification) This series of six tutorials is designed to help you prepare for the DB2 Version 8 Family Fundamentals certification exam (Exam 700).

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General planning for DB2 UDB for z/OS
		Release announcement for DB2 9 for z/OS (Type: Product description) This announcement letter summarizes the key enhancements that are available in DB2 Version 9 for z/OS.
		Program directories for DB2 Version 9 for z/OS (Type: Manual) This Web page links to Program Directories for related DB2 components. Program Directories provide helpful information that you need when you install or migrate to a new version of a product.
		Virtual Storage Management 2005 Revisited (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation provides a detailed and thorough update on managing virtual storage constraint, above and below 16MB line, with both Version 7 and Version 8.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Migration Experiences (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation shares early experiences of users and the value provided by the Version 8 release. Lessons learned, surprises, and recommendations are included. Performance and availability considerations are also addressed.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 What's New? (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This book provides detailed information to help you plan for Version 8 of DB2 UDB for z/OS. These topics summarize the Version 8 enhancements, including availability, scalability, performance, development, and integration of e-business applications, migration, conversion, and fallback.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know, ... and More (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook introduces the many enhancements that are available with DB2 Version 8 and helps you plan for the installation of DB2 V8 or the migration from DB2 V7.
		Planning for Version 8 (Type: Information center) These topics summarize the key Version 8 changes and additions to the DB2 product. This is the same information that is in the DB2 Release Planning Guide.
		Planning and installing DB2 (Type: Information center) These topics describe the tasks of estimating DB2 storage needs, loading DB2 libraries, installing DB2, migrating to conversion mode, enabling new-function mode, verifying your installation or migration with the sample applications, and connecting the IMS attachment facility.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 presentation (Type: Presentation;  Format: PDF) This presentation describes DB2 for z/OS Version 8. The key focus points are SQL improvements, performance, synergy with zSeries and the DB2 family, continuous availability, applications, and business intelligence.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Migration Experiences (Type: Presentation;   Format: PDF) This presentation shares early experiences of users and the value provided by the Version 8 release. Lessons learned, surprises, and recommendations are included. Performance and availability considerations are also addressed.
		DB2 Program Directory (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This document provides the SMP/E installation sample jobs and instructions.
		Program Directories for DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 (Type: Manual) This Web page links to Program Directories for related DB2 components. Program Directories provide helpful information that you need when you install or migrate to a new version of a product.
Planning for specific functions in DB2 UDB for z/OS
		Planning for DB2 data sharing (Type: Information center) These topics provide information about planning for DB2 data sharing, establishing naming conventions, estimating storage requirements, and so on.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Major Security Improvements (Type: Presentation;   Format: PDF) This presentation describes the security features in Version 8, including multilevel security, row-level security, and encryption. The primary focus is on security, privacy, and auditing.
		Utility Work Ahead in DB2 for z/OS Version 8 (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation provides an overview of utility enhancements in Version 7 and Version 8, as well as improvements to look forward to in future versions of DB2 for z/OS utilities.
		DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS, Version 8 (Type: Product description) This Web page contains basic information about the Version 8 Utilities Suite, including the key features and system requirements.
Planning for use of DB2 enterprise applications
		DB2 for z/OS and WebSphere: The Perfect Couple (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook describes installation, configuration, and use of the IBM DB2 Universal Driver for SQLJ and JDBC in a DB2 environment (DB2 for z/OS Version 8 or DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version), with IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS for z/OS Version 5.02.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS V8: Through the Looking Glass and What SAP Found There (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook introduces the new features of DB2 for z/OS Version 8. The book provides real-life examples from SAP to demonstrate the usefulness of the new features for SAP.
		SAP on DB2 for z/OS and OS/390: High Availability and Performance Monitoring with Data Sharing (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook addresses the challenges posed by monitoring high availability, scalability, and performance in an SAP Sysplex data sharing environment.
		SAP on DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 and z/OS: Multiple Components in One Database (MCOD) (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook helps system administrators, DBAs, and operations staff to plan, implement, and administer an SAP MCOD landscape with DB2 for z/OS.
		SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: High Availability Solution Using System Automation (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook explains the SAP high availability with System Automation solution. It also explains the planning and preparation steps needed for this solution.
		SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: Implementing Application Servers on Linux for zSeries (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook provides overviews of SAP and Linux and describes the planning needed for SAP on Linux for zSeries, including resource sharing considerations, hardware and software requirements, and support and maintenance.
		PeopleSoft V8 on zSeries Using Sysplex Data Sharing and Enterprise Storage Systems (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook, about PeopleSoft Version 8.4 on a zSeries Parallel Sysplex data sharing environment, focuses on all aspects of performance.
		Planning for a Migration of PeopleSoft 7.5 from Oracle/UNIX to DB2 for OS/390 (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook helps you plan the migration process from PeopleSoft Applications 7.5 on UNIX with Oracle to PeopleSoft Applications 7.5 on OS/390 with DB2.

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		DB2 for z/OS and Data Sharing Implementation (Type: Classroom course) Learn about the components of DB2 for z/OS and data sharing, and how to plan for and implement DB2 data sharing on the z/OS operating system. Set up a naming convention by renaming a non-data sharing DB2, enable a two-way DB2 data sharing group on a Parallel Sysplex environment, verify and test data sharing functions, and create a database in the data sharing group. Lab teams of two or three people perform the implementation steps of data sharing on their own Parallel Sysplex environment.
		DB2 9 for z/OS System Implementation Workshop (Type: Classroom course) Learn about installing DB2 UDB for z/OS, Version 8, and installing and migrating to DB2 9 for z/OS by using the installation CLIST. You will be involved in lectures to understand DB2 for z/OS components and pointer, and the processes involved to install or migrate DB2.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 Migration: An Ironman® event (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation reviews the Version 8 migration experience at Deere and Company, using a triathlon analogy, to help you prepare for your big migration event.
		The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly: DSNZPARM - Willie Favero (update) (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation examines the realm of DSNZPARMs: hidden, opaque, and visible
		Installation and migration (Type: Information center) These topics explain how to install DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8. This is the same information that is in the DB2 Installation Guide.
		Planning and installing DB2 (Type: Information center) These topics describe the tasks of estimating DB2 storage needs, loading DB2 libraries, installing DB2, migrating to conversion mode, enabling new-function mode, verifying your installation or migration with the sample applications, and connecting the IMS attachment facility.
		DB2 Program Directory (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This document provides the SMP/E installation sample jobs and instructions.
		DB2 utilities packaging (Type: Information center) This topic explains the packaging of the DB2 utilities and how to install them.
		DB2 Utilities Suite Program Directory (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This document provides the SMP/E installation sample jobs and instructions for the DB2 Utilities Suite.
		IBM DB2 Driver for JDBC and SQLJ installation (Type: Information center) These procedures describe what you need to do to install the DB2 Driver for JDBC and SQLJ.
		Installing a new data sharing group (Type: Information center) This procedure describes how to install and immediately enable DB2 data sharing on a new Version 9 member.
		Installing DB2 ODBC (Type: Information center) This topic explains how to edit and run SMP/E jobs to install DB2 ODBC.

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		DB2 for z/OS Version 8 Transition Workshop (Type: Classroom course) Learn about the new features and enhancements of DB2 for z/OS Version 8, including the functional enhancements and the technical requirements of this very significant new version of DB2 for z/OS. Practice many of the new functions by performing hands-on machine exercises.
		DB2 UDB for z/OS V8 Migration: An Ironman® event (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation reviews the Version 8 migration experience at Deere and Company, using a triathlon analogy, to help you prepare for your big migration event.
		Performance Issues in Migrating to DB2 UDB for z/OS - Akira Shibamiya (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation covers several facets of migration, including: performance considerations and the impact on I/O time, real storage, and virtual storage. It also provides performance monitoring and tuning tips to reduce CPU usage of applications that are migrating to V8.
		The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly: DSNZPARM - Willie Favero (update) (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation examines the realm of DSNZPARMs: hidden, opaque, and visible
		When Should I Migrate to DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8? (Type: Article) This article describes the general actions that you need to perform for migration; it also offers related information that can help you justify why Version 8 is good for your business.
		Installation and migration (Type: Information center) These topics explain how to migrate to DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 from DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7. This is the same information that is in the DB2 Installation Guide.
		V8 Migration Steps and Considerations (Type: Presentation;  Format: PDF) This presentation includes information about the following topics: new migration process, prerequisites, pre-migration, compatibility mode, enabling-new-function mode, and new-function mode.
		Migration to DB2 UDB for z/OS, Version 8 (Type: Presentation;  Format: PDF) This presentation, written for DBAs and programmers involved in migration activities, discusses the V7-to-V8 migration process and how to prepare for using new Version 8 functions.
		Planning for Version 8 (Type: Information center) These topics (from DB2 Release Planning Guide) summarize Version 8 enhancements and list changes to commands, SQL statements, utility control statements, messages, and codes.
		DB2 Program Directory (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This document provides the SMP/E installation sample jobs and instructions.
		Migrating to DB2 for z/OS Version 8: the Many Modes of V8 (Type: Presentation;  Format: PDF) This presentation unveils some mysteries of the DB2 catalog in the context of migration.
		DB2 9 for z/OS Transition Workshop (Type: Classroom course) Learn about the new features and enhancements of DB2 9 for z/OS, including the technical details of the functional enhancements of this significant new version of DB2 for z/OS. Practice several of the new functions by performing hands-on machine exercises.
		Greatest Hits and Myths: Migration to DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 (Type: Article) This article dispels myths and explains why Version 8 is a great hit.
		Internationalization Guide (Unicode) (Type: Manual;  Format: PDF) This manual explains character conversion and Unicode in the DB2 for z/OS Version 8 environment.
		Webcast: Migrate to DB2 Universal Database for z/OS Version 8: Assessing ROI from enhanced availability, scalability and security. (Type: Presentation) This special Webcast is for IT decision makers and professionals who need to understand the business justification for migrating to DB2 UDB for z/OS, Version 8.

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		DB2 9 for z/OS Stored Procedures: Through the Call and Beyond (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook helps you design, install, manage, and tune stored procedures with DB2 9 for z/OS.
		DB2 for z/OS Stored Procedures: Through the CALL and Beyond (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook helps you design, install, manage, and tune stored procedures with DB2 for z/OS.
		Installing, migrating, and updating system parameters (Type: Information center) These topics explain how to change system parameters.
		Communicating with other systems (Type: Information center) These topics discuss communicating with other systems, including connecting distributed database systems, connecting systems with VTAM®, and connecting systems with TCP/IP.
		Connectivity Cheat Sheet for DB2 Universal Database Part 2 - DB2 for z/OS (Type: Article) This article gives you details for connecting DB2 UDB for z/OS clients to DB2 UDB for z/OS servers or to servers on other operating systems. The following three connectivity scenarios are included: - From a DB2 UDB for z/OS client to a DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows server - From a DB2 UDB for z/OS client to a DB2 UDB for iSeries server - From a DB2 UDB for z/OS client to another DB2 UDB for z/OS server
		Distributed Functions of DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook describes how to set up a DDF environment, how to deploy DDF capabilities in different configurations, and how to develop applications that access distributed databases.
		Directory of subsystem parameters (Type: Information center) This topic describes the DB2 subsystem parameters.

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General administration information
		DB2 for z/OS Database Administration Workshop - Part 1 (Type: Classroom course) Learn how to physically implement a logical database design in DB2. Learn about DB2 data management, DB2 catalog tables, the bind process, database utilities, such as LOAD and REORG, and security considerations. A continuation of this workshop is provided by the course DB2 for z/OS Database Administration Workshop - Part 2.
		DB2 for z/OS Systems Administration (Type: Classroom course) Examine DB2 on the z/OS operating system. Learn to understand, evaluate, and manage DB2 system functions. Learn the basic processes that are involved in tailoring and installing DB2 and its attachment facilities. Discuss the basic concepts of DB2 system recovery and system performance.
		Data Archiving Techniques and Considerations for the DB2 Family (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation describes the causes of data growth, proposes various archival and retrieval strategies for dealing with that growth, and focuses on elements for successful data management.
		DB2 administration (Type: Information center) Use these topics if you are a DB2 database or system administrator. These topics help you monitor, tune, operate, recover from problems, and manage security in a DB2 UDB for z/OS environment. This information is from the DB2 Administration Guide.
		DB2 commands (Type: Information center) These topics provide detailed reference information for DB2 and related commands, including environment information, the privileges and authorities for each command, syntax and option descriptions, and examples. This information is from the DB2 Command Reference.
		DB2 Administration Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Administration Tool, which provides a comprehensive set of functions that help DB2 personnel manage their DB2 environments efficiently and effectively.
		Internationalization Guide (Unicode) (Type: Manual; Format: PDF) This manual explains character conversion and Unicode in the DB2 for z/OS Version 8 environment.
		Large Objects with DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook provides information about how to design and implement large objects (LOBs), examples of their use, programming considerations, and the processes that are necessary for administration and maintenance.
Administration for data sharing environments
		What's new in DB2 UDB for z/OS Locking and Concurrency - Jim Teng (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation describes several new locking enhancements that were added to Version 7 and Version 8 to improve application availability. It explains how SQL and DB2 utilities handle concurrency control and it gives guidelines on how to design a database to improve concurrency.
		Planning for DB2 data sharing (Type: Information center) These topics provide information about planning for DB2 data sharing, establishing naming conventions, estimating storage requirements, and so on.
		Communicating with data sharing groups (Type: Information center) These topics explain how to use a data sharing group as a powerful server in your client/server environment.
		PeopleSoft V8 on zSeries Using Sysplex Data Sharing and Enterprise Storage Systems (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook, about PeopleSoft Version 8.4 on a zSeries Parallel Sysplex data sharing environment, focuses on all aspects of performance.
		SAP on DB2 for z/OS and OS/390: High Availability and Performance Monitoring with Data Sharing (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook addresses the challenges posed by monitoring high availability, scalability, and performance in an SAP Sysplex data sharing environment.
		Installing a new data sharing group (Type: Information center) This procedure describes how to install and immediately enable DB2 data sharing on a new Version 9 member.
		DB2 Coupling facility structure selections (Type: Other) Use this Web page to get help sizing your coupling facility structures based on data that you enter.
		z/OS V1R6.0 MVS Setting Up a Sysplex (Type: Manual) This document supports z/OS (5694-A01) and z/OS.e (5655-G52). This document contains information you need to set up a z/OS system to run in a Sysplex.
		DB2 for zSeries on Parallel Sysplex: Your Key to Application Availability, Scalability and High Performance (Type: White paper; Format: PDF) This paper shows the technology that makes IBM DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS using Parallel Sysplex technology superior in terms of day-to-day performance, availability even during normal maintenance, scalability, and performance during recovery.
		Parallel Sysplex - Managing Software for Availability (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook was developed in response to customer requests for guidance on how to meet the conflicting requirements of keeping software up to date, while at the same time delivering increasing levels of availability.
		Parallel Sysplex Continuous Availability - Case Studies (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook discusses the topic of continuous availability in a Parallel Sysplex environment. The two case studies cover DB2 data sharing, and VSAM Record Level Sharing, and they provide specific technical tips that may assist other users in similar environments.
		System/390 Parallel Sysplex Performance (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook presents performance concepts and tips collected during the measurements of performance in specific configurations. Products measured in a Parallel Sysplex environment include the 9021, 9672, IMS/VS, CICS/VS, DB2, JES2, system logger, CICS® temporary storage, and XCF signalling.
Administration with DB2 utilities
		Data Recovery Now and Future Using IBM's Recovery Tools (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation reviews all types of data recovery, IBM's current recovery offerings, and IBM's recovery tooling philosophy, including autonomic functions and high priority requirements that we are working on in the laboratory today.
		DB2 utilities (Type: Information center) These topics provide detailed information about the syntax and usage of the DB2 online and stand-alone utilities. This information is from the DB2 Utility Guide and Reference.
		DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 Using the Utilities Suite (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook provides information about the use of wildcards in operational scenarios, optimizing concurrent execution of utilities for a shorter maintenance window, information about triggering utilities execution, and considerations related to partitioning. Although This IBM Redbook was written for DB2 Version 7, much of the information applies for Version 8.
		Moving Data Across the DB2 Family (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook provides an overview of what is currently available within the DB2 family of products (specifically DB2 for z/OS, and DB2 for UNIX and Windows). This book explains functions, tools, and utilities to satisfy the need for moving data. It focuses on High Performance Unload and Cross Loader.
		Programs vs. Utilities (Type: Article) This article in DB2 Magazine lists the ways that programmers can use DB2 utilities to lighten the programming load.
		Programs vs. Utilities Revisited (Type: Article) This article in DB2 Magazine explains how programmers can take advantage of the new features of the Version 8 utilities.
		DB2 V8 System Point-in-Time Recovery (Type: Presentation;  Format: PDF) This presentation describes the steps that are necessary to perform system-level point-in-time recovery by using the new DB2 for z/OS Version 8 utilities BACKUP SYSTEM and RESTORE SYSTEM.
		DB2 Utilities Suite (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Utilities Suite for z/OS.
Administration with DB2 tools
		DB2 Administration Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Administration Tool, which provides a comprehensive set of functions that help DB2 personnel manage their DB2 environments efficiently and effectively.
		DB2 Automation Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Automation Tool, which automates maintenance tasks and provides statistical history reports for trend analysis and forecasting.
		DB2 Change Accumulation Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Change Accumulation Tool, which quickly restores database objects with precision and minimal disruption, setting the scope and specificity of image copy creation through the use of control cards.
		DB2 Data Archive Expert (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for DB2 Data Archive Expert, which is a comprehensive data archiving tool that enables you to move seldom-used data to a less costly storage medium, without any programming.
		DB2 DataPropagator (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for DB2 DataPropagator, which leverages the SQL replication architecture to flexibly manage scheduling, transformation, and distribution topologies.
		WebSphere Classic Federation Server for z/OS (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for WebSphere Classic Federation Server for z/OS, which provides direct, real-time SQL access to mainframe databases and files without mainframe programming.
		DB2 High Performance Unload (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for DB2 High Performance Unload, which is a high-speed DB2 utility for unloading DB2 tables from either a table space or a backup copy.
		DB2 Log Analysis Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Log Analysis Tool, which helps ensure high availability and complete control over data integrity.
		DB2 Object Comparison Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Object Comparison Tool, which maximizes system availability by keeping production and testing database environments running in parallel.
		DB2 Object Restore Tool (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for the DB2 Object Restore Tool, which enables you to recover valuable data assets by quickly restoring dropped objects without down time, even if they no longer exist in the DB2 catalog.
		WebSphere Classic Data Event Publisher for z/OS (Type: Product description) This Web page provides general information and resources for WebSphere Classic Data Event Publisher, which captures changes made to mainframe databases or files and publishes these changes to WebSphere MQ.
Administration with DB2 enterprise applications
		Getting the most out of pooling and caching with WebSphere and DB2 for z/OS - Maryela Wiehrauch (Type: Presentation; Format: PDF) This presentation explains the concepts of statement caching and connection pools in DB2 UDB and WebSphere, and how to get the most out of these functions.
		WebSphere Business Integration for SAP (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook illustrates how to integrate data and processes located in SAP back-end systems using WebSphere Business Integration middleware technology.
		SAP on DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 and z/OS: Multiple Components in One Database (MCOD) (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook helps systems administrators, database administrators, managers, and operation staff to plan, implement, and administer an SAP MCOD landscape with DB2 Universal Database (UDB) for OS/390 and z/OS as the database management system.
		SAP on DB2 for z/OS and OS/390: DB2 System Cloning (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook shows the different techniques users can use to clone their DB2 subsystem.
		SAP R/3 on DB2 for OS/390: Database Availability Considerations (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook describes availability procedures for the database of an SAP R/3 4.6B installation that uses DB2 UDB for OS/390 as the SAP R/3 database server.
		Siebel 7 with DB2 for z/OS: Database Implementation and Administration Guide (Type: IBM Redbooks) This IBM Redbook describes the implementation, customization, and administration of the Siebel 7 database with DB2 UDB for z/OS and OS/390 V7 using AIX® V5L or Windows 2000 Siebel servers.
Certification for DB2 administrators
		IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 Universal Database V8.1 for z/OS (Type: Article) This article outlines the materials that you need to review and the tests that you need to take to become certified as a database administrator.
		DB2 version 8 certification: Everything you need to know (Type: Article) This article describes everything that you need to know about certification, including whether you should get certified, how you can get certified, and how you can prepare and study for the certification exam.
		DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Certification Test 700 Study Guide (Type: Book) This retail book prepares you for the DB2 UDB V8.1 Exam 700. It includes information about exam objectives, a review of the DB2 family of tools and products, and fundamental database concepts such as SQL and data consistency.
		DB2 for z/OS Version 8 DBA Certification Guide (Type: Book) IBM Gold Consultant, Susan Lawson, presents hundreds of practical techniques, expert guidelines, and useful tips for every facet of DB2 UDB database administration, including database implementation, operation, recovery, security, auditing, performance, installation, migration, SQL, and more.