Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development Curriculum CBT Training CDs

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Summary: Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application
Review: Course Overview
The Complete IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development Curriculum includes the courses needed to prepare for IBM Certified Solutions Expert certification exams 509 and 511. Students will learn fundamental DB2 v6.1 skills and knowledge, such as creating and modifying database objects, creating indexes and views, managing basic database operations, and the basics of SQL. Students will also learn how to apply this knowledge to developing DB2-based applications, including using application objects such as schemas, user-defined types and functions, and stored procedures, as well as using embedded and dynamic SQL within an application. This curriculum consists of 2 courses: Course 13431 IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Fundamentals Course 13433 IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development Certification: This curriculum will help candidates prepare for the ILT exams DB2 UDB Fundamentals, Programming Fundamentals and DB2 UDB Advanced Programming.

Learn To
See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and scope.

Audience
These courses are intended for application developers. Students should have a fundamental understanding of relational database technology, including concepts of databases, tables, rows/columns, data types, etc., prior to taking this course. Limited exposure to SQL is also assumed. Application Development students must also have solid programming skills using C, C++, Java, or equivalent programming language. When coupled with appropriate on-the-job experience, these courses will help prepare students for the IBM Certified Solutions Expert Certification Application Development exam 511.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Per Course
CEU credits: 1.40 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
12 to 16 hours

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Fundamentals
Course Overview
This course will provide both database administrators and application developers with the broad foundation skills and knowledge needed to be successful with IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 in a UNIX, Windows, or OS/2 environment. This course will teach students the basic concepts of DB2 UDB V6.1, creating and accessing database objects, basic Structured Query Language (SQL), and managing databases.

Learn To
# Identify DB2 UDB product editions, their installation and verification, user interfaces, and security features.
# Create and access DB2 database objects, ensure data validation and integrity, and create views and indexes.
# Master basic Structure Query Language (SQL).
# Manage database operations.


Audience
This course is intended for database administrators and application developers. Students should have a fundamental understanding of relational database technology, including concepts of databases, tables, rows/columns, data types, etc., prior to taking this course. Limited exposure to SQL is also assumed. When coupled with appropriate on-the-job experience, this course will help prepare students for the IBM Certified Solutions Expert Certification exam 509.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Introduction to DB2 Universal Database V6.1 1 - 2 hours
# Match the product editions of DB2 UDB with their characteristics.
# Identify the satellite administration functions of the Satellite Administration Center.
# Match the DB2 UDB clients with their functions.
# Match the communication protocols that DB2 supports with their associated platform environments.
# Identify which DB2 Connect product to use given a specific scenario.
# Match the DB2 UDB products with their functions.
# Install a DB2 UDB server given system specifications.
# Identify tasks performed to verify a DB2 installation using First Steps.
# Install a DB2 client given a scenario.
# Sequence the steps of a distributed installation for DB2 clients.
# Match the database directories with their descriptions.
# Catalog a node and a database using the CATALOG command.
# Identify the functions of the DB2 Administration Server instance.
# Match the DB2 command interfaces with their characteristics.
# Identify the tasks performed using the Control Center.
# Match security levels with their definitions.
# Sequence the steps in the authentication process a user follows when accessing a DB2 instance.
# Identify the characteristics of DB2 authorization levels.
# Provide a user with privileges on database objects using Data Control Language (DCL).


Unit 2: Creating and Accessing Database Objects 1 - 2 hours
# Match the data placement objects with their definitions.
# Select the type of table space needed given a scenario.
# Create a database and table space given a set of parameters.
# Match data elements with their data types.
# Identify column definitions that allow the insertion of null values.
# Create a table based on a set of instructions.
# Locate information in system catalogs by viewing a system catalog table.
# Create a view with specific characteristics.
# Create an index with specific characteristics.
# Identify the effects of table check constraints given a CREATE table statement.
# Identify characteristics of a trigger.
# Analyze data modification instructions to determine whether DB2 applies referential constraints given referential constraint definitions.


Unit 3: Basic Structured Query Language Usage 2 hours
# Display data using a SELECT statement.
# Specify rows to be retrieved from a table given certain requirements.
# Apply DB2 functions to groups within a table for a given scenario.
# Retrieve data from multiple tables given a scenario.
# Enter data into a table using an INSERT statement.
# Modify data in a table using an UPDATE statement.
# Remove data from a table using a DELETE statement.
# Identify considerations in embedding SQL in applications for DB2.
# Sequence the steps to prepare to run an application program.


Unit 4: Managing Databases 2 hours
# Identify the effect of COMMIT and ROLLBACK processing given a scenario.
# Identify the objects on which locks can be obtained.
# Match row lock modes with their characteristics.
# Identify ways that DB2 resolves lock contention.
# Match isolation levels with their properties.
# Transfer data between databases using data movement utilities.
# Match maintenance utilities with their functions.

IBM DB2 Universal Database V6.1 Application Development
Course Overview
This course will provide application developers with the specific skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) V6.1 application development environment for UNIX, Windows or OS/2 platforms. This course will teach students about SQL application development, application development objects, embedded SQL programming, and dynamic SQL programming.

Learn To
# Use SQL functions in DB2 Applications.
# Use different application objects in DB2, such as schema, user-defined types, user-defined functions, and stored procedures.
# Use SQL within an application.
# Use dynamic SQL within an application.


Audience
This course is intended for application developers. Students should have a fundamental understanding of relational database technology, including concepts of databases, tables, rows/columns, data types, etc., prior to taking this course. Limited exposure to SQL is also assumed. Application Development students must also have solid programming skills using C, C++, Java, or equivalent programming language. In addition, participants should have taken the first part in this series, IBM DB2 UDB V6.1 Fundamentals (course13431) prior to taking this course. When coupled with appropriate on-the-job experience, this course will help prepare students for the IBM Certified Solutions Expert Certification Application Development exam 511.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: SQL Application Development 1 - 2 hours
# Combine data from two or more tables using a join.
# Combine two queries into a single result table using set operations.
# Retrieve data in a restricted condition using a subquery.
# Retrieve data with referenced values using a correlated subquery.
# Retrieve data using scalar functions.
# Retrieve summarized data for groups using grouping functions.
# Create different levels of aggregation data using GROUPING SETS operations.
# Identify characteristics of STAR schemas for table design and index design.
# Code combined SQL statements using compound SQL.
# Create a local temporary table that can be referenced in an SQL statement using a common table expression.
# Retrieve data with logical conditions using a CASE expression in a given scenario.


Unit 2: Application Development Objects 1 - 2 hours
# Identify valid DB2 object names.
# Control a schema using a SET SCHEMA statement.
# Identify valid User-Defined Type (UDT) comparisons.
# Identify the User-Defined Function (UDF) type and its function.
# Register stored procedures using a CREATE PROCEDURE statement.


Unit 3: Embedded SQL Programming 2 hours
# Identify the general tasks of an application containing embedded SQL statements.
# Declare the host variables that correspond to specific columns in a table.
# Code a statement that uses host variables in queries using an embedded SELECT.
# Code a statement that uses host variables to change data within a specific application.
# Analyze the content of host variables to determine whether a column contains null values.
# Identify situations in which to use cursors in an application that contains embedded SQL.
# Code a statement that uses a specific type of cursor to manipulate data using embedded SQL.
# Code a positioned update using embedded SQL.
# Match SQLCA elements with the error-handling information they contain.
# Identify the transaction that produces a specific effect on a database.
# Identify the characteristics of type 1 and type 2 connections to a database.
# Identify which isolation level is necessary to ensure a specific degree of data integrity.
# Identify the input and output of a PREP statement using deferred binding.
# Perform the steps to precompile and bind an application using specific parameters.
# Identify the privileges necessary to develop an application using embedded static SQL.
# Match the type of application development information with its system catalog name.
# Obtain configuration information using the correct tool.
# Analyze an SQL statement using EXPLAIN and VISUAL EXPLAIN.


Unit 4: Dynamic SQL Programming 2 hours
# Identify the characteristics of dynamic embedded SQL.
# Match the SQLDA data structure elements with the information they contain.
# Code statements using SQL keywords specific to dynamic SQL applications.
# Code a dynamic SQL statement using parameter markers.
# Identify when to use various application interfaces.
# Identify the functionality of DB2 APIs.
# Code CLI functions in an application.
# Identify the tasks necessary to code JDBC applications and applets.