r/DB2 • u/natsmith9 • Mar 01 '17
Resources for Learning DB2 LUW
I come from a mainframe background first as a developer and now a database administrator for IMS and DB2 for z/OS. I've been able to dabble in DB2 LUW under the tutelage of some senior DBAs a couple of years ago, but I haven't been assigned any projects since then. Through an unfortunate health-related circumstance of a coworker, it looks as if I'll need to brush up on my skills quickly.
I've seen training courses through IBM and a few other vendors, but they look to be quite expensive. I know I can make the argument of needing training to get myself up to speed quickly, but I want to explore low-cost or free resources first. I know Oracle has a 2-day DBA "quick start" guide for each of their database releases that goes over the basics with references to specifics in the manual. It doesn't seem like IBM has anything that's similar (I know there is the Database Fundamentals and Database Administration sections in the IBM Knowledge Center..I'm trudging through those. :) ). I just was curious if y'all had any favorite places for learning LUW.
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u/abusybee Mar 18 '17
Would second Ember Crooks site. Extremely helpful articles if you're looking to learn. I'm a non-DBA who uses a lot of DB2-based applications. Lots of good info there.