At the core of IBM's software solution for information management is a powerful family of relational database management system (RDBMS) servers. In addition, IBM has built information management software for purposes that include data warehousing, data analysis, data mining, media asset management, enterprise content management and information integration.
The big picture: IBM Information Management Software and DB2
If you are new to IBM information management software, this brief history of DB2 contains the information you need to get on board fast, including a historical perspective, technology overview, the role of DB2 software in information on demand, and many references to help you get started.
The IBM Information Management family of products spans a wide variety of UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, the IBM System i (i5/OS operating system), and IBM System z (z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE and Linux) server lines.
Integration is the efficient and flexible combination of resources to optimize operations across and beyond the enterprise. It includes connecting people with current and relevant information, the integration of end-to-end business processes to help streamline operations and the integration of information to provide a consolidated view of data, regardless of where it resides.
To understand the IBM information integration strategy, read a white paper on the Driving information-led business innovation with IBM Information Server.
In addition, go to the Getting started with WebSphere Federation Server page for many more links to help you get started.
IBM Content Management and Discovery portfolio is designed to help transform business with improved productivity and compliance. Enterprise content management software and soltuion support multiple information types -- such as images, documents, e-mail, and e-records, -- and provide the appropriate content, based on user intent and relevancy. Learn more about the IBM Content Management family of products and explore a wealth of articles and tutorials at the developerWorks Content Management & Discovery page. In addition, explore enterprise search and information access capabilities at the IBM OmniFind page on developerWorks.
IBM data warehousing and business intelligence software gathers, manages, and analyzes data, generating powerful business insight. DB2 Warehouse solutions simplify warehouse management and deliver business intelligence capabilities by fully integrating data consolidation, management, delivery, and analytic capabilities into a single software solution. For an understanding of the IBM data warehousing and business intelligence products,
check out the Getting started with DB2 Business Intelligence page for many links to help you get started.
Then learn how you can grow your data warehousing and business intelligence skills using the Data Warehousing and Analytics role-based skills roadmaps. In addition, many articles and tutorials are available at the developerWorks Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence page.
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