DB2 Developer's Guide (4th Edition)

DB2 Developer's Guide, Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated, covering all the new features for Version 6 for OS/390. It includes a special chapter on how changes to the product impact its use. This book clarifies complex DB2 topics, provides performance and procedural advice for implementing well-designed DB2 applications, and describes what DB2 does behind the scenes. An entire chapter on Internet-related features is included.

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db2
Awesome, very comprehensive. I am currently using this book to enhance my knowledge of the Explain command. This is a very thorough complete book for anyone using DB2. I have just cracked the surface and have found this book very helpful. It has been borrowed off my desk twice in the two days in has been in the office.

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THE BIBLE(5th edition)
THE BIBLE - this is how I call this book. I read this particular edition for the first time in February 2005. Several months later once again, and it's always at my desk. Enormous amount of priceless information. I don't think there has ever been any other publication that managed to cover so much in just 1,000 pages.

And the book is not just `developer's guide` - the book is `The DB2 professional's guide`.


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It's only half a book - nothing about dynamic SQL
This may be considered the Bible of DB2 books but it is lacking a whole Testament! If, like me, you are looking for info on dynamic and extended dynamic SQL to avoid having to read IBM manuals, you've come to the wrong place as this book says words to the effect of `If you want info on dynamic SQL, read the IBM manual` and leaves it at that. You would do better to hunt around the IBM online library and grab the manuals from there - they are actually pretty good, too.

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Craig's Best DB2 Reference
I updated my library with the new edition of this Book. As in the older versions, it will be a valuable resource used daily. Thanks!

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DB2 developer's Guide (5th Edition)
A concise & up to date guide on all things relating to DB2 by one of the top authers. Highly recommended.