DB2 for Windows NT \(fast\) (Q4386875)

DB2 (i.e. the abbreviation for ``DB2 Universal Database Version 5 for Windows NT'') is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM as a performant front-end client-server for (large sets of) data processing. The aim of the book is to allow the reader to get started with DB2 system faster than by using the standard manuals, and to be able to cover the following tasks and topics: Installing DB2 on a server and testing: Installing a data manipulation tool and testing; Connecting a front-end and testing it; Creating a database and a couple of tables; Having a look at the tools that come with DB2; Integrity; Schemas; Users and authorities; Creating views; Backup; Scheduling; Triggers; Performance monitoring; Relational extenders. The book contents support all these topics clearly and sound, with illustrating examples and helpful screen pictures. The book addresses a large spectrum of possible users, related to database administration, and who are: (1) moving up into client-server RDBMS world from the PC world of Access, Approach, Paradox etc., needing to understand the new terms and concepts of the relational database systems; (2) using already DB2 on another platform, but with no experience of an RDBMS running under Windows NT or of a GUI-driven version of DB2; (3) using another client-server system, such as Oracle, Sybase, Informix etc. and wanting a rapid conversion to DB2; (4) being just interested in finding out about the DB2 Version 5 performance (e.g. GUI facilities), before buying it. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a (time-limited) demonstration package with DB2 trial code, live demos, and complete product information (OS/2, Windows 95, and Windows NT compatible).