The release of DB2 9.7 for Linux, Unix and Windows is creating quite a stir in the industry. CNET said that "IBM puts Oracle to the Sword." ZDnet commented that "IBM's latest DB2 woos Oracle customers." Industry analyst Merv Adrian said, "This is a BIG deal." Beta participants claim that "this is a paradigm shift" and "simply amazing."
IDUG is pleased to host this unique 60-minute webcast on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00pm Eastern. In this free event, you'll discover the new features of DB2 9.7 that will save you time, improve performance and lower your management costs. You'll be the first to know about the new technology your peers will be buzzing about by hearing it directly from the source.
Join renowned DB2 evangelist and respected author Chris Eaton as he explains what the DB2 9.7 buzz is all about. Along with live Q&A, Chris will discuss DB2 9.7's new features for:
1. increasing performance, reliability and ease of use
2. lowering management costs
3. enhancing workload management
4. compatibility with Oracle Database SQL, PL/SQL, data types, scripting and more
In addition, IDUG President Michael McBride will discuss how this webcast is just one example of the many technical DB2 resources offered through IDUG's worldwide DB2 community.
IDUG membership and these benefits can be accessed with free membership sign-up on www.IDUG.org.
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