Thursday 28 November 2019

Db2 and Db2 on Cloud - Technical Advocate Newsletter - December 2019

Db2 & Db2 on Cloud
Technical Advocate Newsletter
December 2019


    Announcement - IBM Db2 Version 11.1 Mod Pack 4 Fix Pack 5 is Now Available!

    Fix Pack Summary of Changes: https://ibm.co/2tSYbby
    Db2 11.1.4.5 Download Page: https://ibm.co/2DrBFgM
    Db2 11.1.4.5 High Impact and Pervasive (HIPER) APAR fixes: https://ibm.co/2L0Xfg4
    Db2 11.1.4.5 Full APAR Fix List: https://ibm.co/2L0Xfg4
    Db2 11.1.4.5 Client Drivers Download Page: https://ibm.co/2QZayS8


    Blog - Simplifying and Accelerating New Database Applications with Db2 11.5 and External Tables

    The External Table capabilities will simplify existing applications and provide new ways for externally stored data to be accessed by applications without the overhead of having to load all data into the database.
    https://ibm.co/2qRV6fS


    Webinar - Introducing the NEW Db2 Data Management Console

    Join Peter Kohlmann (IBM Product Manager), as he introduces the Db2 Data Management Console that is built for your enterprise and your on-premises Db2 databases. Your whole team can work together to manage, monitor, and receive alerts across hundreds of Db2 databases from a single screen. This is the next step in the journey we started this year with Db2 Big SQL, Db2 Warehouse on Cloud and Cloud Pak for Data.
    December 19, 2019, 12pm EST: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3263147504100628236?source=dvshome
    (Replay will be made available afterward).



    Support - Overview of IBM Support Framework, Guidelines, and Escalation methods

    Please review the IBM Support guidelines for a description of the IBM support framework; how to get setup for IBM support; methods to help yourself via watson search; and how to escalate a support case.
    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-support-guide


    Webinar - Transform Your Data With MultiCloud and AI

    Join IBM and industry analysts for a panel discussion on how to transform your data with AI and multicloud deployment options. AI not only gives you a smarter database, it optimizes how people work within your organization, automates decision-making, and enables new business models. And all of this can be accomplished on your cloud of choice. In this webinar, you will learn: How the changing cloud landscape ; mpacts data management; How multicloud improves data accessibility and flexibility. How to modernize data in the cloud with an AI powered database.
    Register to watch the replay: http://bit.ly/2L2s6Jw


    Conferences & Summits & User Groups

    Over the years, IDUG has become known for hosting dynamic conferences packed with the cutting-edge content you need. This year will be no exception. Be sure to make your plans to attend. With great sessions, keynote speakers, workshops, and more, you won't want to miss this event.
    IDUG Conference North America, Dallas TX, Jun 7-11, 2020: https://www.idug.org/p/cm/ld/fid=2059
    IDUG Conference Europe, Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct 25-29, 2020: https://www.idug.org/p/cm/ld/fid=2149

    Upcoming Regional User Groups:

    Architecture Overview - High-Level Overview of Db2 Architecture and New Features in Version 11.5

    Keri Romanufa, IBM Db2 Chief Architect, provides an architectural overview of Db2, both row and column oriented, and describes new feature, function and best-practices in Version 11.5.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkr0Er_IhV4&feature=youtu.be


    Webinar - Db2, The AI Database, and managing data efficiently in a hybrid cloud world

    IBM Executives Matthias Funke and Thomas Chu will show you how to modernize data architectures, avoid lock-in and drive economic value across a hybrid cloud data architecture with the AI database that both leverages and supports AI.
    January 9, 2020, 12pm EST: 
    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6989060358631997196?source=dvshome
    (Replay will be made available afterward).


    Reminder - 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


    Webinar - Theory to Practice: HADR in the Real World

    Have you ever seen the "poison pill" message in your Db2 diagnostic log just before Db2 crashes to prevent split brain? Have you ever needed to know before implementing HADR or changing the SYNCMODE what the performance impact might be on your primary database? Join Ember Crooks (IBM Champion and IBM Gold Consultant) to learn the planning and decisions behind an HADR implementation and the tools to make your work with HADR successful. Hear stories from HADR challenges and problems in the real world.
    January 23, 2020, 12pm EST:
    https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7532286172961912589?source=dvshome
    (Replay will be made available afterward).


    Vlog - Expensive Oracle Renewal Looming? Move to DB2!

    The Fillmore Group is inviting organizations frustrated with rising Oracle costs to join us for a webinar focusing on the two primary motivations behind DB2 ...
    http://www.channeldb2.com/video/oracle-renewal-looming-consider-db2-2017-04-06



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    Roadmaps - Db2 Development Roadmaps are 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.
    https://ibm-analytics-roadmaps.mybluemix.net/

    Db2 Community - Follow the Db2 Developer and Administrator Community
    Share. Solve. Do More.
    https://developer.ibm.com/data/db2/

    Follow-us! - Stay up to date on the latest news from the Db2 team
    IBM Support Community: (http://ow.ly/rPsM30fHnwI)
    IBM Db2 Twitter: (
    https://twitter.com/IBM_Db2luw)
    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

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