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Use and maintain
DB2 Express-C is a full function DB2 data server available for download, deployment, and redistribution* at no charge.

DB2 Express-C is ideal for small business, partners, developers, instructors, and students. DB2 Express-C can be used at no charge, and optional low cost support.
- Easy to install, embed and deploy
- Includes self management capabilities, and optimizes performance automatically
- Manages both relational and XML data efficiently
- Supports key development platforms including Java, .NET, PHP, and Ruby on Rails
- Embodies enterprise-proven core DB2 functionality and full interoperability with other DB2 editions
- Provides optional low cost offering which includes higher resource limits, 24/7 IBM customer support, additional features including High Availability Clustering, and Replication.
- DB2 Express-C includes all core DB2 database functionality including pureXML, which provides optimized storage of XML data to reduce costs & complexity.
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Subscription includes with IBM 24/7 customer support, fixpacks, High Availability clustering, Replication, and higher resource limits.
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*Pricing: Catalog prices are exclusive of tax and subject to change without notice. Passport Advantage customers will see their Relationship Suggested Volume Pricing during checkout.
