The DB2Night Show #17: DB2 LUW Performance Updates, Berni Schiefer, IBM

In our 17th show, Berni Schiefer, IBM DE, Toronto Lab, shared with us the latest news on DB2 LUW Performance achievements and some best practices. DB2 is still winning TPC benchmarks! Berni's talk is peppered with assorted hints, tips, and best practices. What are his favorite DB2 9.7 features? Watch and learn...

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Episode 17, 2010 Apr 30, DB2 LUW Performance Updates and Tips with special guest Berni Schiefer, Distinguished Engineer, IBM Toronto

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