| By Dave Beulke, on February 11th, 2015 As some plan their vacations this year, others are planning their DB2 11 migrations. If you’re in the second category, begin by reading the DB2 migration documentation, and then look at the ten extra items below. These ten items might just help you avoid any issues or problems. Get on the latest cross-system IBM maintenance. . . . → Read More: DB2 11 Migration Preparation By Dave Beulke, on November 20th, 2012 One of the great impacts from attending the IDUG conference is getting the latest DB2 information available from consultants, users and IBM. It is great to talk directly to users that are experiencing DB2 performance and application issues or ease of use of the tools.. Because I’ve been busy working with my clients and presenting . . . → Read More: DB2 10 for LUW Migration By Dave Beulke, on May 29th, 2012 The International DB2 User Group (IDUG) conference was last week and one of the great traditions is talking with all the DB2 vendors at the conference. Getting the latest information and understanding of their product strategies, directions and enhancements can be great for planning your database infrastructure future support activities. The following are three areas . . . → Read More: DB2 10 for zOS Migration Vendor Tips from the IDUG Conference By Dave Beulke, on February 14th, 2012 Last week I discussed the IDAA session at the recent IBM’s System z Software Technical Sales Boot Camp at the Silicone Valley Lab I attended. Other sessions at the event detailed DB2 10 for z/OS and successful migrations. IBM showed charts showing the migration of DB2 customers and demonstrating that the DB2 10 adoption is . . . → Read More: DB2 10: Three Things to Guarantee Your Migration Success By Dave Beulke, on January 17th, 2012 2012 has kicked off with a vengeance and everybody is back in the office and wants everything done right now. The crowded calendar continues and people want your DB2 migration to DB2 10 schedule as soon as possible. There is no time to get your existing applications and SQL improved before your DB2 migration, but . . . → Read More: Three Areas to Examine Before Your DB2 Migration to DB2 10 By Dave Beulke, on October 11th, 2011 As everyone gets ready for the DB2 migration to Version 10 there are many things that need to get done to start implementing the system and application enhancements. Below are another three more items to do ahead of the schedule so your company, systems and applications can leverage the features as soon as you start . . . → Read More: DB2 Migration to DB2 10: Another Three More Items to Ensure your DB2 Performance By Dave Beulke, on October 4th, 2011 Talking with people at the DB2 Washington DC-Baltimore user group meeting was very interesting. Surveying the group showed that everyone was planning to perform DB2 migration to DB2 10 as soon as possible. Everyone was excited about the DB2 10 performance features and especially the cost savings offered through its new features and functionality. . . . → Read More: DB2 Migration to DB2 10: Three More Items to Ensure your DB2 Performance By Dave Beulke, on September 7th, 2011 When you and your management start to talk about your DB2 migration to Version 10, start planning immediately because the DB2 migration path never has enough time for all that needs to be done. Regardless of when you start there are normal operations, everyday issues and, of course, lately earthquakes and hurricanes to make your . . . → Read More: DB2 10 Migration-Three Critical Performance Items to Help You Prepare By Dave Beulke, on February 22nd, 2011 DB2 Migrations Get a PushThe IBM DB2 training roadshow was in Washington DC this last week. The presentations provided additional information on the full advantages of System Z and how it continues to lead all platforms in price performance. Different tracks with information about . . . → Read More: DB2 10 Roadshows Provide Additional DB2 Training Information By Dave Beulke, on October 19th, 2010 Leverage DB2 Version 9 BASIC and EXTENDED Plan Stability FeaturesLast week I talked about leveraging the DB2 Version 9 BASIC and EXTENDED plan stability features. I also commented that if you don’t have DB2 9 and are coming from DB2 Version 8 to DB2 10 that you can still save your access plans to . . . → Read More: DB2 10 SQL Optimization Preservation for DB2 Performance | |