DB2 10.1 for Linux, UNIX, and WIN Quickstart for EXP. Relational DBAs - SPVC

Administer a DB2 database system using commands or GUI tools
Create and manage database storage for tables using Automatic Storage management, System Managed Storage (SMS) or Database Managed Storage (DMS) table spaces
Implement a given logical database design using DB2 to support integrity and concurrency requirements
List and describe the components of DB2
Define a DB2 recovery strategy and perform the tasks necessary to support the strategy
Use DB2 utilities like RUNSTATS to collect table and index statistics and REORG to reorganize tables and indexes to improve access and storage efficiency.
Implement DB2 security
Select indexes to support application performance requirements
Explore the DB2 recovery facilities and database configuration options
Perform the implementation of automated archival and retrieval of database logs
Identify Explain tools to examine access strategies
Select the appropriate utility to relocate a database or a portion of a database, including using the RESTORE utility or the db2relocatedb command
Use the DB2 Design Advisor to analyze SQL statements to suggest new indexes to improve application performance
Examine Explain output to determine access strategy chosen by Optimizer
Investigate current application activity that might indicate performance problems using SQL statements
Use the DB2 provided Views and Functions in SQL to evaluate efficient use of database memory for locks, sorting and package cache

This is an intermediate course for experienced DBAs and technical individuals, with experience on other relational database platforms, who plan, implement, and maintain DB2 10.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows databases.

You should be able to:


Perform basic database administration tasks on a relational database system
Use basic OS functions such as utilities, file permissions, hierarchical file system, commands, and editor
State the functions of the Structured Query Language (SQL) and be able to construct DDL, DML, and authorization statements
Discuss basic relational database concepts and objects such as tables, indexes, views, and joins


These skills can be developed by taking:


OS Training:

AIX Basics and Administration
Linux Basics and Administration
Windows Systems Administration