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DB2 vies for top database position.

Authors :
Langley, Nick
Source :
Computer Weekly; 2/27/2004, p40-40, 1/2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This article focuses on DB2 which is IBM's relational database, first used for MVS mainframe environments. Since 1997, when database suppliers were investing heavily, and prematurely, in object-relational capabilities, it has been known as DB2 Universal Database (UDB). Two years ago, IBM took over former relational database management system competitor Informix and acquired 2,000 database experts and 120,000 customers. DB2 was a result of the work done by Codd and Date at IBM's San Jose Labs. Although the codebase for Windows, Unix and Linux is different to the version for z/OS and OS/400, DB2 is still a datacentre-strength product, not a desktop filing system like some of its competitors. INSETS: Training;Rates of pay.

Subjects

Subjects :
COMPUTER operating systems
COMPUTER assisted instruction
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MANAGEMENT information systems
ELECTRONIC commerce
DATABASE management

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00104787
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Computer Weekly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12510947

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