Database fundamentals

Use this information to learn about the fundamental Db2® database concepts.

This section provides information about getting your Db2 database system running (database system installation, upgrade, and configuration), and keeping it running efficiently (performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting). In addition, there are detailed descriptions of the elements that make up Db2 database systems and databases, SQL and pureXML® reference information, and also descriptions of some key Db2 database features.