Written by an "in-the-trenches" consultant, this guide hails the newest version of DB2 as a major release, highlighting the large number of totally new features, most notably the addition of XML capabilities. Packed with the information DB2 developers and administrators need to know when implementing version 9, the discussion covers upgrading from prior releases of DB2, converting relational data to XML data, and how DB2 supports industry standard schemas. With detailed examples and useful scripts, users learn how to develop DB2 XML applications, design an XML database, and tune the DB2 XML hybrid database. Extensive information on DB2 optimization of SQL and XML is a particularly useful feature of the book and includes a rundown on import and export utilities that database managers can use in their own installations. Going far beyond the standard manuals and certification guides, this is a truly comprehensive resource that teaches the "why" and "how" of a well-designed and well-implemented DB2 database.

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Great book for Developers and Development DBAs - 2008-03-06
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This is a great book for developers because covers pureXML and other features and great to for DBAs the chapter on monitoring is a must have when you are in trouble with your database

Just keep in mind that this book is focues on the LUW(Linux, Unix and Windows) version of DB2, I say this because a friend of mine bought for using with z/OS by mistake.

Mr. Gunning has done it again - 2008-03-03
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Mr. Gunning has done it again!
Having studied under Phil Gunning and knowing the dept of his expertise this book brought to life real world experiences in a classroom like setting. As a DBA I found the Chapter#8 on "Tuning Buffer Pools" and Chapter #9 "The Optimizer" to be of great help to me personally. This book is a great reference material for any DBA faced with the challenge of daily performance. I was excited to read Mr. Gunning's explanation of the `Utilities" incorporated in DB2 V9. I would recommend this book for any DBA or DBM who needs an in-depth understanding of developing and monitoring DB2 V9.
DeWayne Stansell DBA

Not very much useful - 2009-07-04
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This book only provides very high level information about DB2 features and doesn't have the level of detail that I wished for. I purchased this book based on other's review; however, I think that it is not useful for most people who is going to do developement on DB2.

DB2 9 For Developers- Perfect Balance ! - 2008-11-11
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Phil.

This is another great DB2 book. I really like the blend of XML developer, database designer, DBA, and architecture chapters, which helps plug any holes in readers' perspectives. I just wish I had written a book like this myself. Instead I'll stick with yours.

Terry

Excellent DB2 V9 Reference - 2008-10-30
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This book is a must have for anyone working with DB2 databases on the linux, unix, or windows platforms. Chapter 5 Developer Workbench helped me to get up and running with the workbench and implement several stored procedures I needed for a project. Chapter 9 The Optimizer, Chapter 11 Monitoring, and Chapter 12 Performance provide great detail and insight into the monitoring and tuning of the database that helped me to build processes to monitor the performance of my databases. Phil's experience and dedication to DB2 makes this book a winner.

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