Special guest: Julian Stuhler, Triton Consulting, UK

All roads lead to Rome, very true for using DB2 in Java!

In episode #Z08, our special guest Julian Stuhler (IBM Gold Consultant, IBM Champion and former IDUG president) gives an excellent overview of the many ways you can exploit DB2 using the Java programming language; varying from simple JDBC to PureQuery. But he also discusses the impedance mismatch between Java and Relational Databases and the new features in DB2 9 and DB2 10 which Java can benefit from. Are you into Java then this DB2Night Show is a must!

Special guest Susan Lawson, IBM DB2 GOLD Consultant, YL&A

What new tablespaces and options are available for DB2 z/OS V10?

In episode #Z06, special guest Susan Lawson, an IBM DB2 Gold Consultant and Owner Yevich Lawson & Associates, shared with us information about new tablespaces in DB2 z/OS V10, options, considerations, and some best practices. Remarkably, Susan offered all this free education from her hotel room in Croatia that overlooked the beach! What a sacrifice! 99% of our studio audience learned something! What did you miss? Watch the replay and find out!

Special guest John Campbell, Distinguished Engineer, IBM DB2 SVL Lab

How much storage does DB2 10 need? How CPU gain should I expect in DB2 10 CM? What if I move to DB2 10 but don't rebind?

In episode #Z05, special guest John Campbell, a distinguished Engineer of the IBM SVL Lab, is telling us all about DB2 10 for z/OS Planning & Very Early Experiences. John has worked with many of the DB2 users who have moved moved to DB2 10 already. He is probably the most aware person about DB2 migration benefits and problems. Watch episode #Z05 and get some free education on DB2 10 migration and what to expect from the new release based on user experiences.

Special guest Terry Purcell, Senior Technical Staff Member SVL

Want to know all about the DB2 10 optimizer improvements? Is the DB2 community using Hints?

In episode #Z04, special guest Terry Purcell, a Senior Technical Staff Member of the IBM SVL Lab, is telling us all about the optimizer improvements in DB2 10. Terry is a great presenter and, as always, his sessions are packed with a lot if great technical information. Watch episode #Z04 and get some free education on DB2 10 optimizer improvements.

Special guest Cristian Molaro, IBM DB2 GOLD Consultant

More or less CPU? More or less Storage? What does DB2 10 have for us in mind?

In episode #Z03, special guest Cristian Molaro, IBM DB2 GOLD Consultant and co-author of the new DB2 10 Performance Redbook, is sharing with us his vision on DB2 10 performance. If you want to prepare yourself for DB2 10 then this presentation is a must-see!

Watch episode #Z03 and get some free education on DB2 10 Performance.

Special guest Jeff Josten, IBM Distinguished Engineer

Que Sera Sera... the future is not ours to see... well read on!

In episode #Z02, special guest Jeff Josten, IBM Distinguished Engineer, is telling us about DB2 version 10 AND... version XI. While Roger Miller gave us a complete overview of the past, Jeff brings us back to here and now. After explaining all about DB2 10 in detail he also tells us what to expect in the next release of DB2 ("codename" XI).

Watch the replay of Episode #Z02 and learn why you should migrate to DB2 10 and what DB2 has in store for us!

Special guest Roger Miller, IBM DB2 Evangelist

Do you know the history of DB2? Can you remember the people from the lab?

In episode #Z01, special guest Roger Miller, IBM DB2 Evangelist, guides us through the history of DB2 for z/OS. This episode is special not only because it is the first in a new series of DB2Night Shows for z/OS, but also because Roger Miller will retire in a few weeks and this show is his last performance on the internet before his retirement. This show is a tribute to all the great people who shaped DB2 and a complete overview of the releases up to version 10.

Watch the replay of Episode #Z01 and learn the complete history of DB2 for z/OS...