Stinger the DB2 UDB from IBM

BANGALORE: The database can provide new functionality to assist and resolve challenges that users experience each day. For example, database administrators can reap benefits from the broadened autonomic (also known as self-managing) capabilities of the database that are designed to reduce time being spent on both routine as well as complex database maintenance tasks.

For application developers, DB2 UDB "Stinger" delivers deeper integration of DB2 tooling into the Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and IBM WebSphere Studio frameworks. This integration simplifies the development of DB2 applications allowing application developers to take advantage of the openness, performance and scalability of DB2, regardless of the back-end database or the chosen application architecture. DB2 UDB "Stinger" also will make it easier to distribute and install applications, benefiting ISVs and administrators engaged in distribution and installation of DB2 application.

Securing IT systems has become increasingly important for companies of all sizes. The enhancements in DB2 UDB "Stinger" can improve the way users can secure their DB2 environment.