Purpose
This course provides you with information about the functions of Database 2 (DB2), IBM's relational database which may be installed under a variety of operating systems on many hardware platforms. DB2 runs under the MVS, VM, OS/2 and Windows NT operating systems to name a few.
The course includes discussion of how the DB2 products provide services. The focus is on the services DB2 provides and how we will work with DB2, not on its internal workings.
Audience
Anyone who needs introductory knowledge of DB2 and persons preparing for advanced and specialized DB2 education.
Objectives
After completing this course, student should be able to:
List and describe the major components of IBM's relational databases - most components apply to all DB2s but technical details of this course focus on DB2 for OS/390 and DB2 Universal Database
Explain the characteristics of a DB2 table
Identify the characteristics of various DB2 column data types
Comprehend the processing instructions given to DB2 via simple SQL statements
List and describe several ways to build (write) and execute SQL statements
List and describe steps needed to imbed SQL statements in an application program
Explain some of the functions performed by, and responsibilities of, Database and System Administrators
Understand the basic concepts of data modelling
Describe the concepts involved with distributed data and some implementation considerations
Describe data warehousing and some of the products involved
Establish a base for more specialized DB2 education
Contents
DB2 Overview
Hats in DB2
DB2 from an End-User's perspective
DB2 from a Programmer's perspective
DB2 from an Administrator's perspective
Introduction to Data Modelling
Where Do I Go Next?
Prerequisites
None.
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