10. Resources

comp.databases.ibm-db2

Covers the use of DB2 on all platforms, including Linux and UNIX, Windows, z/OS, iSeries, and pSeries. This forum is quite active.

ibm.software.db2.udb

Similar to comp.databases.ibm-db2, but handles questions specific to the DB2 Universal Database product only.

ibm.software.db2.udb.beta

Although this newsgroup was meant to serve users trying out the DB2 UDB V8.2 "Stinger" beta code, there are a lot of general questions about DB2 UDB on Linux that might help you. Now that the final release is available, activity on this forum has slowed down significantly.

DB2 Universal Database for Linux

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/

The home portal for DB2 UDB information on Linux.

DB2 UDB Version 8.2 Information Center

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2help/index.jsp

The DB2 UDB Information Center is the most current source of official DB2 UDB documentation in 29 different languages. Set your browser language preference and the site will return the translated version of a given page if it is available, falling back to English content if not. Access to the information is offered via search, navigation tree, or a comprehensive master index.

DB2 UDB Version 8.2 Linux validation site

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/validate/

Information regarding IBM recommended and validated Linux distributions for the current version of DB2 UDB.

DB2 UDB Online Support

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/support.html

The official support channel for DB2 Universal Database for Linux, UNIX and Windows. Contains information and downloads regarding Fixpaks, APARs, Technotes, DB2 UDB Flashes, and more.

DB2 UDB Version 8.2 PDF Manuals

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/support/manualsv8.html

The place to get the official DB2 UDB manuals in PDF format.

DB2 UDB for Linux white papers

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/linux/papers.html

White papers typically provide overviews or introductions to new technology or new releases of a product. Includes the DB2 UDB "Stinger" Enhancements on Linux white paper.

DB2 Magazine

http://www.db2mag.com

This Web site is the online version of DB2 Magazine, which publishes articles about using DB2 UDB on Linux and other platforms. You can also sign up for a free subscription to the print version of the magazine.

IBM DeveloperWorks for DB2

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/

A great resource for tutorials, learning resources, help and tips for improving DB2 UDB and developing DB2 UDB-based applications.

International DB2 Users Group (IDUG)

http://www.idug.org/html/home.asp

IDUG holds a number of international conferences on DB2 and has regional user groups. While IDUG has traditionally focused on DB2 for z/OS and iSeries, they have increasingly included information on DB2 UDB for Linux, UNIX, and Windows. The IDUG Web site includes online discussion forums and links to other DB2 resources.

Red Hat Linux

http://www.redhat.com

Home to the Red Hat Linux distribution.

Also see http://www.redhat.com/software/rhn/ (the Red Hat Network) for more information on system updates and kernel information.

SuSE Linux

http://www.novell.com/linux/suse/index.html

A Novell business, this site is the home for the SuSE Linux distribution.

Also see http://support.novell.com/filefinder/ for more information on system updates and kernel information.

Fedora Project

http://fedora.redhat.com/

Home to the Fedora Project Linux distribution.

The Fedora Project is a Red-Hat-sponsored and community-supported open source project. It is not a supported product of Red Hat, Inc.

Mandrake Linux

http://www.mandrakesoft.com/

Home to the Mandrake Linux distribution.

Their current slogan is "A Linux for everyone".