DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Overview of the DB2 technical information

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

DB2 Information Center
- Topics (Task, concept and reference topics)
- Help for DB2 tools
- Sample programs
- Tutorials
DB2 books
- PDF files (downloadable)
- PDF files (from the DB2 PDF DVD)
- printed books
Command line help
- Command help
- Message help

Note: The DB2 Information Center topics are 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 Information Center at ibm.com.

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 at http://www.ibm.com/software/data/sw-library/.

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