Db2 13 for z/OS has been available for some time now, and soon (December 2025) it will be the only version of Db2 supported by IBM. So, we a...

For decades, the IBM Z mainframe has been the backbone of mission-critical computing. Db2 for z/OS sits at the center of this story, reliabl...

It is vitally important to ensure that your Db2 databases and systems are running effectively and efficiently. And this requires the diligen...

Recently, I posted a series of blog entries on DevOps and Db2 DBA here on the Db2 Portal blog site. The posts dealt with the many issues and...

When DevOps is embraced by an organization it should mean that DBAs get aligned more closely with development and appli­cations than in the ...

Although  DevOps is widely accepted in the industry, it is not without some problems. The biggest problem, as I see it, is that many DevOps ...

Although implementing database schema changes is the most important component when incorporating database structures into your DevOps pipeli...

Traditionally, the DBA is the custodian of database changes. But the DBA typically is not the one requesting the change. Usually, a programm...

Understanding what is meant by DevOps and the many requisite pieces of the DevOps toolchain is just the first step in adopted DevOps. The ke...

Adopting a DevOps approach to application development is all about moving faster. Automating the multitude of processes required during soft...

Organizations of all types are being impacted by the transformation to the modern digital economy. This digital transformation, driv...

I'm a hip-hopping monster of the CRT, All the programmers here, they be envying me, I'm a DBA, a master of data, Work with Db2 and I...

Ensuring access to proper Db2 educational materials should be one of the first issues to be addressed after your organization decides to imp...

 Just a quick note to let everybody who is coming to Boston in July for IDUG know what I will be speaking about and when my presentations a...

Creating and managing test data for Db2 application development and testing requirements can be a significant challenge. To enable not only ...