DB2 10 for LUW Quickstart for Experienced Relational DBAs - SPVC

Administer a DB2 database system using commands and GUI tools like IBM Data Studio
Compare DMS and Automatic storage management for table space storage
Implement a given logical database design using DB2 to support integrity and concurrency requirements
Compare the features available with different DB2 LUW product editions
Select the appropriate DB2 client software to support application client or server systems
Define a DB2 recovery strategy and perform the tasks necessary to support the strategy
Use autonomic features of DB2 for collection of table and index statistics
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
Plan for supporting database and disaster recovery scenarios using DB2 database and table space backups using the RESTORE command with a REBUILD option
Select appropriate methods for moving DB2 tables, including ADMIN_MOVE_TABLE, DB2MOVE or the TRANSPORT option of the RESTORE command.
Utilize the DB2 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
Investigate current application activity that might indicate performance problems using SQL statements
Use the DB2 provided monitor 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 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows databases.

You should:


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
Linux Basics and Administration
Windows Systems Administration