DB2 V9 for z/OS: V8 & V9 Update (Developer), including SQL Tuning

Level:Intermediate to advancedDuration:2 days (without hands-on)/ 3 days (with hands-on)Audience:DB2 developers, production DBAs and technical DBAs.Prerequisites:At least six (6) months of DB2 V7 experience.Summary:AThis course is dedicated to application, design and performance in DB2 z//OS V8 and V9 environments. The presentation concludes with an EXPLAIN workshop (3-day version only).Objectives:Upon completion of this presentation, the participant should be able to use DB2 for z/OS V8 & V9's interactive and embedded SQL to meet a variety of business needs. Additionally, the participant should be able to use the full complement of DB2 EXPLAIN tools to determine the optimum SQL when faced with competing SQL alternatives.