Meet authors John Campbell and Cristian Molaro.

About the book:

Under the current economic climate, businesses are under significant pressure to control costs and increase efficiency in order to improve their bottom line. DB2 for z/OS customers around the world are still trying to gain competitive advantage by doing more with less: more business insight, more performance, more operational efficiency, more functionality, more productivity with less cost, quicker time to market and a lower TCO.

With the support for DB2 Version 8 scheduled to end in April 2012 there has never been a better time to start planning your DB2 10 upgrade – there are many more reasons to upgrade to DB2 10 and users will see significant business benefits. Here are the top 10 reasons why we feel you should start planning your upgrade.

1) Improved performance, reduced software license costs

2) Increase the number of concurrent users by a factor of ten

3) Reduce contention in database administration

4) More administrative capabilities while database is online

5) Improved security and auditing

6) Maintain “snapshots” of changing data – Temporal Data

7) Improved portability via enhanced SQL

Enhanced pureXML performance and usability

9) Improved productivity for database/systems administrators and application programmers

10) Better online transaction processing performance – Hash Access

About the authors:

Both authors are very well known, so hardly need to be introduced, but nevertheless, here are details:
John Campbell, an IBM Distinguished Engineer working at the IBM Silicon Valley Lab. John is one of IBM’s foremost authorities for implementing high-end database, transaction-processing applications. Over the past 12 months he has been working closely with DB2 10 Beta customers.

Cristian Molaro is an independent consultant based in Belgium working in Europe for customers with some of the largest DB2 for z/OS installations. He has presented papers at several international conferences and local user groups in Europe and North America. He holds a Chemical Engineer degree and a Master in Management Sciences and is coauthor of 5 IBM Redbooks related to DB2 including the recent “DB2 10 for z/OS Performance Topics”. He was recognized by IBM as an Information Champion in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Cristian is part of the IDUG EMEA Conference Planning Committee, where he works as the Presentations Team Leader, and he is Chairman of the DB2 LUW User Group BeLux.

Meet authors John Campbell and Cristian Molaro and have them sign your free copy.

About the book:
Under the current economic climate, businesses are under significant pressure to control costs and increase efficiency in order to improve their bottom line. DB2 for z/OS customers around the world are still trying to gain competitive advantage by doing more with less: more business insight, more performance, more operational efficiency, more functionality, more productivity with less cost, quicker time to market and a lower TCO.

With the support for DB2 Version 8 scheduled to end in April 2012 there has never been a better time to start planning your DB2 10 upgrade – there are many more reasons to upgrade to DB2 10 and users will see significant business benefits. Here are the top 10 reasons why we feel you should start planning your upgrade.

1) Improved performance, reduced software license costs

2) Increase the number of concurrent users by a factor of ten

3) Reduce contention in database administration

4) More administrative capabilities while database is online

5) Improved security and auditing

6) Maintain “snapshots” of changing data – Temporal Data

7) Improved portability via enhanced SQL
Enhanced pureXML performance and usability

9) Improved productivity for database/systems administrators and application programmers

10) Better online transaction processing performance – Hash Access

About the authors:

Both authors are very well known, so hardly need to be introduced, but nevertheless, here are details:

John Campbell, an IBM Distinguished Engineer working at the IBM Silicon Valley Lab. John is one of IBM’s foremost authorities for implementing high-end database, transaction-processing applications. Over the past 12 months he has been working closely with DB2 10 Beta customers.

Cristian Molaro is an independent consultant based in Belgium working in Europe for customers with some of the largest DB2 for z/OS installations. He has presented papers at several international conferences and local user groups in Europe and North America. He holds a Chemical Engineer degree and a Master in Management Sciences and is coauthor of 5 IBM Redbooks related to DB2 including the recent “DB2 10 for z/OS Performance Topics”. He was recognized by IBM as an Information Champion in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Cristian is part of the IDUG EMEA Conference Planning Committee, where he works as the Presentations Team Leader, and he is Chairman of the DB2 LUW User Group BeLux.

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DB2 10 Overview Get Ready to Plan your Migration!

DB2 10 the Secrets of Scalability

The Smarter, Faster Way to Upgrade

Last year we had a taste of our first DB2 10 book, this was launched at IBM Information On Demand in Las Vegas. The feedback from customers, partners and IBMers was tremendous. Based on feedback and such a high demand we have launched our second book and one of the authors of this book is:- Mr John Campbell (JC)- IBM Distinguished Engineer . Many of you in the “World of DB2 for z/OS” will know John and also know how valuable the knowledge and experience John has in his “head”. We all know we can do with several “JC’s” in “World of DB2 for z/OS! Although we have not been able to clone John yet … we are offering you the next best thing..

Here is a snapshot of our next book which we will be launching at IBM Information On Demand Conference in Las Vegas and at IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Prague.

So why is this book so timely and why are we all excited ? Many customers are currently in a dilemma and planning their DB2 for z/OS migration strategy. We all know that IBM have announced end of service of DB2 for z/OS Version 8 (Announced August 2010, effective April 30, 2012)

DB2 for z/OS V8 will have been in the market 8 years since it was available in 2004, DB2 9 for z/OS was GA in 2007 and DB2 10 for z/OS was GA in 2010

So what version are you on now? Which migration path should you take ? Should you SKIP ?
The key question for skipping DB2 9 is, “How long can you wait for that function?” If you are on DB2 V8 today, how long after GA do you wait before moving to a new version? Is it one year? Two? Or three? In those cases, you’ll start moving to DB2 10 in 2011, 2012 or 2013, and probably get there about a year later.
The savings for skipping a version migration are just under 50%, since the education and needed changes are about the same.
Do you need the improvements in DB2 9 before that? CPU savings, especially in utilities. Disk savings via compression for indexes. Improved insert and update rates. Improved SQL and pureXML for developer productivity. Better availability.
For customers who are still running V7, the option to skip V8  10 is very attractive and makes the current path clear. Customers who have just migrated to V8 may like this alternative for the short term.

These are just some of the questions and answers on people’s minds and a taste of our new book. If you want a copy then we are offering complimentary copies at IBM events/conferences.

- DB2 10 for z/OS – In Depth, Phil Grainger, Cogito/Grainger Database Solutions

- Optimising DB2 for z/OS System Performance Using DB2 Statistics Trace, John Campbell, IBM Corporation

- Rocket Science: DB2 for LUW Performance Analysis and Tuning Workshop, Scott Hayes, DBI

Registration for these seminars, as well as the IDUG Technical Conference itself, is live at the IDUG website http://bit.ly/IDUGEMEA
*All registration fees are subject to Czech Republic VAT at 20%.

Savings.... Right Out of the Box with DB2 10

DB2 10 is Here ! and it brings savings …right out of the Box !

We have all heard that DB2® for z/OS® Version 8 will be out of support in April 2012, so here is a complimentary workshop to help you get ready to plan your DB2 for z/OS upgrade to DB2 9 or DB2 10 !

YES ! 100% Complimentary DB2 10 Migration Planning Workshop

Attending IDUG EMEA 2011 is a great opportunity to gain important skills and knowledge, and to make contacts with IBM experts and Gold Consultants who can support you throughout your DB2 Migration. As you know, migration can be a time-consuming and expensive process this is why IBM is offering a complimentary workshop for all our clients that are planning their migration. Planning your migration now will not only ensure you reap the cost savings and business benefits of DB2 10, it will also ensure that you are adopting IBM best practices.
Space is limited, so register today!
For more information, contact: Surekha Parekh, WW Strategist and Market Manager, IBM Software Group

Abstract: Join us for this complimentary webcast to hear about the very early experiences and lessons to be learned with DB2 10 for z/OS. The objective of this webcast is to provide hints and tips that will help you prepare for and execute your migration, while preventing pitfalls and addressing some myths you may have heard. We’ll also share valuable planning information and usage guidelines and share IBM positioning on new enhancements.

Simplify Database Management with DB2 for z/OS Universal Table Spaces
Speaker: Willie Favero, Senior Certified Consulting IT Software Specialist, IBM Software Group

Register Now http://bit.ly/WillieFavero
Abstract:- DB2 for z/OS delivers a feature that has generated considerable discussion. First made available in DB2 9, the structure type is called universal table space. This feature will significantly improve your DB2 experience by making DB2 easier to manage.

Title:- New features in DB2 10: First-in-industry temporal data and business intelligence analytics
Speakers:

- Mike Biere, Business Analytics and Data Warehousing Marketing Manager, IBM Software Group, author of “The New Era of Enterprise Business Intelligence”
- Julian Stuhler, Director/Head of Solutions Delivery, Triton Consulting

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Abstract:- DB2 10 not only meets the needs and wants of IT managers but also addresses the key business issues and concerns facing organizations today. It delivers powerful features to help customers improve performance, reduce costs, improve availability and make the right business decisions at the right time based on their data.

Join us 27 June 2011 at 10am Central (US) / 17:00 hrs CET (Europe) for The DB2Night Show z/OS Edition Episode #7. Because this is the last episode for the vacation break we would like to point out to you some great sites, blogs and communities that will keep you busy while we are planning new shows for you. Host Klaas Brant, an IBM DB2 GOLD Consultant, will be joined by: Surekha Parekh, the world wide DB2 for z/OS Marketing Manager, who will be joined by two famous bloggers Susan Visser and Willie Favero.

This show will cover the top DB2 for z/OS e-Communities, collaboration groups and blogs that are available for DB2 for z/OS users. With the growth of the internet. mobile devices and particularly social media there are multiple tools and communities which enable DB2 for z/OS users to share information, experiences, and grow skills.

It can be confusing to know which communities to join, how to engage in active discussions and how to find the information you are looking for quickly . This webcast will take you through the top DB2 for z/OS communities and blogs which try and integrate multiple communities and groups with RSS feeds and real-time information . We will also provide a list of contact names in DB2 community.

Participants in our virtual studio audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and give the presenters feedback on their experience with DB2 communities.

I am currently attending SQLAdria DB2 User Seminar which is being held in Dubrovnik June 12-15, 2011. The User Event features technical sessions by Industry recognized DB2 experts, leading DB2 Gold Consultants and IBM Development. Participating in the SQLAdria event is an ideal opportunity to greatly improve your DB2 skills, expand your peer support community, network with DB2 industry experts and enhance your value to your organization. This is my first time at this seminar and wanted to share with my DB2 for z/OS followers – this is an excellent seminar to become a better connected, more knowledgeable DB2 professional!

We all know how difficult it is for DB2 professionals to attend DB2 training due to economic pressures. SQLAdria is a non-profit Independent DB2 User Group. Our intent is to offer world class DB2 education to at the lowest cost possible, thereby encouraging more people per year to attend quality DB2 training.

Top DB2 for z/OS Speakers

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IBM Software Group, Information Management IBM Fellow, VP & CTO for Database Servers

IBM Distinguished Engineer

Zeljen Stanic CA

Independant - IBM Gold Consultant

Steve Thomas - BMC