Why You Should Attend
“You'll be able to attend technical sessions and learn about new features in DB2 9.7. I'm delivering two presentations: Upgrading to DB2 9.7 - Best Practices, and Who’s Knocking at Your Door? DB2 Database Auditing. By attending technical sessions, you'll learn about solutions that can be implemented without you spending hours in independent research.”
-Melanie Stopfer, Consulting Learning Specialist, IBM Software Group
The DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows track at IOD
With 41 technical sessions, 22 three-hour hands-on-labs, and countless opportunities to meet with IBM experts and fellow developers, DBAs and architects, this track focuses on what you need to know to be successful with DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
Hear senior DB2 architects like Serge Rielau and Matt Huras discuss the new features in DB2 9.7 and the latest technologies being developed, and learn the latest tips, tricks and best practices to ensure you're getting the most of out of your data and systems.
Top Five Reasons Why Your Company Can't Afford to Miss DB2 LUW at IOD 2009
1.The best in IBM technical training
- More than 400 deep technical sessions, tips and tricks, case studies, customer panels, hands-on-labs and instructor-led demonstrations on IBM technology.
- Professional certification testing available at no additional cost.
- The cost of equivalent education can be as high as $7,500.
2. Hands-on-labs provide in-depth training
- DB2 LUW track offers nearly 70 hours of in-depth, hands-on-labs.
- 22 sessions to choose from where you can get in the driver’s seat with expert coaching, including:
- The All New DB2 9.7
- Workload Management
- DB2 Performance Tuning using SAP DBA Cockpit
- PL/SQL Support—Enabling your Application on DB2 Made Easy.
3. Immediate return on investment
- IOD is a productivity and skills boost for employees resulting in an excellent return on investment for your company—both now and in the future.
- Return home with practical tips and techniques, like how to use the latest in automation and advanced tuning techniques, so you can improve productivity immediately and make the most out of your existing IBM Data Management solutions.
4. First-hand experiences shared by customer speakers
- Learn the best practices that Coca-Cola Bottling used to migrate its SAP applications to DB2, the benefits the company is enjoying, and the expected return on investments.
- Discover the technical benefits Verizon gained from using pureXML and stored procedures in DB2.
5. Everything your company needs in one location
- Additional pre-conference education classes are available at preferred attendee prices. You can take "DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX & Windows DBA Certification Crammer," or "DB2 LUW v9.X Problem Determination" at significantly reduced rates.
- Technical education that’s a great value
- Information on new IBM solutions, including the latest in IBM hardware, software and services
- Access to technical experts, IBM executives and customer references
