Software Announcement July 31, 2001

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The IBM DB2 Essentials Package

Overview Note: DB2 Family Fundamentals courses have single-learner and At a Glance DB2 courseware, currently multiple-learner versions under the available as individual courses, is single program number. The DB2 Essentials Package is a also now available in a single unit of single- and multiple-learner package for easier ordering. Key Prerequisites versions of the following self-study courses: The following package is composed Basic knowledge of data processing • of four single-learner and and IT operations. No previous DB2 Family Fundamentals multiple-learner products. Both experience with DB2 is necessary. Part 1: SQL and Programming products are licensed on a perpetual • DB2 Family Fundamentals license basis for a single one-time Planned Availability Date Part 2: Database and System charge (OTC). Educational content Administration for the single-learner products and August 3, 2001 the multiple-learner products is • DB2 SQL Workshop identical. • DB2 Advanced SQL The DB2 Essentials Package • DB2 Family Fundamentals Part 1: SQL and Programming • DB2 Family Fundamentals Part 2: Database and System Administration • DB2 SQL Workshop (single- and multiple-learner) • DB2 Advanced SQL (single- and multiple-learner)

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 201-221 • Module 5: Database Design Process Description − Defining business entities and their relationships − Defining data entities and attributes The DB2 Essentials Package (5639-M90) − Identifying primary and foreign keys − Resolving many-to-many relationships Family Fundamentals courses prepare you for DB2 − Normalizing data Certification Test #512. • Module 6: Distributed data DB2 Family Fundamentals Part 1: SQL and Programming (5639-M87): Become familiar with the fundamentals of DB2 SQL Workshop (5639-I17, 5639-L48): This distributed Structured Query Language (SQL) and programming in learning course explores the use of the SQL SELECT DB2 Universal Database (UDB). This IBM relational statement and covers the basics of DDL and DML. database management system can be installed under a variety of operating systems on various hardware Total Learning Time: Approximately five hours platforms. This course focuses on SQL and programming and how end users and programmers work with DB2 UDB, Prerequisites: A basic understanding of how to use a GUI rather than on DB2 UDB internals. It is ideal for relational and possess adult-level reading skills plus the courses in database novices who need a basic understanding of DB2 The DB2 Family Fundamentals Package (5639-M89) UDB. Course Topics Audience (All DB2 Family Fundamentals Courses): • Module 1: Introduction Individuals who need an introduction to DB2 UDB or who are preparing for advanced and specialized DB2 UDB − Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) education. -- Table terms Total Learning Time: Approximately six hours -- SQL − RDBMS on IBM platforms Course Topics • Module 2: Basic SELECT • Module 1: Introducing DB2 UDB − Tables used in examples − Introducing DB2 UDB − Basic query − Understanding a table -- Select..... from • Module 2: SQL for DB2 UDB End users -- Row control -- Result table rows − Writing SQL -- Select calculated values − SQL and business intelligence -- “Order By” calculated values − Ways to run SQL • Module 3: Column Functions and Grouping • Module 3: How Does a Programmer Use DB2 UDB? − Column functions − Creating a test environment − Group by − Prototyping SQL − SELECT query structure − Traditional programming role • − Stored procedures Module 4: Scalar Functions and CASE Expressions − Host variables − Scalar functions − A SELECT in a host program − Static versus dynamic SQL -- String functions/expressions − Other programming tools -- Numeric functions/expressions -- Conversion functions DB2 Family Fundamentals Part 2: Database and System -- Date/time functions.expressions Administration (5639-M88): Learn about the − CASE expressions administration of DB2 UDB. The focus of the course is on the tasks and responsibilities of database and system • Module 5: Joining Tables administrators and how to administer DB2 UDB. − Joining two tables Total Learning Time: Approximately six hours − Joining more than two tables − Joining a table with itself Course Topics • Module 6: Union/Union All • Module 4: What Does an Administrator Do in DB2 − Union overview UDB? − Union all overview − − What does a system administrator do in DB2 UDB? Union versus CASE expression − What does a database administrator do in DB2 • Module 7: Using Subqueries UDB? − Indexes − Subquery − Views − Subquery/join example − DROP − Subquery using IN − Access to remote data sources − Subquery within a HAVING clause − Locking − Utilities − Other DBADM tasks − Security

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-- Create table -- Alter -- Create view -- Drop − Control language

-- Grant table privileges -- Revoke table privileges − Data Manipulation Language (DML)

-- Insert -- Update -- Delete

DB2 Advanced SQL (5639-I18, 5639-L49): This distributed learning course explores the use of simple data definitions and complex SELECT statements, advanced subqueries, and nested table expressions.

Total Learning Time: Approximately three hours

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of how to use a GUI, possess adult-level reading skills, and the courses in The Family Fundamentals Package (5639-M89) and DB2 SQL Workshop (5639-I17)

Course Topics • Module 1: Referential Integrity − Related data − Referential integrity • Module 2: Inner and Outer Joins − Table examples − Inner joins − Outer joins − Combining joins • Module 3: Advanced Subquery Techniques − Basic subquery − Advanced subquery • Module 4: Nested Table Expressions − Nested table/column expressions − Nested tables/group by − Nested tables with outer joins • Module 5: Indexes and Performance − Indexes

-- Create index -- Create unique index -- Create cluster index -- Purpose of index — summary − Index usage − Access paths − Performance guidelines

Euro Currency

This program is not impacted by euro currency.

Trademarks

DB2 and DB2 Universal Database are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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July 31, 2001

procedures, and appropriate controls in application Offering Information systems and communication facilities.

Product information is available through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: Ordering Information

http://www.ibm.com/wwoi These courses can be ordered in a single-learner version for stand-alone installation, or in a multiple-learner version for server installation, which is licensed at six Technical Information levels of user access. To order the programs described in this announcement, Hardware Requirements specify the type-model number, feature number 9001 for asset registration, media feature number, OTC feature Server for Multiple-Learner Edition number, and quantity. The medium is CD-ROM for this package. • 233 MHz Pentium , or higher • 512 MB RAM • 40 MB free disk space • OTC Media 2x, or faster, CD-ROM drive Feature Feature Student Workstation for Single-Learner and Description Number Number Multiple-Learner Edition The DB2 Essentials Package (5639-M90) • 133 MHz Pentium, or equivalent • At least 64 MB RAM Single-Learner 0001 5809 • Microsoft -compatible mouse Multiple-Learner • 2x, or faster, CD-ROM drive (single-learner version) 2 to 25 Learners 0002 5819 • VGA graphics capability (SVGA recommended) 26 to 50 Learners 0003 5819 • 16-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound card with 51 to 100 Learners 0004 5819 speakers or headphones 101 to 250 Learners 0005 5819 251 to 500 Learners 0006 5819 Software Requirements 501 to 999 Learners 0007 5819

Server for Multiple-Learner Edition Expedited Shipment Option: Select feature number 3446 to expedite your order. • Windows NT with Service Pack 5 • Microsoft Internet Information Server V3.0, or Feature equivalent Description Number

Student Workstation for Single-Learner and Customer Expedite Process 3446 Multiple-Learner Edition Charge ($30 charge for • Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 with each product) Service Pack 5, or Windows 2000 Expedite shipments will be processed within 72 hours • Netscape Communicator 4.51 to 4.751 or Internet 2 from the time IBM Software Delivery and Fulfillment (SDF) Explorer 5.01 to 5.5 receives the order. SDF will then ship the order via 1 The course does not support Netscape 6.0 overnight air transportation. 2 It is highly recommended that IE be used when Windows 2000 is the operating system. Terms and Conditions Planning Information Licensing: IBM IPLA Packaging: Each course program package contains: Limited Warranty Applies: Yes • CD-ROM with program code • Install and uninstall instructions Program Services: Available until August 31, 2002 • IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee Security, Auditability, and Control Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: No The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative Volume Orders (IVO): No

This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.

IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 201-221 Passport Advantage Applies: No

Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: No

IBM Operational Support Services — Support Line: No

Other Support: Learner Support Desk

AIX /UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No

Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No

AS/400 Software Subscription Applies: No

Variable Charges Apply: No

Educational Allowance Available: Yes, 15% education allowance applies to qualified education institution customers.

Prices

OTC Feature Description Number OTC

The DB2 Essentials Package (5639-M90)

Single-Learner 0001 $ 1,050 Multiple-Learner 2 to 25 Learners 0002 8,600 26 to 50 Learners 0003 11,800 51 to 100 Learners 0004 17,200 101 to 250 Learners 0005 22,200 251 to 500 Learners 0006 26,600 501 to 999 Learners 0007 34,000

Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: http://www.financing.ibm.com

Trademarks

DB2, AIX, and AS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows NT and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark is a registered trademark of the Open Company in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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