z/Journal (August - September 2010 issue)

Hi DB2 user,

Articles from August - September 2010 issues of z/Journal are available online: http://www.mainframezone.com/z-journal

Note: z/Journal moved to mainframezone.com .


- How Database Design Affects DB2 for z/OS System Performance
by Lockwood Lyon

- Performance Management Essentials to IT Success
by Mano Mathai

- DB2 for z/OS Parallelism
by Willie Favero

- Performance Strategies for Batch Applications on z/OS
by Srinivas Potharaju and Arka Nandi

- More DBA Proverbs
by Craig Mullins



Regards,

DB2usa.

Redbook Extremely pureXML in DB2 10 for z/OS

Hi DB2 User,

IBM just published a draft version of a new Redbook, "Extremely pureXML in DB2 10 for z/OS, SG24-7915-00":
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedpieceAbstracts/sg247915.html?Open

Abstract
The DB2 pureXML feature offers sophisticated capabilities to store, process and manage XML data in its native hierarchical format. By integrating XML data intact into a relational database structure, users can take full advantage of DB2’s relational data management features.
In this IBM Redbooks publication we document the steps for the implementation of a simple but meaningful XML application scenario. We have chosen to provide samples in COBOL and Java language. The purpose being to provide an easy path to follow to integrate the XML data type for the traditional DB2 user.
We have also added considerations for the data administrator and suggested best practices for ease of use and better performance.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. XML and DB2 for z/OS
Chapter 3. Application scenario
Chapter 4. Creating and adding XML data
Chapter 5. Validating XML data
Chapter 6. DB2 SQL/XML programming
Chapter 7. Using XML with Java
Chapter 8. Using XML with COBOL
Chapter 9. Utilities with XML
Chapter 10. XML-related tasks for the DBA
Chapter 11. Performance considerations
Appendix A. Application scenario documents
Appendix B. Additional material



Regards,

DB2usa.