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Db2 Fundamentals module

Provides an overview of the Db2 fundamentals, including Db2 security, Db2 database objects, SQL with Db2 and Db2 concurrency.

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Db2 Database Administration module

Examines the administration features of the Db2 database, including server management, data placement, database access, analyzing Db2 activity and Db2 utilities.

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Db2 Application Development module

Provides basic principles for designing applications within Db2, configuration of the Db2 application development environment, and supported database APIs.

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Data highlights of Db2 V11.5

Explore the new features and capabilities included in Db2 V11.5.

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Installing Db2 server

Get step-by-step instructions on how to install Db2 database products in multiple methods.

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Installing IBM pureScale

Improve the availability and scalability of your databases by installing IBM pureScale®.

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Db2 Certifications

Accelerate your Db2 skills by earning certifications

Db2 SQL Workshop

Get an introduction to the SQL language with this course, which is relevant for all Db2 environments.

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Db2 SQL Bootcamp

Go beyond the basics of SQL by getting a certification to write, support or understand SQL queries.

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IBM Certified Database Associate, Db2 11.1 Fundamentals for LUW

An entry-level exam for those using any of the Db2 for Linux, Unix, Windows family of products.

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IBM Certified Database Administrator, Db2 11.1 for LUW

This intermediate-level certification expounds on the basic knowledge of day-to-day administration of Db2 instances and databases with a deeper dive.

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IBM Certified Application Developer, Db2 9.7 for LUW

This intermediate-level exam certifies that users have the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to design, build, execute and deploy Db2 9.7 database applications.

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Featured blogs

Blogs from Db2 experts for insight on using the Db2 database in data management

How enterprises benefit from a database powered by and built for AI

Explores the value that the Db2 database provides through the integration with popular AI applications, as well as the AI functionality embedded in Db2.

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Simplifying Db2 downloads to help clients and developers get started

Provides context for the Db2 options available following the simplification of the licensing and offerings, plus details of the free IBM Db2 Community Edition.

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10 ways the AI database, Db2 V11.5, will help your business pull ahead

Describes 10 specific value propositions that the Db2 database presents for enterprises using AI.

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Detailed resources to help you thrive

IBM Db2: Your bridge to the cloud

See how Db2 delivers analytics at the speed of thought, always- available transactions, future-proof versatility, disaster recovery and ease-of-use.

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IBM Common SQL Engine

Write a query once and run anywhere, with IBM Common SQL Engine

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Additional resources

Eight ways to modernize your data management

Discover eight ways to refresh your data architecture for current and future challenges and to stay ahead of the competition.

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IBM Db2: The AI Database

Learn more about the AI functionality built into Db2 V11.5 to power performance and enable development of AI-driven applications.

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Accelerating AI with data management

Explore the synergistic relationship between AI and data management, and see recommendations for how you can leverage that relationship.

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Product roadmap

Learn what's new and coming soon for IBM Db2 Database products.

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Community

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