New edition of a text that provides a solutions-oriented approach to learning the foundation and capabilities of the latest version of the DB2 database system. The 42 chapters describe how to master the details of DB2 for OS/390; create, administer, and manage efficient DB2 databases and applications; handle new database features of DB2 V6, including large objects, DDL and utility changes, Java, triggers, UDFs, and more; understand the fundamentals of DB2 data sharing; save time and improve performance using DB2 utilities; implement efficient dynamic and static SQL applications for DB2; build effective DB2 stored procedures and utilize them appropriately; and access DB2 data using Java. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
DB2 Developer's Guide, Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated, covering all the new features for Version 6 for OS/390. It includes a special chapter on how changes to the product impact its use. This book clarifies complex DB2 topics, provides performance and procedural advice for implementing well-designed DB2 applications, and describes what DB2 does behind the scenes. An entire chapter on Internet-related features is included.
