Dear DB2 Interested Parties,
Below is a bulletin with an updated list of DB2 publications from publisher
Prentice Hall.
Regards, Mike
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The Road to DB2 Universal Database Use and Certification Begins Here
IBM, together with Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, announces the
publication of The DB2 Universal Database v6.1 for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2
Certification Guide, 3rd edition by Jonathan Cook, Robert Harbus, Tetsuya Shirai
and The DB2 Universal Database in the Solaris Operating Environment, 1st edition
by Tetsuya Shirai, Rodolphe Michel, Tom Bauch, Mark Wilding and Scott Logan.
The DB2 Universal Database v6.1 for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Certification Guide
is the complete, authoritative guide to deploying, managing, and developing
applications with DB2 UDB V6.1 -- and preparing for IBM's updated DB2 UDB V6.1
certification exams! This third edition delivers end-to-end coverage for every
DB2 UDB developer and administrator, on every platform: Windows, UNIX or OS/2 --
including the most systematic IBM DB2 UDB certification review you can find.
Familiarize yourself with administering databases and developing applications
for DB2 Universal Database while incorporating all the latest enhancements
present in Version 6.1. All of DB2?s powerful tools, including the Control
Center, are canvassed. Learn to fine-tune SQL programming skills and discover
how DB2 performs in a variety of environments, from small LANs to the entire
Internet. Gain a deeper understanding of DB2?s wide range of capabilities with
the hands-on interactive exercises for every chapter in the book designed by
IBM?s own team of expert trainers included on the CD-ROM.
The DB2 Universal Database in the Solaris Operating Environment is the latest
book in a series of enrichment books available for the DB2 Universal Database
products. This book is the ultimate DB2 UDB administrator's and developer's
reference for using DB2 in the Solaris operating environment. It contains
never-before published tips and techniques for database deployment, management,
optimization, and more. If you want to know how to make the most of DB2 UDB
Version 6.1 on Solaris, this is the book for you!
Five other books are available in the certification and enrichment series
available from Prentice-Hall. These books include:
The DB2 Replication Certification Guide, 1st edition by Jonathan Cook and Robert
Harbus.
This guide is the most complete, authoritative guide to installing, configuring
and generally troubleshooting DB2 replication. Cook and Harbus cover everything
needed to deploy replication in both DB2-only and multi-vendor database
environments. Learn to master DB2?s Capture and Apply programs, and understand
IBM replication concepts such as replication subscriptions and Update Anywhere.
The guide walks you step-by-step through setting up DB2 "push-and-pull"
configurations, as well as "fan-out" configurations for highly distributed,
enterprise-scale environments. Sample test questions provided help you prepare
for IBM?s DB2 Replication certification exam.
The DB2 Universal DRDA Certification Guide, 1st edition by Roman Brandl, Diane
D. Bullock, Jonathan Cook, Robert Harbus, Calene Janacek, Vincent Le.
This guide provides all the information needed to access DB2 data stored on an
IBM mainframe. It begins with general overview of IBM?s world-class DB2
database products and communication protocols and then walks you step-by-step
through DRDA?s fundamental concepts, technology and terminology. Learn to
configure clients, hosts, and gateways. Learn how to use DRDA in TCP/IP and SNA
environments. Maximize DRDA performance while preparing for the DB2 Universal
Database DRDA certification exam. Discover how to secure your mainframe data
using authentication settings and other techniques. Learn essential
troubleshooting techniques for quickly tracking down problems and solving them.
Master DB2's new graphical administration tools, integrate servers and
workstations, monitor network connections, catalog DRDA databases, and manage
users working with mainframe data. Sample test questions are included.
The DB2 Cluster Certification Guide by Jonathan Cook, Calene Janacek, Dwaine
Snow.
This "hands-on" guide makes IBM?s DB2 Universal Database Enterprise-Extended
Edition (DB2 UDB EEE) work for you. The DB2 UDB EEE is the world?s most
powerful, scaleable, flexible database. This book brings together all the
techniques needed to deploy, manage and optimize DB2 UDB EEE and assist you in
certification at the same time. The DB2 Cluster Certification Guide helps you
master planning, installation, configuration, database design, database
implementation and more. An entire chapter is dedicated to problem
determination and error logs. Practical deployment scenarios are included along
with a DB2 UDB for Clusters sample exam.
DB2 Universal Database and SAP R/3, Version 4 by Diane Bullock, Jonathan Cook,
Stephen Deedes-Vincke, Robert Harbus, Luke Nardone, Rodolfo Neuhaus. This
comprehensive guide shows how to deploy and manage SAP R/3 and DB2 Universal
Database together. This book reviews every key issue associated with
integrating SAP R/3 and DB2 UDB including directories, AIX filesystem
configuration, Windows NT partitioning and virtual memory, and more. Master SAP
R/3 Version 4.0 system administration from a DB2 DBA?s perspective. See how DB2
is integrated into SAP R/3 Administration tools. Essential administration tasks
such as performing SAP R/3 backups and restores are covered in-depth. Master
all the practical SAP R/3 and DB2 UDB troubleshooting and "preventive
maintenance" techniques and understand the important differences in terminology
between SAP R/3 and DB2 UDB with this essential hands-on guide.
The Universal Guide to DB2 for Windows NT by Jonathan Cook, Robert Harbus and
Dwaine Snow. This book is the most practical, complete guide to implementing
DB2 UDB on Windows NT. It covers both DB2 Universal Database implementation
overall and the down-and-dirty of installing, configuring, and maintaining a
database. Hot topics include multiple protocols, remote clients, and
troubleshooting, as well as clustering with both DB2 UDB Enterprise Extended for
Windows NT and Microsoft Cluster Server and how DB2 UDB for Windows NT
integrates with the Windows NT performance monitor. Learn and compare DB2 UDB
security and authorizations with Windows NT security and rights.
Book List and Prices
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The DB2 Universal Database v6.1 for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Certification
Guide, 3rd edition by Jonathan Cook, Robert Harbus and Tetsuya Shirai. Prentice
Hall PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-086755-1. $59.99US. Available now.
The DB2 Universal Database in the Solaris Operating Environment, 1st edition by
Tetsuya Shirai, Rodolphe Michel, Scott Logan and Mark Wilding. Prentice Hall
PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-086986-4. $54.99US. Available now.
The DB2 Replication Certification Guide, 1st edition by Jonathan Cook and Robert
Harbus. Prentice Hall PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-082424-0. $54.99US.
Available now.
DB2 Universal Database and SAP R/3, Version 4 by Diane Bullock, et al. Prentice
Hall PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-082426-7. $54.99US. Available now.
The DB2 Cluster Certification Guide by Jonathan Cook,et al. Prentice Hall PTR,
1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-081900-X. $54.99US. Available now.
The Universal Guide to DB2 for Windows NT by Jonathan Cook, et al. Prentice
Hall PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-099723-4. $54.99US. Available now.
The DB2 Universal DRDA Certification Guide, 1/e by Roman Brandl, et al.
Prentice Hall PTR, 1999. Paper: ISBN 0-13-082425-9. $54.99US. Available now.
You can order these books through the Skills Center using your skills dollars.
Availability & Ordering
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You can order these books from your favorite online bookstore or retail
distributor. To assist you, here are IBM and Prentice Hall web sites to get you
started:
http://www.ibm.com/software/data
--> Click on "Library", then "Online Bookstore" & search the ISBN # in
"Quicksearch"
http://www.prenhall.com/cgi-bin/catalog/onlinemagnet.pl
--> list of online & retail distributors
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Mike Swift
Software is the soul of e-business
Internet: dbswift@us.ibm.com
IBM Santa Teresa Lab - 555 Bailey Avenue - San Jose, CA 95141
Phone: 408 463-4105, Fax: 408 463-4633
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With kind regards - mit freundlichen Grüßen
Rolf S. Loeben, Software Marketing DB2
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