DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

DB2 technical information

DB2® technical information is available in multiple formats that can be accessed in multiple ways.

DB2 technical information is available through the following tools and methods:

Online DB2 documentation in IBM® Knowledge Center:
- Topics (task, concept, and reference topics)
- Sample programs
- Tutorials
Locally installed DB2 Information Center:
- Topics (task, concept, and reference topics)
- Sample programs
- Tutorials
DB2 books:
- PDF files (downloadable)
- PDF files (from the DB2 PDF DVD)
- Printed books
Command-line help:
- Command help
- Message help

Important: The documentation in IBM Knowledge Center and the DB2 Information Center is updated more frequently than either the PDF or the hardcopy books. To get the most current information, install the documentation updates as they become available, or refer to the DB2 documentation in IBM Knowledge Center.

You can access additional DB2 technical information such as technotes, white papers, and IBM Redbooks® publications online at ibm.com. Access the DB2 Information Management software library site.

Documentation feedback

The DB2 Information Development team values your feedback on the DB2 documentation. If you have suggestions for how to improve the DB2 documentation, send an email to db2docs@ca.ibm.com. The DB2 Information Development team reads all of your feedback but cannot respond to you directly. Provide specific examples wherever possible to better understand your concerns. If you are providing feedback on a specific topic or help file, include the topic title and URL.

Do not use the db2docs@ca.ibm.com email address to contact DB2 Customer Support. If you have a DB2 technical issue that you cannot resolve by using the documentation, contact your local IBM service center for assistance.