The ITSO has been busy creating technical publications to help you deep your knowledge and hands on skills with IBM’s Information Management products.  Here is a list of the Redbooks and Redpapers that have published in first three months of 2011:

1.
Advanced Case Management with IBM Case Manager
Published 22 March 2011, last updated 26 March 2011, Rating: (based on 1 review)

This publication introduces IT architects and IT specialists to the case management concept, its benefits, and how it is different from traditional business process management or content management. In addition, this book introduces the IBM Case Manager product, designing a case management solution, setting up the appropriate environment, and building and deploying the solution. In addition, it serves as a practical guide for IT professionals who are responsible for designing, building, and deploying case management solutions.

2.
Data Studio and DB2 for z/OS Stored Procedures
Published 15 March 2011

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication is devoted to tools that can be used for accelerating the development and debugging process, in particular to the stored procedure support provided by the latest and fastest evolving IBM product: Data Studio.

3.
Information Server: Installation and Configuration Guide
Published 8 March 2011, Rating: (based on 1 review)

In this IBM® Redpaper™ publication we provide suggestions, hints and tips, directions, installation steps, checklists of prerequisites, and configuration information collected from a number of Information Server experts. It is intended to minimize the time required to successfully install and configure IBM Information Server.

4.
IBM Smart Analytics System
Published 23 February 2011

This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces the architecture and components of the IBM Smart Analytics System family. We describe the installation and configuration of the IBM Smart Analytics System and show how to manage the systems effectively to deliver an enterprise class service.

5.
Embedding IBM Informix
Published 17 February 2011

In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we discuss and describe the capabilities for embedding Informix® into applications and software. We introduce the technological architecture and describe several of the functions and features that support Informix as a robust and powerful embeddable DBMS. Many of these features are unique in the industry today, enabling clients to create a business advantage.

6.
IBM Optim Performance Manager for DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Published 13 February 2011, last updated 17 February 2011

This IBM Redbooks® publication describes the architecture and components of Optim Performance Manager Extended Edition. We provide information for planning the deployment of Optim Performance Manager and detail steps for successful installation, activation, and configuration of Optim Performance Manager and the Extended Insight client.

7.
Extremely pureXML in DB2 10 for z/OS
Published 28 January 2011, Rating: (based on 2 reviews)

In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we document the steps for the implementation of a simple but meaningful XML application scenario. We have chosen to provide samples in COBOL and Java™ language. The purpose is to provide an easy path to follow to integrate the XML data type for the traditional DB2 for z/OS® user.

8.
IBM Enterprise Content Management and IBM Information Archive: Providing the Complete Solution
Published 19 January 2011

This IBM Redpaper™ publication focuses on the benefit and technical details of the integration of ECM products and offering with the Information Archive device. We explain the need and concept behind the IBM Smart Archive strategy, provide an overview of the Information Archive device and ECM products and offerings, and discuss how integrating them can benefit an organization. The technical details that we provide include integrating the Information Archive device with the following ECM products and offerings:
-- IBM FileNet® P8
-- IBM Content Manager
-- IBM Content Manager OnDemand

9.
IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage: Architecture, Planning, and Implementation Basics
Published 1 January 2011, Rating: (based on 2 reviews)

In this IBM Redbooks® publication, we give you details of the hardware and software architecture that make up the SONAS appliance, along with configuration, sizing, and performance considerations. We provide information about the integration of the SONAS appliance into an existing network. We demonstrate the administration of the SONAS appliance through the GUI and CLI, as well as showing backup and availability scenarios. Using a quick start scenario, we take you through common SONAS administration tasks to familiarize you with the SONAS system.

10.
DB2 10 for z/OS Technical Overview
Published 30 December 2010, last updated 10 March 2011, Rating: (based on 3 reviews)

This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces the enhancements made available with DB2 10 for z/OS. The contents help you understand the new functions and performance enhancements, start planning for exploiting the key new capabilities, and justify the investment in installing or migrating or skip migrating to DB2 10.

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