DB2 Research
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Faster DB2 Performance with IBM FlashSystem
Sponsored by: CDW and IBMThis IBM® Redbooks® Solution Guide provides an overview of IBM FlashSystem™ running in a DB2® environment with a focus on performance and the benefits gained from running DB2 with Flash storage.
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SAP platform showdown
Sponsored by: IBMIn this informative study, find out the real-word impact of deploying SAP on IBM's Power platforms, as opposed to SAP on HP x86, Dell x86 and HP Itanium, all running with Oracle DB.
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Presentation Transcript: Best practices for integrating and optimizing analytics into your DB2 for z/OS data
Sponsored by: IBMView this presentation transcript and learn how you can integrate and optimize Cognos® BI, SPSS® predictive analytics and DB2 Analytics Accelerator with your DB2 for z/OS data to deliver greater benefit to the business — and speed query response times.
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IBM and Oracle TCO: The Lumpy Mattress
Sponsored by: IBMThis paper outlines Oracle's approach to overpricing one part of a database solution to compensate for another part, leading to a much higher total cost of ownership (TCO). Read this now to learn more about the evolution of TCO, Oracle's pricing strategy, IBM's pricing strategy and so much more.
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The IBM DB2 Analytics Accelerator for z/OS, V2.1
Sponsored by: IBMThe survival of a business is directly related to how quickly they can make strategic decisions. This white paper explores an analytics accelerator that expedites complex queries, allowing you to respond quickly to changing conditions.
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Download free DB2 10 Express-C software
Sponsored by: IBMView this webpage to learn about the features of IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, including autonomics, storage optimization, SQL compatibility, XML support, virtualization, developer support, and more.
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Presentation Transcript: New Releases from Intel and IBM offer Breakthrough Database Performance
Sponsored by: Intel and IBMRead this presentation transcript now and learn about these advances that are possible by combining the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family with IBM DB2 10 for Linux, Unix and Windows.
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DB2 for Linux, Unix, and Windows
Sponsored by: IBMMany organizations are leveraging IBM’s DB2 for its cost and security benefits, as well as its ease of use. This resource introduces its new enhancements that further reduce storage costs and can lead to significant performance improvements. See firsthand what it can offer your organization by downloading this trial.
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Cabot Partners: Optimizing Business Value for Midsized SAP Landscapes with IBM PowerLinux: Simpler by Design
Sponsored by: IBMx86-based Linux platforms may seem like an affordable option for supporting SAP workloads, but ongoing maintenance costs quickly exceed the low acquisition costs of these architectures. Learn about a recommended alternative that can be integrated with virtualization and find out why it is ideally suited for your SAP environment.
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DB2 10: What's new in DB2 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Sponsored by: IBMOrganizations are buzzing about the upcoming release of the latest version of IBM's DB2. The added features and functionalities offered in the new platform offer cost-savings, improved application performance and better productivity. Read this white paper to learn more about the exciting enhancements and how they can benefit your enterprise.
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Free e-book: Getting Started with DB2 Application Development
Sponsored by: IBMLearn how easy it is to get started on DB2 application development. This e-book includes topics such as using DB2 Express-C, writing SQL statements, working with open-source tools and more. This is part of a full e-kit designed for fast, easy DB2 learning.
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Cost/Benefit Case for IBM: Comparing Costs and Capabilities with Oracle Database 11g
Sponsored by: IBMThis report compares the costs and compression, automation, workload management, and optimization capabilities of DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition (AESE) versus Oracle Database 11g. It also emphasizes the importance of performance management tooling as a means of lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).
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DB2 10 for z/OS: The Smarter Faster Way to Upgrade
Sponsored by: IBMWith support for IBM DB2 for z/OS Version 8 retiring in April 2012, customers will have the option to skip a level and upgrade straight to DB2 10. This e-book is designed to help customers decide whether they are a good candidate to make this leap and provides best practices for planning an effective migration strategy.
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IBM Data Studio - Available at no charge
Sponsored by: IBMIBM Data Studio provides an integrated, modular environment for productive administration of DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, and collaborative database development tools for DB2, Informix, Oracle, and Sybase. View this page to get an overview of its components and download a trial of Data Studio with a free database, DB2 Express-C.
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IBM InfoSphere Data Architect V7.6
Sponsored by: IBMIBM InfoSphere Data Architect is a collaborative data design solution to help you discover, model, relate, and standardize diverse and distributed data assets. It supports dimensional modeling. This page contains more information about the product and access to a 30-day trial.
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A Bathwick Group white paper: A foundation for database simplification, consolidation and cost reduction
Sponsored by: IBMThis white paper challenges several assumptions about scale-out architectures and explains how consolidation and virtualisation can help you regain control over your infrastructure.
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Business Continuity for SAP on System Z
Sponsored by: IBMRead this e-book to learn how to fully automate the management of all SAP components and related products running on z/OS, AIX®, or Linux®. The automation software monitors all resources and controls the restart and/or takeover of failing components, thereby ensuring near continuous availability of the SAP system.
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ORC International Database Manageability and Productivity Cost Comparison Study: Oracle Database 11g Release 2 vs. IBM DB2 Enterprise 9.7
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationConducted by the research firm ORC International, this study found that performing common database management tasks for Oracle Database 11g R2 took less time and fewer resources than performing the same tasks for DB2 Enterprise 9.7. Although funded by Oracle, the study was independently conducted by ORC.
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Why IBM DB2 is easier to administer than Oracle
Sponsored by: IBMThis blog post discusses the current state of today's mixed infrastructures. Find out how two database offerings compare with respect to ease of use and learn how you can lower administration costs.
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A true story about using XML forms and DB2 to process millions of tax returns
Sponsored by: IBMThis blog post discusses the toll that managing high volumes of paper documents can take on business budgets and efficiency. Learn about an electronic approach that one company implemented and the savings they achieved.
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Smarter data compression in your data warehouse
Sponsored by: IBMMany companies recognize the benefits of data compression, but struggle to navigate the competitive market for this technology. This blog post explains why this capability is considered a critical database feature and compares several vendor offerings available. Find out how Oracle stacks up against IBM and explore the advantages of DB2.
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Simpler Database Migrations Have Arrived! IBM, ANTs Software, And EnterpriseDB Offer Innovative New Options
Sponsored by: IBMApplication developers and DBAs looking to migrate databases due to cost concerns, staffing problems, or technology issues should consider this new database compatability layer option to mitigate risk, lower migration cost, and speed the migration process.
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Why IBM DB2 is easier to administer than Oracle
Sponsored by: IBMLearn about why it matters that IBM DB2 is easier to administer than Oracle. Triton case study.
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An inside look at IBM DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition
Sponsored by: IBMThis article is the first in a series and provides an in-depth view of performance and workload management.
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DB2 SQL Compatbility demo
Sponsored by: IBMThis will demonstrate how the DB2 9.7 SQL Compatibility feature makes it easy to migrate from Oracle to DB2.
