zIIP and zAAP Your DB2 Performance

Many years ago, IBM System Z announced the introduction of additional new specialty processors. The first System Z specialty engine introduced for data sharing was the internal coupling facility (ICF), next the integrated facility for Linux (IFL), next the application assist processor (zAAP) and the latest is the integrate information processor (zIIP). All of these . . . → Read More: zIIP and zAAP Your DB2 Performance

Five Important Items from IOD 2009

Attending all the sessions at the IBM Information on Demand conference is impossible, but attending the right DB2 training presentation to get the most out your time is vital. Not every conference is important, but with money tight and the economy questionable, learning and staying ahead of the pack with DB2 education is critical. While . . . → Read More: Five Important Items from DB2 Training at IOD 2009

The Full List of DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS

As I talked about in the previous weeks, DB2 Version 9 for z/OS has over 50+ great new DB2 performance features. Many of you have asked what they all are. Below is a nice chart detailing all of the new DB2 performance features. Check out all of these features to make your DB2 system the . . . → Read More: The Full List of DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS

DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS – Part 7

As I talked about in the previous weeks, DB2 Version 9 for z/OS has over 50+ great new DB2 performance features. Many of these features can really benefit your standard DBA operations; improve application performance and overall availability of your systems and data.

Another one of the enhancements with DB2 Version 9 for z/OS that . . . → Read More: DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS — Part 7

Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS – Part 2

As I talked about last week, DB2 Version 9 for z/OS has over 50+ great new performance features. Many of these really stand out and in the coming weeks I will write about some that can really help you reduce your CPU demand on your system and application environments.

One of the new features, selecting . . . → Read More: Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS — Part 2

Too Many Performance Features in DB2 Version 9 for z/OS

DB2 Version 9 for z/OS has over 50 plus great performance features. Many of these really stand out and can provide a dramatic impact on your existing applications. Over the coming weeks I will write about these performance features.

After converting to Version 9, the first performance feature that should be evaluated for your environment . . . → Read More: Too Many Performance Features in DB2 Version 9 for z/OS

DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS — Part 1

As each version of DB2 for z/OS comes out there are always the projects that need justification for going to the next DB2 version. The huge number of DB2 performance features in DB2 Version 9 for z/OS should make your summer of 2009 your time to get to the new release. This large number of . . . → Read More: DB2 Performance Features in DB2 V9 for z/OS — Part 1