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When coding SQL joins, is there any difference in where you code your filtering predicates?  We know that when you code SQL using the ANSI-92...

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This term relates to any SELECT that returns a single value (one column, one row).  It can be used as an expression in the SELECT, WHERE, or HAVING...

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As a follow up to our previous article on IDAA we also wanted to bring attention to several years worth of content on IDAA that might still be...

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Why is it sometimes we see SQL queries that list a table more than once in the same query? There are a number of reasons where this self-joining is...

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Db2 for z/OS Data Gate (Db2 Data Gate) provides synchronized Db2 data to cloud-based applications reducing read-only operational processing and the...

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You might be struggling with this question – When is the right time to push my organization to take the red pill to have the new Pacemaker...

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A temporary table (in most RDMS) is a place to keep data for the duration of some application process. The data is basically private and only...

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How to use “package” access path information to solve a real-life application issue! Get access path from the “package”!

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Db2 Z V12 introduced interesting new functionality to the “RECOVERY” utility. This new functionality is called ‘redirected recovery’ and it has...

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Db2 Z V12 introduced interesting new functionality to the “RECOVERY” utility. This new functionality is called ‘redirected recovery’ and it has...

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Db2 Z V12 introduced interesting new functionality to the “RECOVERY” utility. This new functionality is called ‘redirected recovery’ and it has...

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Next Generation INsertion (NGIN) was designed to enhance insertion performance and reduce log space usage. The NGIN enhancements mainly covered...

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