Duration

32 hours

Overview

This course teaches you how to perform basic database administration tasks using DB2 9. These tasks include creating DB2 instances, creating and populating databases, and using logical design to support concurrency and recovery requirements. New features, such as range partitioning, data row compression, and pure XML (native XML storage) will be introduced.

Training Paths that reference this course are:

PureData System for Transactions - Database Administrator
Database Administration - DB2 BLU Acceleration
Database Administration - Single Partition

Audience

This intermediate course is for System administrators, database administrators, and technical personnel involved in planning, implementing, and maintaining DB2 databases.

Prerequisites

You should be able to:

Use basic OS functions such as utilities, file permissions, hierarchical file system, commands, and editor
State the functions of the Structured Query Language (SQL), and be able to construct DDL, DML, and authorization statements
Discuss basic relational database concepts and objects such as tables, indexes, views, and joins

These skills can be developed by taking:

OS Training:
AIX 5L Basics
Linux Basics and Administration
Windows Systems Administration
Or by having equivalent HP-UX or Solaris administration experience
DB2 SQL Workshop
DB2 Fundamentals

Key Topics

Overview of DB2 on Linux, UNIX and Windows
Command Line Processor (CLP) and GUI usage
The DB2 environment
Creating databases and data placement
Creating database objects
Moving data
Backup and recovery
Locking and concurrency
Problem determination
Security

Objectives

Overview of DB2 on Linux, UNIX and Windows
Command Line Processor (CLP) and GUI usage
The DB2 environment
Creating databases and data placement
Creating database objects
Moving data
Backup and recovery
Locking and concurrency
Problem determination
Security

This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.