DDB2 10.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Quickstart

You will learn how to implement automatic archival for database logs and how to plan a redirected database restore to relocate either selected table spaces or an entire database. The selection of indexes to improve application performance and the use of SQL statements to track database performance and health will be covered. This course provides a quick start to DB2 database administration skills for experienced relational Database Administrators (DBA).

Audience

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.

Prerequisites

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
  • Or by having equivalent HP-UX or Solaris administration experience
• DB2 SQL Workshop
• DB2 Fundamentals

Key topics

• Overview of DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
• Command Line Processor (CLP) and GUI tools
• The DB2 environment
• Creating databases and data placement
• Creating database objects
• Moving data
• Backup and recovery
• Locks and concurrency
• Problem determination
• Security
• DB2 Recovery Log Management
• DB2 database and table space relocation
• Using Explain tools
• Using Indexes for Performance
• Advanced Monitoring
• Check course dates.

For all inquiries regarding education, please contact us at learn@croz.net.