IBM DB2 Universal Database v8.1.2 will help you access any information, from any application, from anywhere in your organization, anytime—and do it all more easily and cost-effectively than you ever thought possible.

Now, in DB2 Version 8: The Official Guide, a team of IBM DB2 experts shows experienced DB2 professionals exactly how to make the most of DB2 Version 8 in any environment—Linux(R), UNIX(R), or Windows(R).

The authors draw on extensive personal experience helping customers implement state-of-the-art DB2 solutions, and unparalleled access to the IBM DB2 development team. They offer detailed, never-before-published technical guidance for the key challenges you'll face in delivering high-performance DB2 databases, e-business infrastructure, and enterprise integration solutions. Coverage includes:

Simplifying management with the Configuration Advisor, HealthCenter, and Memory Visualizer

Integrating the enterprise via Federated Web Services and the DB2 enhanced XML productivity tools

Maximizing database scalability, availability, and robustness

Using multidimensional data clustering and other integrated business intelligence tools

Integrating with IBM WebSphere and Microsoft software development tools

Leveraging key improvements in DB2 SQL functionality

If you're an experienced DB2 professional who's ready to take DB2 Version 8 to the max, DB2 Version 8: The Official Guide is the book you've been searching for.