Think DB2 is only about databases ? Well it is. And a whole heap more too. The division that looks after the DB2 database is actually referred to as “DB2 Information Management Software” - it’s far more than just about a database, there are a veritable plethora of offerings (which I admit I don’t really understand - not my area !).

Jeff Jones from IBM has published a nice overview of DB2 and the Information Management product families on developerWorks …

The Big Picture: IBM DB2 Information Management Software and DB2 Universal Database

If you are new to IBM DB2 information management software, this brief history of DB2 contains the information you need to get on board fast, including a historical perspective, technology overview, the role of DB2 software in e-business on demand, and many references to help you get started.

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