Overview

Currently, IBMs DB2 is the most powerful database management software for large mainframe systems. Designed specifically for the Windows NT environment, the book starts with all the usual features, including Windows NT remote administration, security, and performance features. However, it goes well beyond that to present the whole new level of performance and functionality offered by this new version, including tips on how to maximize its excellent user interface. Packaged with the book is a CD-ROM containing original IBM DB2 product code.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mark Whitehorn ,  Mary Whitehorn
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   1998 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.10cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9783540762003

ISBN 10:   3540762000
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   19 November 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Getting Started: Installing DB2 on an NT Server. Installing SAMPLE. An initial test of SAMPLE (and introduction to the Command Center). What you should find if all has gone well.- The Control Center. Systems. Instances. Databases. Creating a filter. The objects in a database. Creating a database using the SmartGuide. Creating a table using the SmartGuide.- Installing a front-end tool to manipulate your data. Background. Overview. Choosing whether to work from the server or a workstation. Choosing and installing a front-end. Running the CAE - to install the software. Running the CCA on a workstation. Running the CCA on a server. Configuring the ODBC connection. Configuring the front-end to use the ODBC connection. Finally, manipulating the data with your chosen front-end.- Installing on the client.- Overview of the tools.- Creating Databases and Tables. T Table spaces and containers.- Backup: Backup and Recovery.- Finer control of your database: Scheduling tasks. Triggers. Users, Authorities and Privileges. Schemas.- Advanced bits that you really need to know: Performance and tweaking. Performance SmartGuide. Visual Explain. Where to look if things go wrong. User Definable Data types and Functions. Test Data

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