Chapter 39. Components of a Total DB2 Solution

IN THIS CHAPTER

• DB2 Tools

• DB2 Tools Vendors

DB2, as delivered out of the box, is a relatively complete, full-function relational database management system. An organization can install DB2 as delivered, but it will soon realize that the functionality needed to adequately support large-scale DB2 development is not provided by DB2 alone.

The administration and maintenance of DB2 applications is time-consuming if you use the standard features of the DB2 database management system as supplied by IBM. And, as of DB2 V7, you might have DB2 installed but no utilities for loading, copying, or reorganizing your databases because these tools are no longer supplied with DB2 free-of-charge. Fortunately, a host of tools is available from both IBM and independent third-party vendors that enhance the functionality of DB2. These tools reduce the amount of time, effort, and human error involved in implementing and maintaining a DB2 environment.