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The DB2Night Show™ is hosted by Scott Hayes and has the simple mission of building a fun, interactive community around DB2 LUW and DB2 z/OS. Each episode includes fun stuff, education, tips, and special guests ranging from industry experts to "Joe the DBA".

Note: The content of this blog is the opinion and thoughts of the blogger and does not necessarily represent the opinions of IDUG.

Recent Articles

  • The DB2Night Show #256: Machine Learning Optimizer Feature in Db2

    5 months ago
    Presented by: Calisto Zuzarte STSM, IBM Toronto Lab "The DB2Night Show #256: Machine Learning Optimizer Feature in Db2" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Calisto presented the capabilities of the machine learning optimizer. Watch the replay...

  • DB2Night Show #Z138: Db2 User Experience Transformation Strategy

    5 months ago
    Presented by Sowmya Kameswaran, Technical Lead, IBM SVL "The DB2Night Show #Z138: Db2 User Experience Transformation Strategy" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Somwya Gave a follow-on to past app dev presentations. Watch the replay...

  • Db2Night Show #Z137: Db2 Java Performance Best Practices Version X

    6 months ago
    Presented by: Dave Beulke, IBM Gold Consultant and Lifetime IBM Champion "The Db2Night Show Z137: Java Performance Best Practices Version X" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Dave provided how to achieve blazing-fast Db2 and Java performance with these proven best practices. Watch...

  • The DB2Night Show #255: Db2 Always-On Architecture

    7 months ago
    Presented by: Dale McInnis IBM Toronto Lab "The DB2Night Show #255: Db2 Always-On Architecture" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Dale presented various high availability options and scenarios. Watch the replay...

  • The DB2Night Show #254: Db2 UDFs: Beyond the Basics

    7 months ago
    Presented by Philip Nelson, Lloyds Bank/ ScotDB "The DB2Night Show #254: Db2 UDFs: Beyond the Basics" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Phil gave a detailed presentation going beyond creating simple UDFs to look at more complex use cases and capabilities. Watch the replay... ...

  • DB2Night Show #Z135: Use Profiles for Db2 Application Co

    8 months ago
    Presented by: Maryela Weihrauch, Distinguished Engineer, IBM SVL "The DB2Night Show Z135: Use Profiles to Monitor and Control Db2 Application Context" Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!Maryela presented Db2 13 features for controlling application context. Watch the replay......

  • The DB2Night Show #253: Explain Essentials for Query Optimization

    9 months ago
    Presented by: John Hornibrook STSM, IBM Toronto Lab "The DB2Night Show #253: Explain Essentials for Query Optimization" Replays available in WMV and M4V formats! 100% of our studio audience learned something!John presented the various types of Db2 explain functions and their various uses. Watch the replay...

  • The DB2Night Show Episode #Z134: An Audit a day keeps the lawyers at bay!

    9 months ago
    Presented by: Roy Boxwell Sr. DB2 Product Specialist Segus / Software Engineering An Audit a day keeps the lawyers at bay! 100% in our audience learned something! Roy presented the importance and considerations for auditing within Db2. Watch, learn and enjoy...

  • The DB2Night Show #252: SQL in Action: SQL Traps and Solutions

    9 months ago
    Presented by: Michael Tiefenbacher IBM Champion, IBM Gold Consultant, Principal Consultant, MIP GmbH SQL in Action: SQL Traps and Solutions 100% in our audience learned something! Michael discussed important considerations for writing SQL. To learn what's new, watch, learn and enjoy...

  • The DB2Night Show Episode #Z133: A Row's Life

    10 months ago
    Presented by: Marcus Davage Senior Product DeveloperDBA BMC Software A Row's Life 100% in our audience learned something! Marcus presented the internal representation of Db2 table rows throughout their life. Watch to learn and enjoy...