New free ebook: IBM Data Studio for DB2

A new free ebook titled "Getting started with IBM Data Studio for DB2" is now available here!.

Data Studio is an eclipse-based tool that is replacing the DB2 Control Center and other DB2 tools. In addition to DBA tasks, you can also develop stored procedures (using languages such as SQL PL, PL/SQL, Java), SQL and XQuery scripts, and data Web services.

Download this free ebook and learn!

Enjoy,

Raul.

DB2 on Campus Newsletter - 3rd quarter is out

The DB2 on Campus newsletter summarizes many of the activities performed by students, professors, and IBMers around the world working/volunteering on the DB2 on Campus initiative.

The latest edition of the newsletter can be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/yatuhte

You can subscribe to the newsletter by visiting:
http://www.channeldb2.com/group/db2oncampusnewsletter

Enjoy! Raul.

DB2 Express-C 9.7.1 is out!

The 9.7.1 refresh of DB2 Express-C free database server is now available:
http://db2expressc.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-db2-express-c-971-now.html

Cheers,

Raul.

Waseda university using DB2 Express-C book for DB class

This October 3rd 2009, Waseda University in Japan started a DB2 class that is held every Saturday until late November. The course is part of the "Advanced IT Specialist Fostering Program” promoted by the Department of Education and Science Ministry in Japan. The materials are based on the DB2 on Campus workshop, as well as the "Getting started with DB2 Express-C" book, both of which were translated to Japanese.

Congratulations to IBM Japan to establish this great relationship and class at Waseda university!.

Story of two DB2 Student Ambassadors

Today the story of two DB2 Student Ambassadors in India has been published online in the Data Management Magazine. I'm very happy these two student ambassadors have been recognized by the IBM Information Champions program. I still recall how these two students became ambassadors. Early in 2008, I received an email from them inquiring about the DB2 on Campus program. At the time I had not visited India, so they showed initiative just by getting in touch with me. As time went on, the two students showed a lot of passion for DB2, and with a lot of enthusiasm, they started organizing events about DB2; therefore they were named DB2 Student Ambassadors, and established a DB2 User Group in their university. I was going to attend the inaguration ceremony, but on short notice, the mayor of the city decided to declare a holiday the day of my visit, which meant it would've been hard for students to use public transportation. Nonetheless, I spoke with Raghuveer/Pradeep on the phone, and congratulated them for their efforts. We also nominated them to the IBM Information Champions program, and I'm glad they were selected. Congratulations again to Raghuveer and Pradeep!

Raul.

DB2 pureScale announced!

This week IBM announced DB2 pureScale, new innovative technology to help large OLTP
customers gain virtually unlimited database capacity without changing or tuning their applications. In addition, pureScale helps make their data continuously available and to operate their business without interruptions. The implementation is based in large part on DB2 for z/OS Data Sharing and Sysplex technology that has been in use by the world’s largest organizations for over a decade. This technology is considered by many to be the gold standard for delivering reliability and scalability and is now available for UNIX database servers.

Learn more about it here!

and register for a free "Chat with the Labs" webcast here.

The IBM Press release can be found at this location.

Cheers, Raul.

IDUG members save $100 on the IOD conference registration rate

From the IBM Marketing team:

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Attention IDUG members! We've just announced a $100 savings for every IDUG member who registers for the Information On Demand 2009 global conference. To take advantage of the $100 IDUG member discount you must enter a Promotion Code of G09DB2UG. We are even extending an 8% American Airlines travel discount to all attendees of the conference.

Here is what Business and IT professionals can expect to see at IOD for DB2 LUW and z/OS
An exciting lineup of customer speakers - including Verizon, Verizon Wireless, HSBC and Eli Lilly - who will share real world experiences and benefits from DB2.
An full lineup of DB2 LUW sessions including 41 technical sessions and 22 three-hour hands-on-labs. Plus top 5 reasons to attend. Check out what's in store for DB2 LUW. www.ibm.com/software/data/conf/db2-luw.html
An full lineup of DB2 z/OS sessions including 70 technical sessions and 11 three-hour hands-on-labs. Plus top 5 reasons to attend. Check out what's in store for DB2 z/OS. www.ibm.com/software/data/conf/db2-zos.html
Plus there are over 300 more technical sessions to chose from that will help you build skills across a wide array of IBM technologies including InfoSphere Warehouse, Integrated Data Management, Enterprise Content Management and more!
Professional certification testing available at no additional cost - the cost of equivalent education can be as high as $7,500.
An expanded EXPO of over 200 Business Partners and 175 Exhibitors providing smarter solutions for your business!
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Raul.