Understanding DB2: learning visually with Examples, Second Edition, is the easiest way to master the latest version of DB2 and apply their full strength to your business challenges. Written by four IBM DB2 experts, this book introduces key concepts with dozens of examples drawn from the author's experience working with DB2 in enterprise environments. With hundreds of well-designed review questions and answers, will also help professionals prepare for the IBM DB2 Certification Exams 730, 731, or 736. Coverage includes Choosing the correct version for your needs DB2 Installation and configuration of DB2 Understanding the DB2 environment, examples, and the database clients and servers with connectivityWorking Building Utilizing breakthrough pureXML database object?