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IDUG Db2 Essentials

The IDUG z/OS and LUW Essentials Courses are available exclusively at our flagship events. These in-person only training sessions run parallel to our planned sessions. Essentials registrants are eligible to test at the end of week at no additional cost. Offered at both IDUG NA and IDUG EMEA, the IDUG Db2 Essentials gives the user an opportunity to experience the IDUG conference and expand their network while working honing their skills. 

This 3-day course will expose the beginning z/OS DBAs (Database Administrators) to the essentials of Database Administration for a Db2 13 for z/OS. This course will teach the students how to physically implement a logical database design using DDL and teaches considerations of referentially related tables. This course discusses the use of basic utilities, program preparation, serialization, and basic database security. This course does not cover distributed data processing, nor does it cover data sharing.

Note: This course does not prepare the novice to pass the exam.

This 3.5-day foundational course introduces the essentials of Db2 12.1 for relational DBAs, covering architecture, installation, configuration, and basic database management. It then builds on these core essentials with topics such as data movement, backup and recovery, and routine maintenance to ensure performance and integrity.  Designed for new and transitioning DBAs, the course emphasizes hands-on learning with minimal prerequisites beyond basic SQL and database knowledge.

Note: There is no certification for the foundational course, but students can take a proctored quiz after the class to obtain the badge.