November 4, 2008
Volume 9, Issue 22
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. From the blogs
* DB2 and Informix writers snag top honors at Information On Demand conference
* DB2 certification challenge: Querying the system catalog and presenting Explain information meaningfully
2. IBM news
* Software and service announcements from Information On Demand 2008
3. Online only
* XML, Security, Semantics, and Enterprise 2.0
4. Tech term of the day
* Are you familiar with the migratory patterns of a "nerd bird"?
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1. From the blogs
* DB2 and Informix writers snag top honors at Information On Demand conference
Find out which of your favorite writers and bloggers earned Data Champion titles for their work.
—Read more about the IBM Data Champions.
—Nominate a worthy candidate for champion status.
* DB2 certification challenge: Querying the system catalog and presenting Explain information meaningfully
Test your understanding of how to use SELECT statements against the SYSCAT table and which utility best presents Explain information.
2. IBM news
* Software and service announcements from Information On Demand 2008
Get the latest news and announcements from the 7,000-member "information obsession disorder" support group that met in Las Vegas last week.
3. Online only
* XML, Security, Semantics, and Enterprise 2.0
Industry consultant Ken North interviews Dr. Amjad Umar about the future of enterprise systems.
4. Tech term of the day
* Are you familiar with the migratory patterns of a "nerd bird"?
Fans of the TV series Chuck know all about the Nerd Herd. But how many have caught sight of a "nerd bird?" Chances are better for those in certain regions of the country.
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