DB2 tutorials

The DB2 tutorials help you learn about various aspects of DB2 products. Lessons provide step-by-step instructions.

Before you begin:

You can view the XHTML version of the tutorial from the Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2help/.

Some lessons use sample data or code. See the tutorial for a description of any prerequisites for its specific tasks.

DB2 tutorials:

To view the tutorial, click on the title.

Native XML data store

Set up a DB2 database to store XML data and to perform basic operations with the native XML data store.

Visual Explain Tutorial

Analyze, optimize, and tune SQL statements for better performance using

Visual Explain.

Related concepts:

v“Visual Explain overview” in Administration Guide: Implementation

DB2 troubleshooting information

A wide variety of troubleshooting and problem determination information is available to assist you in using DB2 products.

DB2 documentation

Troubleshooting information can be found in the DB2 Troubleshooting Guide or the Support and Troubleshooting section of the DB2 Information Center. There you will find information on how to isolate and identify problems using DB2 diagnostic tools and utilities, solutions to some of the most common problems, and other advice on how to solve problems you might encounter with your DB2 products.

DB2 Technical Support Web site

Refer to the DB2 Technical Support Web site if you are experiencing problems and want help finding possible causes and solutions. The Technical Support site has links to the latest DB2 publications, TechNotes, Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs or bug fixes), fix packs, and other resources. You can search through this knowledge base to find possible solutions to your problems.

Access the DB2 Technical Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ software/data/db2/udb/support.html

Related concepts:

v“Introduction to problem determination” in Troubleshooting Guide

v“Overview of the DB2 technical information” on page 79

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IBM VERSION 9 manual DB2 tutorials, DB2 troubleshooting information

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