Why IBM Data Servers and Ruby on Rails?
- New to IBM Data Server Client pre-built Ruby binaries for your existing Ruby environment!
- IBM is the only vendor supporting Ruby and Rails development
- Industry proven performance and scalability
- Getting the most of from your data with DB2 and pureXML™
Key Features
- ActiveRecord including native XML data type
- ActiveRecord Migration Support
- Simple installation option with the Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails
- Agile development with IBM - including desktop through mainframe data
Navigating your Resources
You will find two key places for IBM and Rails resources: AlphaWorks and RubyForge.org (link resides outside of ibm.com)
When to use AlphaWorks
- Forum for general questions on "How-to" with IBM DB2
- Questions with the Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails
- Download the installer for point and click set up DB2 and Ruby on Rails development
- Contact us with your success on IBM and Ruby on Rails Developments
When to use RubyForge.org
- Download the latest source and driver
- RubyGems installer and updates found here
- Post questions on bugs and features requests on Ruby driver and Rails adapter
