News, views, and items of interest on IBM's Db2 database management system and mainframes.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Mullins 5‑Step Performance Diagnosis Framework
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In the complex ecosystem of enterprise mainframes and hybrid cloud environments, performance tuning often feels like chasing ghosts in the m...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A SQL review workflow
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It is important to review SQL statements during testing... certainly before they get to production! A good SQL review workflow shouldn’t fee...
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
A High-Level Guide for Db2 Database Health Checks
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Here’s a practical, field-tested 10-point Db2 database health check you can use to quickly assess the state of your environment and identi...
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Quiet Erosion of Db2 for z/OS Expertise
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There’s a shift happening in Db2 for z/OS environments that isn’t getting nearly enough attention. It’s not a new feature. It’s not a new re...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Silent Performance Killers in Db2 for z/OS: What You’re Probably Not Monitoring
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If you’ve been working with Db2 for z/OS long enough, you’ve likely experienced this scenario. Everything looks fine. CPU is within expect...
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