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IBM Rational Unified Process Reference and Certification Guide: Solution Designer (RUP)

Ahmad K. Shuja, Jochen Krebs

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The Only Official RUP® Certification Prep Guide and Compact RUP Reference

The IBM® Rational Unified Process® has become the de facto industry-standard process for large-scale enterprise software development. The IBM Certified Solution Designer - IBM Rational Unified Process V7.0 certification provides a powerful way for solutions developers to demonstrate their proficiency with RUP.

The first and only official RUP certification guide, this book fully reflects the latest versions of the Rational Unified Process and of the IBM RUP exam. Authored by two leading RUP implementers, it draws on extensive contributions and careful reviews by the IBM RUP process leader and RUP certification manager.

This book covers every facet of RUP usage. It has been carefully organized to help you prepare for your exam quickly and efficiently--and to provide a handy, compact reference you can rely on for years to come.

Coverage includes

• A full section on RUP exam preparation and a 52-question practice exam
• Core RUP concepts, the new RUP process architecture, and key principles of business-driven development
• RUP’s architecture-centric approach to iterative development: practical issues and scenarios
• Patterns for successful RUP project implementation–and “anti-patterns” to avoid
• The Unified Method Architecture (UMA): basic content and process elements
• RUP content disciplines, in depth: Business Modeling, Requirements, Analysis and Design, Implementation, Test, Deployment, Project Management, Change and Configuration Management, and Environment
• Essential RUP work products, roles, and tasks
• RUP phases, activities, and milestones
• RUP tailoring and tools for your organization--including introductions to IBM Rational Method Composer (RMC) and MyRUP

IBM® MQ Series® and Websphere MQ® Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations: Unofficial MQ Series® Certification Review

Terry Sanchez-Clark

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The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for Websphere MQ and IBM MQ Series careers! Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and Explanations IBM Websphere MQ (Formerly MQ Series) in many ways started the multiplatform messaging revolution, and has now become an indispensable skill set for Information Technology professionals. From beginners looking for information to prepare for an interview, to project managers looking to screen candidates - this book will help you understand what you need to know about MQ, and what you can safely ignore. The book starts by providing an overview of WebSphere MQ architecture, describing the brand of technologies - and then provides a comprehensive set of questions, answers, and explanations that will allow the reader to quickly understand the most important issues in IBM MQ. This book is for readers who must absolutely land their next job in MQ Series, and who want to improve their existing positions. Equity Press readers have a need for information they can use right now. Our series of IBM interview questions books is a direct answer to that need for instant information in the modern workplace. Our books are written by IBM practitioners and expert authors who have varied vast experiences in the world of information technology. If great careers begin with a good book, the best careers begin with Equity Press. Key topics include: Operation and Maintenance, Interaction with DB2, Security and Authentication, Tips & Tricks

IBM®AS400® RPG Interview Questions, Answers, and Explanations: Unofficial RPG IBM AS/400 Certification Review

Terry Clark

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The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for the IBM Professional! IBM® AS/400® in many ways started the SME IT revolution, and has now become an indispensable skill set for Information Technology professionals. From beginners looking for information to prepare for an interview, to project managers looking to screen candidates this book will help you understand what you need to know about AS/400, and what you can safely ignore. The book starts by providing an overview of the IBM AS400 platform and programming environments, describing the brand of technologies and then provides a comprehensive set of questions, answers, and explanations that will allow the reader to quickly understand the most important issues in IBM AS/400. This book is for readers who must absolutely land their next job in WebSphere, and who want to improve their existing positions. Equity Press readers have a need for information they can use right now. Our series of IBM interview questions books is a direct answer to that need for instant information in the modern workplace. Our books are written by IBM practitioners and expert authors who have varied vast experiences in the world of information technology. If great careers begin with a good book, the best careers begin with Equity Press.

Business Intelligence for the Enterprise (IBM DB2 Certification Guides)

Mike Biere

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The Business Intelligence space is one fraught with vendors, tools, and opinions of how best to implement BI solutions. This book addresses key areas of BI such as data structure and delivery, tools evaluation, and more. The subject areas are presented from the author's point of view and experiences. At the heart of the materials are points to ponder, food for thought, and significant errors to avoid. Business Intelligence is the conscious, methodical transformation of data from any and all data sources into new forms to provide information that is business driven and results oriented. It will often encompass a mixture of tools, databases, vendors in order to deliver an infrastructure that not only will deliver the initial solution, but it will incorporate the ability to change with the business and current marketplace. The purpose of investing in BI is to transform from an environment that is reactive to data to one that is proactive. A major goal of the solution will be to automate and integrate as many steps and functions as possible. Another goal is to provide data analytics that are as tool independent as possible.

DB2(R) for z/OS(R) Version 8 DBA Certification Guide (IBM Press Series--Information Management)

Susan Lawson

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*A practical guide to DB2 z/OS database administration that is 100 percent focused on running DB2 in z/OS environments*The only comprehensive preparation guide for the IBM Certified Database Administrator for DB2 Universal Database V8 z/OS certification*Covers database planning, design, implementation, operation, recovery, security, performance, installation, migration, and more*Sample test questions help you prepare for both IBM DB2 DBA Tests 700 and 702 IBM DB2 Universal Database Version 8 for z/OS offers enterprises unprecedented opportunities to integrate information, deliver it on demand, and manage it simply and cost-effectively. Now, one of the world's leading DB2 consultants presents the definitive guide to administering DB2 UDB V8 databases in z/OS environments. DB2 for z/OS Version 8 DBA Certification Guide also serves as a key tool for anyone preparing for IBM Certified Database Administrator for DB2 Universal Database V8 for z/OS certification.I BM Gold Consultant Susan Lawson presents hundreds of practical techniques, expert guidelines, and useful tips for every facet of DB2 UDB database administration, including database implementation, operation, recovery, security, auditing, performance, installation, migration, SQL, and more.Coverage includes *Understanding the DB2 product family, architecture, attachments, and the DB2 z/OS environment*Securing enterprise-class DB2 installations and applications*Using SQL to create and manage database objects, and manipulate and retrieve information*Mastering key DBA tasks, including loading, reorganizing, quiescing, repairing, and recovering data; recovering and rebuilding indexes; and gathering statistics*Implementing data sharing in Parallel Sysplex environments*Learning the fundamentals of DB2 application development from the DBA's perspective*Leveraging advanced DB2 functions, including stored procedures and other object-relational extensions*Optimizing DB2 applications and the DB2 engine for maximum performance Whether you are administering DB2 UDB V8 in z/OS environments, planning to do so, or preparing for DB2 UDB V8 DBA certification, DB2 for z/OS Version 8 DBA Certification Guide will be your single most valuable resource.

Advanced DBA Certification Guide and Reference for DB2(R) Universal Database v8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (IBM Press Series--Information Management)

Dwaine R. Snow, Thomas Xuan Phan

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Excellent book 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is the book I was waiting for long on DB2UDB. This not only covers topics for certifications but also good (very good) reference material for all UDB DBAs on LUW platform.

Absolutely the best DB2 book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I just found this book, and after reading it wish I had found this years ago. This is the most comprehensive book on DB2 that I have ever seen. This book has already saved me a lot of time. The performance chapter is great and helped me improve the performance of my DB2 server by over 30% in less than a week.

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This book contains practice exams, plus detailed answers and explanations, covering every concept and technique for the advanced DBA Certification. Topics covered will include: advanced administration, high availability backup and recovery, performance tuning and scalability, networking and security, how to manage a large number of users and connections and large amounts of data, authentication, and encryption. People will need to pass the Fundamentals and DBA exams before they can take the Advanced DBA. IBM estimates that a large percentage of those who take the regular DBA exam will go on to seek Advanced DBA certification since the information covered with the Advanced DBA material will greatly improve their skills.

IBM e(logo)server Certification Study Guide: pSeries AIX System Administration

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This redbook is designed as a study guide for professionals wishing to prepare for the certification exam to achieve: IBM Certified Specialist - pSeries AIX System Administration. The system administration certification validates a broad scope of AIX administration skills and the ability to perform general AIX software system maintenance.

This redbook helps AIX administrators seeking a comprehensive and task-oriented guide for developing the knowledge and skills required for the certification. It is designed to provide a combination of theory and practical experience needed for a general understanding of the subject matter. It also provides sample questions that will help in the evaluation of personal progress and provide familiarity with the types of questions that will be encountered in the exam.

This redbook does not replace practical experience you should have, but is an effective tool that, when combined with education activities and experience, should prove to be a very useful preparation guide for the exam. Due to the practical nature of the certification content, this publication can also be used as a desk-side reference. So, whether you are planning to take the pSeries AIX System Administration certification exam, or if you just want to validate your AIX system administration skills, this redbook is for you.

DB2(R) SQL Procedure Language for Linux, UNIX and Windows (IBM DB2 Certification Guide Series)

Paul Yip, Drew Bradstock, Hana Curtis, Michael Gao, Zamil Janmohamed, Clara Liu, Fraser McArthur

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Excellent book for developers/DBAs new to DB2 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you are a developer or DBA who is new to DB2, I would highly recommend this book to you. Both administration and development topics are covered, helpful best practices and tips are included, and illustrative examples are used.

The fundamental DB2 concepts and the different DB2 tools such as the Control Center are introduced in a very straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. This allows DB2-newbies to get fully up to speed on DB2 terminology and functionality, while serving as a gentle refresher for those who might have prior DB2 experience. The book achieves a good balance of topic selection and level of detail. More advance topics that are covered are explained in a manner that most novices would comprehend and in enough detail to be useful.

The prime focus of the book is on leveraging the ease-of-use and autonomic capabilities of DB2. If you are a developer not wanting to memorize database and/or SQL command syntax, you will particularly appreciate this book. The book shows how most common administrative tasks can be very easily performed using the GUI tools and Wizards provided with DB2. Ease of application development is demonstrated in both Java and Microsoft .net environments. An easy and intuitive introduction to DB2 SQLPL is also provided.

Overall, I think that if you are new to DB2, or need to learn the essential concepts/features needed to develop and/or administer DB2 quickly, you will be very pleased with this book. It is a perfect starting point for introducing the most important concepts, features, and tools. As you gain more experience and familiarity with the product, a more advanced book can be obtained.

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SQL Procedure Language (SQL PL) is used in DB2 to write database-stored procedures. Stored procedures are used to encapsulate business logic on the database and yield the following benefits: significantly improved application performance, increased application scalability, simplified application development, and reduced network traffic. This book will teach the reader how to set up the development environment and use all language elements of SQL PL through concrete examples and thorough discussions. Also included are expert tips and best practices for achieving optimal performance and code manageability. This book will be a valuable reference for SQL PL code syntax and troubleshooting. There are currently no books on the market that cover the DB2 SQL Procedure Language, although it is extensively used by IBM business partners and other software vendors.

DB2(R) Universal Database V8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Certification Guide (5th Edition) (Ibm Db2 Certification Guide Series)

George Baklarz, Bill Wong

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This is the one that the DBA wants 5 out of 5 stars.
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I boought and read a couple of other IBM press books looking for this one. If you are a DBA or a wanna be BDA then this is the book that you want to read. I found the writting smooth and usefull. I did read a paragraph that was lifted almost directly from the IBM db2 administration guide. I have not made use of the cd yet nor have I taken the certification test so I can not comment on the works usefullness in those two areas.

I recomend this book to the DBA or the developer. I would not recommend this book to the nontechnical reader.

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Straight from IBM, this is the only book to offer complete, start-to-finish coverage of DB2 Universal Database V8 administration and development for UNIX, Linux, Windows, and OS/2 exam. This definitive reference and self-study guide covers every aspect of deploying and managing DB2 Universal Database V8.1, including: database design for optimal performance, availability, and recoverability; day-to-day administration and backup; comparing, selecting, and using appropriate DB2 programming techniques; deploying networked and Internet-centered database applications; migrating to DB2 UDB from other databases or earlier versions of DB2; and much more. DB2 Version 8 represents one of the most feature-packed significant releases in DB2's history! With Version 8 key topics such as Performance Enhancements, Manageability Enhancements, etc are addressed.

DB2(R) Universal Database V8 Application Development Certification Guide (2nd Edition) (Ibm Press Series--Information Management)

David Martineau, Steve Sanyal, Kevin Gashyna, Michael Kyprianou

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@SUMMARY= IBM has just expanded its highly successful DB2 certification program to include a developer's exam -- and this is the first book to offer start-to-finish preparation! The book covers every DB2 Application Developer exam objective, and includes a complete sample exam. Start by reviewing the DB2 client/server environment, comparing the multiple programming interfaces available to DB2 application developers, and understanding when to choose each. Next, walk through the fundamentals of DB2 application development with Embedded SQL, ADO, CLI/ODBC, JDBC, SQLJ, and the Perl DBI. Learn how to create effective stored procedures, and when to use them. Discover how to use DB2 extenders to enhance your application's functionality, adding more effective search features, XML support, multimedia archive management, and more. DB2 Version 8 represents one of the most feature-packed significant releases in DB2's history! With Version 8 key topics such as Performance Enhancements, Manageability Enhancements, etc are addressed. The IBM Press DB2 series presents not only the new features in Version 8, but also gives technical details about the new features, tips and tricks, and detailed examples.