Db2 Universal Replication Certification Guide

• Installing, configuring, and managing replication with IBM's powerhouse DB2 UDB database
• Practical DB2 replication techniques for multi-platform, multi-vendor environments
• Sample test questions prepare you for IBM's DB2 replication certification exam

IBM's DB2 Universal Database delivers more powerful replication capabilities than any other enterprise database! Now, there's a complete, authoritative guide to installing, configuring, and troubleshooting DB2 replication—and preparing for IBM's DB2 replication certification exam!

In The DB2 Replication Certification Guide, IBM experts JONATHAN COOK and ROBERT HARBUS cover all you need to know to deploy replication in both DB2-only and multi-vendor database environments. Master DB2's Capture and Apply programs, and understand IBM replication concepts such as replication subscriptions and Update Anywhere. Walk step-by-step through setting up DB2 "push-and-pull" configurations, as well as "fan-out" configurations for highly distributed, enterprise-scale environments. Review DB2's rigorous conflict detection and automatic compensation features, which enable replicated data to be reliably updated and propagated asynchronously to other replicas, enterprise-wide. Coverage also includes:

• Planning replication at the system and application levels
• Streamlining deployment by cloning replication subscriptions
• Using DB2 replication with OS/390 mainframe data
• Configuring mobile users to synchronize with enterprise databases
• Integrating Oracle …® databases in your replication configuration

The DB2 ReplicationCertification Guide presents advanced replication techniques not published in any other book, including ODBC integration, and key issues impacting DB2 UDB Enterprise-Extended Edition environments. The book also contains a full chapter on troubleshooting. Whether you're managing DB2, preparing for IBM's DB2 certification exams, or both, you won't find a more valuable resource.