This book starts with an overview of some of the major DB2 enhancements for Version 5 and Version 5.2 and then describes these new features and enhancements.
| Note: | New features that were available as part of DB2 Universal Database Version 5 FixPaks and DB2 Connect Version 5 FixPaks are considered Version 5.2 enhancements. |
Chapter 1. "DB2 Universal Database and DB2 Connect Upgrades", describes the main DB2 product enhancements available with DB2 Universal Database and DB2 Connect Version 5 and Version 5.2.
Chapter 2. "Accessibility", highlights how access to DB2 has been enhanced to support an expanding range of clients and platforms, including the Web.
Chapter 3. "Extensibility", outlines improvements that extend DB2's capabilities as a database management system through SQL enhancements, new and improved commands and API's, and additional application development support.
Chapter 4. "Performance", describes the DB2 enhancements that will your queries and applications run faster.
Chapter 5. "Scalability", describes how DB2 continues to expand its support for users from standalone workstations through to multiprocessor environments.
Chapter 6. "Usability", outlines the product enhancements that make DB2 Universal Database easier to use with each new release.
Chapter 7. "Serviceability", describes improvements when it comes to solving DB2 Universal Database problems.
Appendix A. "System Monitor Guide and Reference Updates", describes new information that is available from the database system monitor.
Appendix B. "Call Level Interface Guide and Reference Updates", describes new application development information that is available using the DB2 Call Level Interface.
Appendix C. "Embedded SQL Programming Guide Updates", describes new application development information that is available using embedded SQL.
Appendix D. "Building Applications for Windows and OS/2 Environments Updates", describes new application development information for the Windows and OS/2 operating systems.
Appendix E. "Web Control Center and NetQuestion", describes the new Web Control Center and the NetQuestion search facility.
Appendix F. "How the DB2 Library Is Structured", describes the DB2 library; including books and online help.
Appendix G. "Notices", contains notice and trademark information.