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IBM DB2 Web Query for i

Easy to use, powerful database queries for DB2 on IBM i

   
 
OverviewGetting startedAdvantagesFeatures & benefits

There are multiple resources available to help you get started with IBM® DB2® Web Query for i5/OS™

Getting Started: Installation
  • Review the Informational APAR II14318 for V1R1M0 or Informational APAR II14375 for V1R1M1 to understand the prerequisites for installation of the product. Note that the prerequisites are slightly different than the Read Me that was sent with your install media.
  • Refer to the appropriate install instructions as follows:
  • Apply the latest DB2 Web Query PTFs. The latest PTFs are listed in the Informational APAR II14318 or II14375 noted above.
Getting Started: Learning the product

New Redbook Getting started with DB2 Web Query for i

This IBM Redbooks publication shortens the learning curve and gets you using DB2 Web Query productively in a short amount of time through an extensive set of self explanatory tutorials.

IBM Lab Services offers Getting Started with DB2 Web Query for i

The service offering will help you get started with developing and running reports using DB2 Web Query. IBM experts will help you install the software, create and import meta data, help you import query/400 definitions and assist you in building reports using report and/or graphing assistant components.
Classroom Education

DB2 Web Query for i

Advanced DB2 Web Query

DB2 for i Performance Tuning & Monitoring

Classroom Education Ending For information on DB2 Web Query e-Learning opportunities, see:

IBM System i homepage

Information Builders training page for DB2 Web Query for i

Getting Started: Documentation & Questions

In addition to the Redbook mentioned above, the following are also available:

DB2 Web Query product documentation

Frequently Asked Questions (141 KB)

Join the forum for DB2 Web Query at iSociety.


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New Run Time User Enablement Feature for DB2 Web Query NEW

View DB2 Web Query Demonstration

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