Publisher's Synopsis
Deploy the worlds most powerful database on this popular, accessible platform Maximize extensibility by combining the best features of DB2 Universal Database and Windows NT Get the inside track from the experts--IBMs own developers and trainers DB2 Universal Database Version 5 offers a family of full-featured relational database management systems, now available on the widely used Windows NT platform. Written by IBM insiders with years of experience teaching DB2 technology, The Universal Guide to DB2 for Windows NT is the most practical and complete guide to implementing DB2 on Windows NT. This single volume covers both the big picture of DB2 Universal Database and the nitty-gritty of installing, configuring, and maintaining a database, hands on.;Hot topics include: Clustering: Increase performance and capacity of your database system Security: Take advantage of Windows NT features to protect your data Multiple protocols: Easily configure your client-server network using the DB2 UDB graphical tools Remote clients: Set up LAN clients and enable ODBC applications Troubleshooting: Find and resolve problems quickly with on-line help, DB2 Universal Database diagnostic tools, logs, and DB2 traces In addition, you will learn and compare DB2 UDB security and authorizations with Windows NT security and rights, how to manage DB2 UDB using graphical tools, and how to tightly integrate DB2 UDB performance variables into the Windows NT performance monitor. Whether your database is part of a corporate enterprise network, or resides on a stand-alone server, The Universal Guide to DB2 for Windows NT is the ultimate implementation guide for professionals in systems, databases, or networking.
