DB2 for z/OS fundamentals course (EN/NL/FR)

In this 3-day ABIS training, you learn how Db2 for z/OS is set up, and you get familiar with its most important tools and database objects.

This course gives you a detailed description of the Db2 system on z/OS: what it is, what it is intended for, how it can be used, and how it relates to (or differs from) other RDBMS.

We'll dive into topics like

• Db2 objects
• the Db2 catalog
• query performance
• authorisations
• integrity

We also learn to use the system in practice.

At the end of the training, the participant will not only have the necessary theoretical knowledge of Db2 as an RDBMS, but also have had sufficient practical training to start working with Db2 in an independent way.

Together with the course SQL and relational databases fundamentals, this course forms a well-balanced whole, in such a manner that the participants have a 'complete overview' of Db2 as RDBMS after having followed this course.

Intended for

Analysts, programmers, and database administrators who will be using Db2; and anybody wanting to gain a thorough knowledge of a relational database system.

You can test for yourself to see if this course contains enough new information for you by filling out the on-line self-test.

Backgroud

The participants must have insight in relational database systems and they must be able to write SQL select statements. This means, knowledge on the level of the course SQL and relational databases fundamentals, which precedes this course.

Some knowledge of ISPF (cf. course ISPF/PDF basics) and of COBOL, PL/I, or SQL PL (cf. courses COBOL programming - part 1, PL/I programming: fundamentals course, or SQL PL and SQL/PSM database programming) is advisable.

You can test for yourself to see if you have enough background by filling out the online self-test "SQL fundamentals".

Main topics

• Introduction: Db2 environment; client-server model
• Relational system: position within the relational model
• SQL data definition language (DDL): the Db2 objects (tables, tablespaces, indexes, views, ...): characteristics, creation, use, and parameters
• SQL embedded in a program: development cycle, pre-compilation, compilation, BIND, plans and packages
• The Db2 catalog
• Security and authorization
• Utilities: LOAD, UNLOAD, CHECK DATA, RUNSTATS, REORG
• Integrity, locking
• Performance: basic principles, the EXPLAIN function

Training method

Classroom instruction with exercises (about 50% of the time).

Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

Certificate

At the end of the session, the participant receives a "Certificate of Completion".

Duration
3 days.