Technical documentation for DB2 and other related products come in many forms. The most complete and detailed source of information is the DB2 documentation. The documentation can be viewed in an online searchable format using the DB2 Information Center. It is also available as PDF manuals organized by topic.
There is also a significant amount of DB2 technical information available on the Web that you can leverage. Use the links below to access the best sources of information that may be of use to you during your porting project:
DB2 Information Center - Online searchable documentation, containing the most up-to-date source of DB2 technical information.
PDF product manuals - The latest PDF product manuals can be viewed from here.
IBM developerWorks - A portal that provides access to numerous technologies, including Java development, DB2, Websphere, XML, and more.
IBM Redbooks - IBM Redbooks provide detailed information written by experts on popular topics. Use the search mechanism to find what you need, or simply browse through the collection of available Redbooks.
DB2 Technical Support - The DB2 Technical Support Web site provides links to different product and troubleshooting resources, including product manuals, FixPak downloads APAR information, TechNotes, and other sources of DB2 information.
International DB2 Users Group (IDUG) - The International DB2 Users Group (IDUG) is an independent, not-for-profit, user-run organization whose mission is "to support and strengthen the information services community by providing the highest quality education and services designed to promote the effective utilization of the DB2 family of products".
DB2 Magazine - DB2 Magazine is a solutions-oriented magazine that gives IT professionals the strategic and technical information they need to work successfully in the IBM Information Management environment.
IBM Virtual Innovation Center - The IBM Virtual Innovation Center is designed for independent software vendors, systems integrators, solution providers, value-added resellers, and developers who are new to the IBM family or are existing IBM Business Partners. Online education, migrating and porting assistance, technical help, hints and tips, FAQs and more, can help you enhance your skills portfolio.
An Expert's Guide to DB2 Technology - Blog - Chris Eaton is a DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows lifer, having worked at IBM on DB2 since its inception. Follow along as Chris shares his experiences, and provides tips and techniques for getting the most out of DB2, including how to exploit new features and releases as they come on-line.
IBM IT Technical Training - IBM provides a wealth of classroom courses and tutorials for the IT professional. Look here to see how you can accelerate your job and career development.
Certifications - IBM Certifications are designed to validate your skills and demonstrate your proficiency in the latest IBM technology and solutions.
FAQs - A valuable developer resource is the collection of Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) found at this site.
PartnerWorld - If you are an IBM Business Partner, be sure to check into PartnerWorld often for news and new offerings.
Books
The following titles are popular books written about DB2:
Baklarz, G., Zikopoulos, P. (2007). DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows: DBA Guide, Reference, and Exam Prep (6th Edition).
Chong, R., Wang, X., Dang, M., Snow, D. (2008). Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples (2nd Edition).
Janmohamed, Z., Liu, C., Bradstock, D., Chong, R.F., Gao, M., McArthur, F., Yip, P. (2004). DB2 SQL PL - Essential Guide for DB2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows, iSeries, and z/OS (Second Edition).
Snow, D. and Phan, T. (2003). Advanced DBA Certification Guide and Reference for DB2 V8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (First Edition)
Zikopoulos, P., Baklarz, G., Katsnelson, L., Eaton, C. (2007). IBM DB2 9 New Features.
