Getting started with DB2 couldn't be easier. Read this book to: Find out what DB2 Express-C is all about Understand DB2 architecture, tools, security Learn how to administer DB2 databases Write SQL, XQuery, stored procedures Develop database applications for DB2 Practice using hands-on exercises Prepare for the DB2 on Campus exam

This book is ideal for developers, consultants, ISVs, DBAs, students, or anyone who wants to get started with DB2. While this books is focused on DB2 Express-C, the no-charge edition of DB2, the concepts and content are also very applicable to other DB2 editions on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

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Files for 2nd Edition (Updated for V9.5):

GettingStartedwithDB2Express-C_V95-en.pdf [File-size: 5.5MB]

expressc_book_quicklabs_9.5.zip [File-size: 841KB]   (Use Firefox to download this file.  With IE it gets corrupted). This is also the lab file used in the DB2 on Campus videos in www.channelDB2.com/oncampus

Files for 1st Edition (Applies to Version 9.1.2):

GettingStartedwithDB2Express-C_v912.pdf [File-size: 5.5MB] 

expressc_book_quicklabs.zip [File-size: 841KB]   (Use Firefox to download this file.  With IE it gets corrupted)