Announcement - Db2 Version 11.1 Mod4 Fix Pack4 (v11.1.4.4) is Available for Download
What's new in Modification Pack 4: https://ibm.co/2E0H3tu
List of high impact & pervasive (HIPER) fixes (APARs): https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994955
List of all fixes (APARs) included in this fixpack: https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995889
Fixpack download page: https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10741687
Conferences & Summits - Think 2019 (February 12-15, San Francisco, CA)
Think 2019 is the one business and technology conference designed to deliver the technical training, strategic expertise, and impactful lessons every organization now needs to compete in today's changing world. As our flagship event, Think offers an exclusive look into the technologies, the strategies, and the services that set IBM apart as the leader for enterprise-grade AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Our exciting lineup of speakers keeps growing, with NFL legend and San Francisco favorite Joe Montana joining us to share how his skills have helped him find success on and off the field.
https://www.ibm.com/events/think/
Roadmaps - Db2 Development Roadmaps are Now Accessible to Everyone
Curious about the feature and function committed to upcoming versions of Db2? You can now explore live development roadmaps for Db2 and the IBM Analytics family of products. This content is live and subject to change.
http://bit.ly/2DJ7p2o
Seminar - Data Server Manager - Proof of Technology (Nov 28, Chicago IL)
Please join us for a light continental breakfast and lunch as we learn about Data Server Manager (DSM) for DB2 LUW. Topics include Monitoring, Tuning, Configuration, and Administration.
https://ibm.co/2DJnLrt
Conference - International Db2 Users Group Conference - Call for Speakers (June 2-6, 2019)
A call for speakers for the International Db2 Users Group (IDUG) Technical Conference on June 2 - 6 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina is currently under way. This is a great opportunity for Database Architects, Administrators, Planners, and Application Developers to:
· Spotlight interesting projects and experiences with Db2 or the Db2 family of products.
· Gather insight and discussion on your Db2 project, leverage the experience of other experts.
· Network with other Db2 professionals and consultants.
· Build your brand and exposure as a database technical professional.
https://www.idug.org/p/cm/ld/fid=1519
Webinar - A Crash Course on Db2 pureScale, and It's Benefits
IBM Champions, and Db2 Certification Book Authors, Mohan Saraswatipura and Kent Collins return as our special guests to give us a crash course on Db2 pureScale and its advantages. Gather a wealth of excellent information on Db2 pureScale including best practices, database manager configuration settings, database configuration settings, registry variables, HADR considerations, how to size memory, monitoring, workload manager (WLM), and much more! Get the PDF for reference AND watch our replay so that you don't miss Kent's helpful explanations! Continue...
Watch the replay: http://bit.ly/2FOxQGC
Webinar - SAP on Db2 (from Oracle) Success Story, and Db2 SAP on AWS
Arwel Owen (Princess Ltd) completed a VERY successful migration from Oracle to Db2, and then another migration to Db2 V11.1.2.2 SAP on AWS Cloud. The compression, cost savings, and performance results are simply ASTOUNDING! Watch our fun and informative replay for details...
Watch the replay: https://www.dbisoftware.com/blog/db2nightshow.php?id=752
Webinar - What's New in Db2 Warehouse (Dec 7, 2018)
Join us for our next "What's New: Db2 Warehouse" to hear about the latest features and functionality of our latest release.
https://ibm.co/2PTuFBS
Webinar -Troubleshooting Db2 LUW Production Issues
Downtime is expensive. Most DBAs have been in the hot seat with management demanding rapid information and problem resolution. Michael shares his robust triage plan. Watch and learn from an experienced pro. Michael Krafick (IBM Champion Senior DBA) makes great use of entertaining and helpful graphics, he's funny, he speaks from the heart and with solid knowledge and experience, and he shares ideas and tips that will help you be successful.
Watch the replay: https://www.dbisoftware.com/blog/db2nightshow.php?id=757
Flash - Db2 Version 10.5 Fix Pack 10 for AIX 64bit has been republished with additional optimizations
Db2 Version 10.5 Fix Pack 10 for AIX 64bit was published on July 10, 2018 without optimization on a few libraries, which may result in database performance degradation in some workload scenarios. This package was republished on October 22, 2018 with optimizations that match previous Fix Packs, and users should deploy this new version.
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10735519
Flash - A tablespace may be unrecoverable via restore+rollforward if an extent reclamation occurred on an MDC or ITC table while the Online Backup was running
If an Online Backup operation is in progress, and extent reclamation occurs on a MDC or ITC table, then a future RESTORE and ROLLFORWARD TO END OF BACKUP operation from this backup image may fail and leave this table space unavailable to recover.
https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10741877
Db2 Community - Follow the Db2 Developer and Administrator Community
Share. Solve. Do More.
https://developer.ibm.com/data/db2/
Announcement - End of Support (EOS) for Db2 Version 10.5 is April 30, 2020.
Effective April 30, 2020, IBM will withdraw support for Db2 Version 10.5. Extended support will be available beyond this date.
https://ibm.co/2NCGTNi
Follow-us! - Stay up to date on the latest news from the Db2 team
IBM Support Community: (http://ow.ly/rPsM30fHnwI)
Db2 Support Twitter channel: @AskIBMAnalytics (https://twitter.com/AskIBMAnalytics)
AskIBMAnalytics Facebook channel: @AskIBMAnalytics (https://www.facebook.com/AskIBMAnalytics/)
developerWorks Answers (forum): https://developer.ibm.com/answers/topics/
Thoughts from Db2 Support (blog): https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/blogs/IMSupport?lang=en
Db2 Technical Advocacy Wiki: https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/groups/community/Db2_Technical_Advocacy_Program
