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High-availability middleware on Linux, Part 5: IBM DB2 Universal Database
Data is at the heart of any business, and access to it should be available with minimum downtime. In this article, take a look at the setup and implementation of a Linux High Availability solution for IBM DB2 Universal Database -- the database management system that delivers a flexible and cost-effective database platform for building robust, on demand business applications. Using this step-by-step guide, you can set up and run a highly available DB2 UDB database.
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14 Jul 2005 |
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Licensing distributed DB2 9.7 servers in a high availability (HA) environment
Are you trying to ensure you're licensing your DB2 servers correctly in a high availability environment? Don't have the time nor the will to read through the announcement letters, PLETs, or your licensing sheets? Author Paul Zikopoulos explains it all in plain English for the DB2 9.7 release that became generally available on June 17th, 2009.
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29 Oct 2009 |
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DB2 9 DBA exam 731 prep, Part 6: High availability: Backup and recovery
This tutorial discusses database backup and recovery topics. It explains the different methods of database recovery and logging, and how to use the BACKUP, RESTORE, ROLLFORWARD, and RECOVER commands. It also covers the new DATABASE REBUILD operation. This is the first of a two-part high availability tutorial, and the sixth in a series of seven tutorials to help you prepare for the DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration (Exam 731).
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18 Jul 2006 |
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SAP/DB2 and High Availability on Sun Cluster 3.X
SAP Web Application Server support high availability through the technique called switchover. This article describes the integration of DB2 Universal Database, SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.70, and Sun Cluster 3.1 on the Solaris 9 environment to provide highly available data service.
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18 Dec 2003 |
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Licensing distributed DB2 Universal Database (DB2) Version 8 servers in a high availability environment
Are you trying to ensure you're licensing your DB2 servers correctly in a high availability environment? Don't have the time nor the will to read through the announcement letters, PLETs, or your licensing sheets? Authors Paul Zikopoulos and Leon Katsnelson explain it all in plain English.
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09 Sep 2004 |
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DB2 UDB V8.1 ESE and high availability on AIX with HACMP 4.4.1
High availability of your data is a must for the on-demand environment.
This article takes you through a specific example of how the author set up
high availability as part of a proof-of-concept demonstration of DB2 UDB with
High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing (HACMP) on AIX.
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23 Jul 2004 |
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A Backup, Recovery, and Availability Strategy for Content Manager for OS/390 V2.3
This concise summary of your options for high availability and recovery for use with DB2 Content Manager for OS/390 is based on real customer environments.
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10 Apr 2003 |
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DB2 9 DBA exam 731 prep, Part 7: High availability: Split mirroring and HADR
This is the last in the series of seven tutorials that you can use to help prepare for the DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration (Exam 731). This tutorial focuses on two advanced high availability topics: split mirroring and high availability disaster recovery (HADR). With split mirroring you can restore databases using disk copies. HADR provides failover support, similar to the failover capability provided by HACMP and Microsoft Cluster Server.
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19 Jul 2006 |
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IBM High Availability Solution for IBM FileNet P8 Systems
This IBM Redbooks® publication describes strategies and options for core IBM FileNet P8 system components. In addition, the book provides detailed, step-by-step procedures that we used to implement high availability for our case study IBM FileNet P8 system. This book serves as a practical reference when you design and implement highly available IBM FileNet P8 systems. This book is intended for IT architects, IT specialists, project managers, and decision makers identifying the best high availability strategies and integrating them into the IBM FileNet P8 system design process.
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Redbooks |
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31 Aug 2009 |
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Implement DB2 high availability disaster recovery in a Tivoli System Automation cluster domain
Learn step-by-step how to implement DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows high availability disaster recovery in an IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms cluster domain. You'll derive the twin benefits of a highly reliable and available cluster and a robust, seamless database failover in case of a database crash. This configuration provides the foolproof, 24/7 system availability essential for business critical installations. The example setup uses Red Hat Linux and DB2 Universal Database V8.2 but applies also to later versions of DB2.
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12 Apr 2007 |
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DB2 Warehouse Management: High Availability and Problem Determination Guide
Using IBM DB2 Universal Database and DB2 Warehouse Manager provides a central point of control for managing data sources, including processes for building and populating data warehouses (or datamarts). The objective of this IBM Redbook is to deliver guidelines for building a High Availability DB2 warehouse environment and to assist with problem determination when using DB2 Warehouse Manager. This book will help you to understand the DB2 Warehouse Manager architecture and components, and to cope with system failures and their consequences. It also provides a set of documentation on the different High Availability techniques you can use when facing database, server, or disk failures.
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Redbooks |
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28 Jul 2002 |
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DB2 for iSeries: High Availability and Clusters
New with V5R2, IBM has extended the high availability capabilities of the iSeries by introducing DB2 on Independent ASPs. This technology enables data and applications residing in an I/O tower to be switched between a primary server and a backup server.
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05 Sep 2002 |
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High Availability in the Application Tier of Cognos 8
A document discussing high availability in the Application tier of Cognos 8.
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01 Jan 2009 |
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Configure high availability DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows clusters on virtual machines using Xen and Heartbeat
IBM DB2 clusters on virtual machines (Xen) enable you to reap the
benefits of utility computing and high availability. Virtual machines have
become a key requirement for many enterprises. They help reduce the total cost
of ownership and can be leveraged for development, testing, dynamic
provisioning, high availability, no-downtime maintenance, and load balancing.
In this article, learn all about how to configure and deploy IBM DB2 high
availability on Xen with Heartbeat.
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11 Dec 2008 |
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Best Practices: DB2 High Availability Disaster Recovery
View recommendations for setting up and maintaining a DB2 High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) environment in ways that balance the protection HADR provides with performance and cost. This best practice explains optimizing for fast failovers, tuning parameters for network and logging performance, and understanding table reorganization methods and load operations in an HADR environment.
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24 Oct 2008 |
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Database Skills Availability
This white paper analyzes DB2 Universal Database from the standpoint of acquiring the skills needed to install, use, manage, and maintain the product. Some sections directly compare DB2 UDB to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Others delve into DB2 itself and how IBM ensures that skilled professionals are available to work with the product. (PDF 158 KB)
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30 Jul 2003 |
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Implementing high availability with DB2 9.5
High availability of data is a key requirement for critical database systems. In
this article, get a summary of the features in DB2 9.5 that provide these
capabilities. Learn the pros and cons of the different solutions and decide which
method is best for you.
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31 Jul 2008 |
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SAP on DB2 UDB for OS/390 and z/OS: High Availability Solution Using System Automation
This IBM Redbook explains the SAP high availability with System Automation solution. This solution provides the means for fully automating the management of all SAP components and related products running on OS/390, z/OS, AIX, Windows, or Linux. The automation software monitors all resources and controls the restart and/or takeover of failing components, thereby ensuring near continuous availability of the SAP system.
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Redbooks |
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03 Oct 2002 |
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Content Manager Backup/Recovery and High Availability: Strategies, Options, and Procedures
The purpose of this IBM Redbook is to introduce the concepts of backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery for Content Manager systems, and provide strategies, options and implementation steps to protect your Content Manager systems.
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Redbooks |
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01 Apr 2004 |
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Health, availability, and problem determination using IBM Data Studio
Learn how to use the IBM Data Studio Administration Console for health and
availability monitoring. Follow the generation of three simulated real-world server
problem situations, see how the health and availability capabilities surface these
situations, then use the problem determination capabilities to diagnose and fix the
situations.
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24 Apr 2008 |
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High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options for DB2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows
This IBM Redbooks publication describes DB2's high availability functions and features, focusing on High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) in the OLTP environment. The book provides a detailed discussion of HADR, including setup, configuration. administration, monitoring, and best practices.
We explain how to configure cluster software HACMP, TSA, and MSCS with DB2 and show how to use these products to automate HADR takeover.
DB2 also provides unprecedented enterprise-class disaster recovery capability. This book covers single system view backup, backup and restore with snapshot backup, as well as the db2recovery command, in detail.
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Redbooks |
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09 Feb 2009 |
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Enable database high availability using DB2 HADR and Tivoli SA MP in an SAP environment
Learn how to enable database high availability using IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (DB2 V8 or DB2 9) High Availability and Disaster Recovery capability in an SAP ABAP and Java dual stack environment, as well as how to enable automatic failover using IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatofrms in such an HA system.in points of the longer summary, code, or demo that this summary page points to. Put the primary points and key phrases close to the beginning of the abstract, because it may be truncated in search results.
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30 Aug 2007 |
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IBM WebSphere Developer Technical Journal: Building a high availability database environment using WebSphere middleware, Part 1
DB2 High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR), plus the Automatic Client Reroute capability, enables its client applications to recover from a failed database server with minimal interruption. This article shows you the steps for building a highly available database environment by leveraging DB2 HADR and Automatic Client Reroute using WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1 as the client application.
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01 Feb 2008 |
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Automated cluster controlled HADR configuration setup using the IBM DB2 high availability instance configuration
utility
Learn how to configure a failover solution for DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, using the DB2 high availability
disaster recovery (HADR) feature and the the DB2 high availability instance configuration utility (db2haicu). This article walks you
through the concepts and then shows how to set up two distinct configurations for automated failover.
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13 Aug 2009 |
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Improving high availability in WebSphere Commerce using DB2 HADR
The article provides steps on how to build a WebSphere Commerce environment with high availability and disaster recovery (HADR). It also provides recommendations on how to use this DB2 feature in WebSphere Commerce.
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28 Mar 2007 |
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Content Manager OnDemand Backup, Recovery, and High Availability
An introduction to backup, recovery, high availability, and business continuity strategies and options available for IBM DB2 Content Manager OnDemand.
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Redbooks |
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09 May 2005 |
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Licensing distributed DB2 9.5 servers in a high availability (HA) environment
Are you trying to ensure you're licensing your DB2 servers correctly in a high availability environment? Don't have the time nor the will to read through the announcement letters, PLETs, or your licensing sheets? Author Paul Zikopoulos explains it all in plain English and covers some important changes to DB2 9.5 as of February 10th,
2009!
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Articles |
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10 Feb 2009 |
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SAP on DB2 9 for z/OS: Implementing Application Servers on Linux for System z
The power of the IBM System z, combined with the flexibility of Linux on System z, provides the ideal platform on which to implement SAP application servers. System z provides the benefits of continuous availability, high performance, scalability, and ease of management; these qualities support and complement mission-critical SAP business applications.
This IBM Redbooks publication focuses on the implementation of SAP application servers on Linux on System z to leverage the synergy of this combination of products. It provides detailed information to guide you through the planning process, including resource sharing considerations, hardware and software requirements, support and maintenance.
This book takes you through the steps to prepare the system environment, describing system and network configurations, and demonstrates the procedures for installing and customizing your system. It describes in detail how to install SAP application servers in z/VM Linux images, including the installation of SAP and Java and hipersockets. Finally, it provides guidance for performance tuning and introduces some useful monitoring tools.
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Redbooks |
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09 Apr 2009 |
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The Basics of DB2 Log Shipping
This article provides the details on how to implement log shipping to guarantee high availability for your DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX and Windows databases.
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24 Apr 2003 |
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A look at the new functions in DB2 Universal Database V8.2
DB2 V. 8.2 is full of new features that cut the time-to-value for your on demand solutions. It features enhancements for application development, vast improvements in lights-out operation and manageability, high availability, security, and a whole lot more.
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08 Apr 2004 |
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Ask the Experts: Dan Wolfson on DB2 and WebSphere MQ Integration
Dan Wolfson answers questions from readers about using WebSphere MQ functions in DB2, such as availability on z/OS, when to use two-phase commit on z/OS, what type of help is available when parsing the message, and message size limitations, among other things.
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01 Oct 2002 |
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IBM DB2 Universal Database and Adaptec DuraStor Performance Study
High performance and high availability are key requirements for any mission-critical database. This article give hints and tips for configuring an IBM DB2 UDB database cluster with Adaptec DuraStore external storage to achieve the best results.
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28 Aug 2003 |
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DB2 Universal Database and the Highly Available Data Store
Critical database applications demand a robust strategy for the preventing data loss and guaranteeing high availability of your data store. This article surveys your options for high availability on Linux, UNIX and Windows platforms.
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09 Oct 2003 |
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Split Mirror using Suspended I/O in IBM DB2 Universal Database Version 7
This article provides an overview to the suspended I/O feature of DB2 UDB, which in combination with split mirror, provides you with many options for high availability, offloading data, and for creating test sites.
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01 Apr 2002 |
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Split mirror using suspended I/O in DB2 Universal Database
Looking for a high availability solution for DB2 UDB? This article provides a visual explanation of split mirror using suspended I/O for a DB2 UDB database and explains the details of various implementation scenarios. Learn how suspended I/O works and how it can be used to implement reliable high availability database solutions.
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25 Aug 2005 |
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Creating no-data-loss standby databases with DB2 UDB V7.2, EMC TimeFinder, and EMC SRDF
Mission-critical databases must operate 24 x 7 with continuous availability. This detailed document takes you through setting up and using an offsite disaster recovery site with no data loss. Two scenarios -- full data copy and log copy -- are described in step-by-step detail.
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Cheetah 2: IDS 11.5 boosts Informix's always on reputation
Informix Dynamic Server 11.5 plays to its strengths with simple and effective new features for availability and ease of use.
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17 Jun 2008 |
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DB2 pureScale
DB2 pureScale reduces the risk and cost of business growth by providing unlimited capacity, continuous availability, and
application transparency. DB2 pureScale on IBM Power Systems incorporates PowerHA pureScale technology to deliver levels of
database scalability and availability unmatched on UNIX or x86 systems. This complements DB2 for z/OS and System z, the undisputed
leader in total system availability, scalability, security and reliability.
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08 Oct 2009 |
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Informix Dynamic Server 11.50 Fundamentals Exam 555
certification preparation, Part 9: Informix replication technologies
This is the last tutorial in a series of nine tutorials to help you
prepare for the Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.50 Fundamentals certification
exam 555. This tutorial discusses replication technologies and provides an
overview of high availability technologies available in IDS. Learn the
difference between High Availability Data Replication and Enterprise
Replication, and follow the steps for how to set up an IDS server for
replication and high availability.
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Tutorial |
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17 Sep 2009 |
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New backup and restore features in IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 10.0
Find out how to take advantage of the two new backup and restore features of IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 10.0. External Backup and Restore (EBR) is supported for setting up a High-availability Data Replication (HDR) server pair using either ON-Bar or ontape. Additionally, get details on how the ontape utility can now write and read data to and from standard input and output, rather than to or from a tape device or disk file.
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10 Mar 2005 |
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Building a highly available application platform for J2EE, Part 5: Building a highly available application platform for J2EE, Part 5
This tutorial is the fifth installment in a series from the Continuous Computing team focusing on building a highly available solution platform for Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). Using existing hardware and software from across IBM divisions, you produce a complete solution that offers high availability. In the first phase, the baseline of what is possible using current technologies is established. Next, the design of the system is enhanced to take advantage of emerging technologies in automation, faster failure detection, and multisite failover. If you want to learn how to set up DB2 UDB for high availability, this tutorial is for you. Basic knowledge of DB2 UDB and the Linux operating system help you complete the tasks described.
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14 Jun 2005 |
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IMS Version 9 Implementation Guide: A Technical Overview
This IBM Redbook provides an overview of the new functions and enhancements in IBM Information Management System (IMS) Version 9. IMS Version 9 contains over 50 enhancements, in all areas of the product, that address availability, scalability, capacity, usability, manageability, operations, on-demand business, and application development requirements from it's huge customer base.
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Redbooks |
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08 Nov 2004 |
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IMS
IMS is a hierarchial database and transactional server for critical on-line operational applications and data where support for high availability, performance, capacity and integrity, and low cost are key factors. developerWorks is the technical resource center for developing applications for IMS, including technical articles, tutorials, documentation, support, redbooks and more.
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19 Nov 2009 |
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DB2 Version 8 z/OS stored procedures and Workload Manager: Realizing the synergy and planning for migration
In DB2 UDB for z/OS, stored procedures can help reduce network traffic, simplify development and improve availability. But without Workload Manager, you're not getting the full value from stored procedures. And if you're moving to DB2 V8, managing stored procedures in WLM goal mode is an absolute requirement. This article shows you how.
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30 Nov 2004 |
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Implement IBM DB2 Universal Database and SAP in a Microsoft cluster environment
Understand how to implement SAP and DB2 Universal Database in a Microsoft Cluster Server environment for maximum availability and fault tolerance on Windows. The author explains the architecture, walks you through the processes of planning, installing, and configuring these products together, and includes a wealth of detail on security, troubleshooting, and more. Handy checklists and FAQs are included.
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Articles |
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Creating a flexible infrastructure for integrating information
This IBM Information Integration White Paper describes today's e-business environment and the competitive mandate to integrate information across and beyond the enterprise. Information integration technology enables integrated, real-time access to traditional and emerging data sources, transforms information to meet the needs of business analysts and manages data placement for performance, currency, and availability.
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Articles |
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08 Aug 2002 |
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DB2 UDB Server for OS/390 and z/OS Version 7 Presentation Guide
This IBM Redbook, in the format of a presentation guide, describes the enhancements made available with DB2 V7. These enhancements include a new feature, DB2 Warehouse Manager, which simplifies the design and deployment of a data warehouse within your S/390, as well as performance and availability delivered through new and enhanced utilities, dynamic changes to the value of many of the system parameters without stopping DB2, and the new Restart Light option for data sharing environments.
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Redbooks |
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11 Sep 2003 |
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DB2 OLAP Server V8.1: Using Advanced Functions
This redbook explores DB2 OLAP Server V8.1 enhancements and strengths in the areas of scalability, performance, high concurrency, high availability and administration and how to deploy them in a whole enterprise environment.
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Redbooks |
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03 Oct 2002 |
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DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 Performance Topics
This IBM Redbook describes the performance implications of several enhancements made available with DB2 Version 7. Enhancements to performance and availability are delivered through new and enhanced utilities, dynamic changes to the value of many of the system parameters without stopping DB2, and the new Restart Light option for data sharing environments.
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Redbooks |
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15 Aug 2001 |
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DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 Selected Performance Topics
This redbook provides an update on new measurements that have been implemented for DB2 for s/OS and OS/390, and to point out the performance related maintenance that has been shipped after general availability of Version 7. The information in this book will help managers and professionals evaluate and understand how these recent functions of DB2 V7 apply to their environment.
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Redbooks |
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05 Dec 2002 |
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HA DB2 (Partitioned Database) using Tivoli System Automation
This document is primarily a Supplemental Guide to an existing White Paper High Availability for partitioned databases using Tivoli System Automation (July 2004) By Enrico Joedecke (IBM Boeblingen Lab), Steve Raspudic and Baris Naciterhan (IBM Toronto Lab).
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Articles |
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24 Dec 2004 |
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IBM SOA Foundation product integration: Leveraging Information as a Service in your WebSphere-based SOA solution
One of the most critical elements of business process management (BPM) is the availability of information to a business process. This article looks at how you can integrate the notion of Information as a Service, supported by the IBM InfoSphere Information Server product family, with your business process automation platform based on IBM WebSphere Process Server.
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Articles |
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30 Jul 2008 |
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Trial: Informix Dynamic Server Workgroup Edition
Learn about IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Workgroup
Edition, the data server of choice for deployment in a
departmental, workgroup, or medium-size business solution. It
is the leading data server for business partners with
integrating solutions for medium-size businesses, requiring
minimal or no database administration and continuous
reliability and high availability. Easy setup and maintenance offer complete flexibility as business needs change and applications grow. A boon to solution providers, Informix Dynamic Server can be administered from within an application, rendering it invisible to the end customer. Try it on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).
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Trial Downloads |
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30 Apr 2009 |
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Trial: IBM solidDB
Download a free trial version of IBM solidDB V6.1, relational in-memory database software that delivers extreme speed, performing up to ten times faster than conventional databases. solidDB uses the familiar SQL language to allow applications to achieve throughput of tens of thousands of transactions per second with response times measured in microseconds, while also providing applications extreme data availability with sub-second failover to another instance of solidDB.
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Trial Downloads |
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07 Sep 2008 |
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Replication technologies in Informix Dynamic Server
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) has long been a database with powerful
replication technologies. Enterprise Replication (ER) and High-Availability
Data Replication (HDR) have been faithfully serving customers for years.
Recent versions of IDS, 11.1 and now 11.5, add some new technologies to these
stalwarts: the Remote Standalone secondary and the Shared-Disk secondary
servers. In this article, get a brief characterization of each replication
technology and details on the basics of using each.
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Articles |
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03 Jul 2008 |
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Upgrade from FileNet P8 3.5 to 4.0: An architectural shift
The new FileNet P8 4.0 release introduces a major architectural shift in
the platform and framework. As a result, customers who want to upgrade to this
latest version need to understand the key differences in these respective versions.
This article highlights the architectural, high availability, scalability, and
development issues that you should consider when upgrading your environment from 3.5
to 4.0.
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Articles |
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07 Feb 2008 |
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Trial: IBM Optim Database Administrator
Download a free trial version of IBM Optim Database
Administrator V2.2.1 (previously Data Studio Administrator), which improves database administrators' (DBAs')
productivity and reduces application outages by automating and
simplifying complex DB2 structural changes. Version 2.2 provides enhanced overall administrative task support and extend support for partitioned database environments and high availability disaster recovery.
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Trial Downloads |
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01 Aug 2008 |
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DB2 9 for z/OS: Distributed Functions
In this IBM Redbooks publication we describe how to set up your DDF environment, and how to deploy the DDF capabilities in different configurations, including how to develop applications that access distributed databases.
We also describe a set of more advanced features, such as thread pooling and high availability distributed configurations, in a DB2 data sharing environment, as well as the traces available to you to do performance monitoring and problem determination.
In summary, we show how a high-volume, highly available transactional application can be successfully implemented with a DB2 for z/OS data server accessed by all types of application servers or clients running on the same or different platform.
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Redbooks |
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03 Aug 2009 |
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WebSphere Information Integrator Q Replication: Fast Track Implementation Scenarios
This IBM Redbook provides an overview of WebSphere Information Integrator Q replication, and provides guidelines for exploiting its high throughput, low latency, and other capabilities in the design and implementation of high-availability and high-performance distributed business solutions on the z/OS and AIX platforms.
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Redbooks |
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11 Apr 2005 |
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Using DB2 incremental backup
Incremental backup is one of the key high availability features in DB2 9.5 for Linux, UNIX, and
Windows in a data warehouse environment.
This article describes how incremental backup works, when you might want to use it, and strategies for ensuring smooth recoveries. This article
has been updated for DB2 9.5.
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Articles |
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29 Oct 2009 |
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Compare the distributed DB2 9.7 database servers
In a side-by-side comparison table, author Paul Zikopoulos makes it simple to
understand the basic licensing rules, functions, and feature differences between the members of the distributed
DB2 9.7 server family as of its general availability date of June 19th, 2009.
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Articles |
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29 Oct 2009 |
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DB2 UDB for z/OS Version 8 Performance Topics
Learn the performance implications of migrating to DB2 V8 with considerations based on laboratory measurements with this introduction to the major performance and availability changes as well as the performance characteristics of many new functions.
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Redbooks |
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29 Apr 2005 |
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IBM Redbook: DB2 for z/OS and OS/390 Version 7 Using the Utilities Suite
IBM has continuously enhanced the functionality, performance, availability, and ease of use of DB2 Utilities. Starting with DB2 for MVS/ESA Version 4, the progression of changes has increased.
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Redbooks |
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16 Sep 2005 |
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Using Hitachi 9900V ShadowImage and TrueCopy with IBM DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Server Edition Version 8.1
Get your step-by-step instructions for various high availability configurations using the combined power of the Hitachi 9900V Series ShadowImage and TrueCopy functions with the suspended I/O features available in DB2 Universal Database (UDB).
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Articles |
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Implementing IBM DB2 Universal Database V8.1 Enterprise Server Edition with Microsoft Cluster Server
Configuring a high availability solution with DB2 and Microsoft Cluster Server is much easier with the sample configurations provided in this detailed paper.
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Articles |
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Using IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) with IBM DB2 UDB Enterprise Edition V7.2and SAP R/3
The combination of DB2 and the FlashCopy feature of the IBM Enterprise Storage Server enable high availability solutions, like the creation of clone SAP R/3 systems, standby databases, and system backups with nearly no performance impact and zero downtime. This document takes you through a sample configuration setup using SAP R/3 Release4.6D with DB2 UDB Enterprise Edition (EE) V7.2 and IBM Enterprise Storage ServerFlashCopy.
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Migrate DB2 V7 databases to DB2 UDB Version 8.1
Learn the benefits of the latest version of DB2 and how easy it is to migrate to. This article summarizes the new features and enhancements of the V8.1.4 update. It then discusses the complete migration process including the preparation, the actual migration, and the post-migration tasks. Hints and tips are highlighted to help you perform a smooth and problem-free migration.
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04 Mar 2004 |
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Meet the Experts: Matt Huras and Version 8 Enhancements for DB2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Meet this IBM Distinguished Engineer, who gives a sneak preview of his Data Management Technical Conference talk on DB2 Version 8 enhancements, with a focus on new features like multidimensional clustering.
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23 Jul 2002 |
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IBM Redbook: WebSphere Portal for z/OS Version 6
A portal is one of the most important components in a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). IBM WebSphere Portal is available for a variety of platforms, including z/OS and z/Linux. In this book we discuss IBM WebSphere Portal Enable for z/OS Version 6.0.0.1 , which combines the rich functionality brought by IBM WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms with the Qualities of Service provided by the z/OS platform to provide a robust computing platform. The information in this book is based on experiences gained during an ITSO Proof of Concept in which we installed and configured WebSphere Portal on z/OS in a highly available and secure environment. It is targeted to those who need to implement Portal in System z environments.
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06 Nov 2007 |
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DB2 Redirected Restore Scripts
This article goes beyond explaining the process for implementing a semi-automated DB2 redirected restore, and actually provides Korn shell and Perl scripts.
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05 Dec 2002 |
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Informix DBA: Inside Informix IDS 11.5
Learn about the new features and Mac OS X support in Informix IDS 11.5 that make the latest release the apple of developers' eyes.
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13 Aug 2008 |
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Content Management: Doing What Comes Naturally
The DBA role in supporting IBM Content Manager should sound pleasantly familiar.
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20 May 2002 |
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Scaling Up on Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
From DB2 Magazine. How DB2 takes full advantage of Wintel Big Iron. This article demonstrates some of the unique features of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server and how DB2 Universal Database (UDB) leverages these features to scale-up on enterprise-ready Intel servers.
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22 Aug 2002 |
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What's new in IBM Data Studio Administrator 2.1
IBM Data Studio Administrator 2.1 enhances DBA productivity by
simplifying day-to-day database administration tasks. Focusing on accuracy,
and thereby reducing risk, Data Studio Administrator streamlines database changes
and migrations by automatically generating change commands. This reduces disruption
caused by incorrect DDL, mis-coded system commands, or missing dependencies. Data
Studio Administrator also simplifies DB2 object management by giving
DBAs the ability to stop and start DB2 instances, run common commands
and utilities, and navigate quickly to database objects within a single tool.
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12 Feb 2009 |
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Best Practices: Minimizing Planned Outages
View the best practices for minimizing, or even potentially eliminating, planned database outages. Planned outages can include activities such as routine database maintenance activities or upgrades to your database environment.
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24 Oct 2008 |
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Porting to DB2 UDB Version 8.2 from Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Learn all about the DB2 product family in this article that
discusses porting databases and applications and describes the most important
aspects of porting applications from Microsoft SQL Server 2000 to DB2
V8.2. You'll discover the differences between the two products in
database options, data definition language (DDL), data modeling, SQL
considerations, data conversion, and application conversion.
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11 Jul 2005 |
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Distributed Functions of DB2 for z/OS and OS/390
In this IBM Redbook, we describe how to set up DB2's Distributed Data Facility (DDF) environment, and how to deploy the DDF capabilities in different configurations, including how to develop applications that access distributed databases.
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17 Jul 2003 |
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Data Links: Managing Files with DB2
The data links feature of DB2 Universal Database extends the capability of DB2 to manage data - such as video, image, text, graphics, and engineering drawings - to that stored in external files.
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15 Jan 2002 |
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Meeting the Challenge of Enterprise Applications
DB2 Universal Database for z/OS and OS/390 offers new features -- inspired by the complex requirements of packaged enterprise applications -- that produce rewards in any DB2 environment.
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20 May 2002 |
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System Administration Certification exam 918 for IBM Informix Dynamic
Server 11 prep, Part 8: SQL features for administrators
IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 11 (IDS 11) has new SQL features. Learn
how to use SQL to perform administrative tasks, improve query performance, manage data
security, and manipulate data. The eighth in a series
of eight tutorials, use this tutorial to help prepare for the IDS 11 exam 918.
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01 Mar 2008 |
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System Administration Certification exam 918 for IBM Informix Dynamic
Server 11 prep, Part 7: Informix Dynamic Server replication
Configure and manage all forms of replication options available with IBM Informix
Dynamic Server (IDS) 11. The seventh in a series
of eight tutorials, use this tutorial to help prepare for the IDS 11 exam 918.
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02 Aug 2007 |
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