DB2 10 for z/OS Presentations and Beta Program

Hi DB2 user,

Here are several articles and presentations about DB2 10 for z/OS (formally known as DB2 X) available on several websites:


- DB2 10 for z/OS technical preview (65 pages with notes)
by Roger Miller

- DB2 Trends and Directions (Version X)
by Gareth Jones

- What's Ahead?
DB2 X leads the industry to minimize complexity and maximize productivity
by Terrie Jacopi and Jeff Josten

- DB2 9 for z/OS and Beyond (pages 29-52 with notes)
by Roger Miller

- The next DB2 for z/OS: First glimpse into the future
by David Beulke

- Deprecated Features Planned for DB2 X for z/OS
by Craig Mullins


More information

- IBM DB2 10 for z/OS launches beta program
Beta Program: March 12, 2010
General Availability (GA): not announced

- IBM DB2 V9.1 for z/OS launches beta program
Beta Program (QPP): June 9, 2006
General Availability (GA): March 16, 2007

- IBM DB2 Universal Database for z/OS, V8 — Reengineered for e-business Leadership
Beta Program (ESP): January 31, 2003
General Availability (GA): March 26, 2004

- DB2 z/OS Product Lifecycle
(General availability, End of Marketing, End of Support)

- DB2 Distributed End of Support (EOS) dates
(including DB2 Connect)


Regards,

DB2usa.