Information Management software offers you end-to-end capabilities to manage data and content, pull together information from diverse sources, and gain valuable insights to optimize business processes. They run on a wide variety of operating systems, such as UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, IBM System i (i5/OS operating system), and IBM System z (z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE and Linux).
IBM Information Management
At the core of IBM's software solution for information management is a powerful family of relational database management system (RDBMS) servers, which provides the right capabilities to manage data and support operational and analytic applications. The integrated data management portfolio provides a modular environment to design, develop, deploy, operate, optimize, and govern data, databases, and data-driven applications. IBM also provides a unified, powerful data warehousing and business intelligence software that gathers, manages, and analyzes data.
Learn the basics
Select the Information Management product that fits your teaching needs and explore our resources to learn about this product. Be sure to return to the Academic Initiative site to download full-version Information Management software and courseware at no cost.
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For basic database design and management: DB2, DB2 Express-C, Informix
DB2 is data server for XML and relational data. DB2 Express-C is a light-weight edition of DB2, perfect for the academic community.
Informix is an embeddable, full-feature relational data server, also popular with companies worldwide.
Data Studio provides database developers and DBAs with the basic set of required tools for database development and administration for DB2 and Informix data servers, at no additional charge.
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For data lifecycle management: InfoSphere Data Architect, Data Studio
Optim Development Studio (formerly Data Studio Developer) provides tools for basic database administration and data development tasks, such as developing database routines, Java applications, and Web Services that access DB2 and Informix data sources. It also provides pureQuery and SQL procedure support for Oracle data servers.
- Get started with IBM Data Studio Developer (for DB2)
- Get started using IBM Data Studio Developer with Informix
InfoSphere Data Architect (formerly Rational Data Architect) is a collaborative data modeling and design tool that works with a wide variety of data sources. It enables you to discover, model, relate, and standardize diverse and distributed data assets.
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For data warehousing and data mining: InfoSphere Warehouse
InfoSphere Warehouse is a comprehensive and integrated set of tools that enable you to design, build, and manage, and analyze business data.
Explore further
Listen to our thought-leaders discuss advanced topics in Information Management.
- Webcast replay: Developing Web-based Open Source Applications with Informix
- Podcast: PureXML and next-gen DB2
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Search the developerWorks technical library
Get trained
Take advantage of our no-charge training opportunities to learn about Information management products and prepare yourself to use them in your classrooms and labs.
- Knowledge paths: Knowledge paths are focused learning guides that bring together diverse training resources for IT professionals, such as how-to articles, discussion forums, educational videos and podcasts, and hands-on exercises. These resources are specifically chosen by subject matter experts to guide you from conceptual awareness to task mastery.
- IBM Education Assistant: The IBM Education Assistant is a collection of multimedia educational modules that can help you gain a better understanding of IBM products and use them more effectively.
- On demand demos: These quick product walk-throughs range from installation and setup demos for beginners, to advanced functionality for experienced developers.
- developerWorks Live! briefings: developerWorks Live! briefings are worldwide, always free, and cover the latest topics related to IBM software and technologies. Find briefings in your area.
Certification opportunities
Teach database concepts and skills with our ready-to-use DB2 Academic Associate Certification training program. You can also apply for no-charge certification testing.
Academic Initiative members can request a 50% discount for themselves and their students on some IBM Professional Certification tests at Thompson Prometric Centers. IBM also offers many training and certification resources at a fee.
