Use Virtual Devices to experience DB210.1

IBM virtual devices allow you to easily experience the powerful features of IBM software, such as DB2forLinux, UNIX, and andWindows without having to go through the operating system or the setup process of IBM software. We pre-install the operating system for virtual devices. In addition, they deeply integrate IBM software into the vmwarevm.

IBM virtual devices allow you to easily experience the powerful features of IBM software, such as DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, without having to go through the operating system or the setup process of IBM software. We pre-install the operating system for virtual devices. In addition, they deeply integrate IBM software into VMware virtual machines.

IBM DB2 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows introduces some new features and enhancements to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve the reliability and performance that are critical to the business. Among the multiple available versions (from free Express-C to top-level Advanced Enterprise Edition), there is always a DB2 product suitable for each business.

Overview of new functions

One feature introduced in DB2 10 to reduce total cost of ownership is multi-temperature data management. Multi-temperature storage allows you to specify a fast (more expensive) storage option for "hot" data and a slower (cheaper) storage option for "cold" data. In addition to this new feature in DB2 10, the existing features are also greatly enhanced. For example, adaptive compression improves the compression ratio and supports storing more data in the memory, thus improving performance.

DB2 10 introduces a number of new features and enhancements to ease the burden on developers. For example, enhanced SQL compatibility means that applications written for competitive systems can run on DB2 with minimal changes. Other enhancements include DB2 Graph Store for Rapid Application Development, row and column access control for fine-grained table access control, and temporal functions with standardized SQL syntax.

To ensure data reliability, DB2 10 also includes enhancements to DB2 pureScale, DB2 Workload Management, and HADR.

DB2 Virtual Device Overview

What is it and why should I use it?

A virtual device is a pre-configured virtual environment that minimizes the work required for normal operation. You do not need to install the operating system, install software, and execute software configurations in this environment. It is pre-configured and can be used at any time. IBM DB2 Enterprise 10.1 Trial Virtual Appliance can run locally on the host computer Through VMware Workstation/Player, or remotely in a VMware vSphere environment. After you start the device for the first time, you will need to provide a secure password for the operating system and DB2 users, and you can also configure the network and time zone. IBM DB2 Trial Virtual Appliance includes DB2 Enterprise 10.1 and can be used with a variety of development and teaching tools to perform the following operations.

• Reduces application installation, configuration, and integration tasks.
• Test the new features in DB2 10.1 using the included and demonstrated features.
• Develop new applications.
• Create a DB2 demo and presentation.
• Develop and test DB2 applications.
• Develop and deploy solutions.

Deploying IBM DB2 Virtual Appliance will start an SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 instance, which is configured using DB2 Enterprise 10.1. Table 1 provides an overview of software components installed on virtual devices, as well as the driver versions of applications that are being deployed.

Table 1. Virtual Device Software Components

	Version	Remarks
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server	11 SP2	The enterprise-level Linux server operating system provided by SUSE.
DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 10.1	GA	The DB2 Enterprise 10.1 Trial License will expire 90 days after the first virtual image is started.
Technology Explorer for IBM DB2	4.2	The lightweight and Web-based DB2 console provides demos and tutorials to help you understand new features in DB2 10.1.
Workload Multiuser Driver	1.2.3080	Allows multiple users to run predefined or custom workloads on a DB2 database and control it through Technology Explorer for IBM DB2. Many settings (such as the number of active connections to the database) can be dynamically increased.
IBM Data Studio	3.1.1	It provides an integrated and modular environment for DB2 database development and management.

Starting IBM DB2 Virtual Appliance involves you starting to explore all the components required by DB2 10.1.