This new two-day course introduces and discusses the changes and new features of DB2 10 for z/OS. It provides a technical overview, and discusses areas of potential advantage for the new features. The course is intended for system and database administrators, application developers and others needing a technical introduction to the new features of DB2 10.

This course is designed for systems and database administrators, application developers and designers, and all others needing an introduction to the new release and what it offers.A working knowledge of DB2 facilities features.

• Summary of DB2 10 for z/OS Changes & Features
• Performance Enhancements
• Availability Enhancements
• Security Enhancements
• Distributed Functionality
• XML Enhancements
• SQL Enhancements
• Migration Considerations

• Describe the new features and facilities introduced with DB2 10
• Describe migration possibilities and issues
• Identify the changes to commands, utilities and SQL relevant to their own organization
• Identify the new features that would particularly benefit their own installation

A working knowledge of DB2 facilities and features.