IBM Database Assistant now generally available: AI-powered support for DBAs everywhere

Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of IBM Database Assistant, a powerful AI-driven tool designed to support database administrators (DBAs) in managing and optimizing their database environments more efficiently. With Database Assistant, DBAs can now leverage advanced AI capabilities to streamline troubleshooting, access real-time insights, and quickly find answers to complex questions—all with the goal of freeing up time for more strategic work.

Watch the video below to see Database Assistant in action and learn how it can transform your database management experience!

As the demand for data management grows, so does the need for solutions that can support DBAs in maintaining system performance, security and uptime. Database Assistant is here to meet that need, delivering the tools DBAs need to solve problems faster, gain instant insights, and stay proactive in their roles. Let’s explore how Database Assistant can transform your database management.

Every DBA knows the challenges of diagnosing and fixing database issues under tight deadlines. Database Assistant accelerates this process by providing AI-driven recommendations, allowing DBAs to quickly identify root causes and apply solutions in real time. Instead of sifting through forums or documentation, DBAs can rely on AI-powered guidance to resolve issues faster, reducing downtime and ensuring databases continue running smoothly.

DBAs often spend valuable time searching for information or writing custom queries to understand specific issues. Database Assistant eliminates these time-consuming tasks by providing instant answers tailored to your IBM Db2 environment. Whether it’s learning a new feature or troubleshooting a complex issue, Database Assistant delivers the information you need quickly and accurately.

Monitoring database performance is crucial for maintaining a healthy data environment, but it can be time intensive. With Database Assistant, DBAs can retrieve real-time metrics—such as CPU usage, memory and storage—using simple, natural language queries. No need to navigate dashboards or write complex SQL queries; Database Assistant makes it easy to access the insights you need to stay proactive and address potential issues before they escalate.

Bringing new DBAs up to speed can be a long and costly process. Database Assistant simplifies onboarding by acting as a virtual mentor, providing instant answers and guiding junior DBAs through complex tasks. This reduces the learning curve and helps new team members become productive faster, allowing teams to maintain continuity and focus on mission-critical projects.

With Database Assistant now generally available, DBAs everywhere can take advantage of its powerful features to simplify their daily tasks, troubleshoot faster, and maintain optimal database performance. Designed to support both experienced and junior DBAs, Database Assistant helps you work more efficiently while keeping your database environment secure and reliable.

Ready to see the difference? Try Database Assistant today within your Db2 or Netezza SaaS console and experience the next generation of database management.

Use promo code DB2AI to get Db2 on Cloud Standard edition free for 30 days and explore all that Database Assistant has to offer!

For more details, check out the Database Assistant documentation to see all its features and capabilities.