IBM DB2 - Basics

Learn to master IBM DB2 database management with this comprehensive course! This training covers everything from initial setup to core database operations, empowering you to build and manage robust data solutions.

First, we'll lay the groundwork by exploring the fundamentals of relational databases, ensuring you understand the core concepts before diving into practical application. You'll then learn how to install IBM DB2 on Windows and install IBM Data Studio, the powerful tool for database administration.

Gain hands-on experience creating a database using Data Studio, with detailed explanations of key database components. Understand the roles of Schema, Tables, Stored Procedures, and Functions in a relational database.

This course provides a deep dive into essential database operations within IBM DB2:

• Create Table: Learn to define and structure your database tables.
• Insert Data: Master techniques for adding new data to your tables.
• Update Data: Efficiently modify existing data within your database.
• Retrieve Data: Extract the information you need using powerful SQL queries.
• Delete Data: Safely remove unwanted data from your tables.

You'll also discover how to create and call stored procedures using various templates, streamlining complex database tasks. We'll explore both pre-defined and user-defined functions, with practical examples to illustrate their use.

Understand and utilize important SQL clauses:

• Order By: Sort your data for easy analysis.
• Group By: Aggregate data to gain valuable insights.
• Having: Filter aggregated results.

Get an overview of database drivers and learn how to create a Data Source Name (DSN) using the ODBC driver, enabling seamless application connectivity.

Finally, grasp the concepts of primary keys and foreign keys and implement them using simple, practical examples. You'll execute all SQL statements within an SQL editor, solidifying your understanding of database interaction. This course equips you with the skills to effectively manage and manipulate data using IBM DB2.