DB2 for Dummies approaches problems of database engineering and administration via IBM's DB2 Universal Database solution. It assumes essentially no reader experience with relational databases, and absolutely no experience with DB2. For those reasons, it is excellent. All three of the authors work for IBM on the DB2 team, and they've merged their technical expertise into the Dummies format nicely.

The book earns its keep for two classes of readers. First, it's well-suited to people who have no database experience at all and want to learn via DB2. Second, it's a fine text for people who have experience with another relational database management system (RDBMS), such as Oracle or Sybase, and want to learn how DB2 works.

As is typical of books in this series, some of the cutesy prose comes across as way too contrived ("Imagine buying a travel guide ... but without an index!"), but the technical information readers need is never far away. Sections begin with text explanations of whatever feature is being introduced (these are great for experienced database administrators trying to get a feel for DB2 terminology) and then turn to procedures you can follow step-by-step (which are comforting to nervous novices). In turn, all important configuration and administration tasks get ample coverage, and readers leave able to do most everyday DB2 work. --David Wall

Topics covered: IBM's DB2 Universal Database 6.1 client/server database system for Microsoft Windows. After coverage of client and server installation, the book introduces instances, databases, table spaces, tables, and key administrative tasks like replication and performance monitoring.


Book Description
This unique guide, written by a senior member of IBM's DB2 development team, is the first book to cover DB2 version 6. And the only book to offer a trial edition of the software on CD-ROM. You will discover how to install a DB2 server and clients, design and administer a database, and much more.


Book Info
A self-study guide to learning how to create, design, and maintain databases using DB2. The included CD-ROM contains a trial version of IBM DB2 version 6.1 for Unix, Windows, and OS/2. Softcover.


From the Publisher
Discover how to: Install a DB2 server and client Access data from your database Export and import data with ease Troubleshoot common DB2 problems Back up and recover data


From the Back Cover
Evaluation version of DB2 6.1 on CD-ROM! Your key to managing, accessing, and protecting data Includes tried-and-true tips for designing, creating, and maintaining your databases This friendly guide, technically reviewed by IBM, will help you find out just what DB2 can do for you. These pages offer easy-to-understand explanations on installing and configuring DB2. From designing custom databases to creating useful tables, this reference has got you covered. all this on the bonus CD-ROM A trial version of IBM DB2 v6.1, Universal Database Workgroup Edition for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Pentium class PC running Windows NT Service Pack or later, or Windows 2000. See the CD Appendix for further requirements. Discover how to:Install a DB2 server and clientAccess data from your databaseExport and import data with easeTroubleshoot common DB2 problemsBack up and recover data Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizesBrowse exclusive articles and excerptsGet a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletterChat with authors and preview other booksTalk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
Paul Zikopoulos, Lily Lugomirski, and Roman B. Melnyk are all senior members of the DB2 Universal Database team at the IBM Toronto lab.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This unique guide, written by a senior member of IBM's DB2 development team, is the first book to cover DB2 version 6. And the only book to offer a trial edition of the software on CD-ROM. You will discover how to install a DB2 server and clients, design and administer a database, and much more.

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