IBM DB2 9 New Features (eBook)

Design and deploy integrated enterprise-class business solutionsEnhance productivity, profitability, and efficiency using IBM DB2 9 and the detailed information in this comprehensive resource. Written by experienced IBM data server professionals, IBM DB2 9 New Features covers the technical details of the major new aspects of DB2 9 alongside real-world business uses, syntax examples, and insider tips. Learn how to manipulate and manage XML data using pureXML, automate maintenance tasks, and seamlessly integrate Java, PHP, and Perl scripts. Plus, you'll get vital coverage of the brand-new DB2 Developer Workbench, enhanced .NET developer support, Ruby on Rails, and database security.Learn about all the auto-configuration features that make getting DB2 up and running faster than ever beforeDefine, share, and validate data using XML and the unique pureXML DB2 Hybrid Storage EngineImprove runtime performance and optimize storage with the new DB2 Compression TechnologyAutomatically handle DB2 memory allocation using the Self Tuning Memory ManagerUse Automatic Storage, Autonomic Computing, and a host of other autonomic features that make managing DB2 a snapCreate dynamic data server blueprints with Rational Data Architect version 6.1Incorporate Java applications using the IBM WebSphere Application Server and DB2 data serverDevelop open-source scripts using PHP, Perl, Toad, and Ruby on RailsUtilize the DB2 Developer Workbench or exploit the enhanced .NET developer supportDeploy the latest DB2 security and high availability features