DB2 11 for Z/Os Database Administration ― Certification Study Guide

Written primarily for database administrators who work on z/OS and who are taking the IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Database Administration certification exam (Exam 312), this resource also appeals to those who simply want to master the skills needed to be an effective database administrator of z/OS mainframes. The 312 exam (DB2 11 for z/OS Database Administration) is a core requirement for becoming an IBM Certified Solutions Expert for DB2 11 for z/OS Database Administration. This Review Guide is designed to provide those seeking certification with an intense overview of DB2 11 for z/OS and all topics covered on the exam. Sample questions are provided at the end of each chapter, along with answers and explanations.

Susan Lawson is an internationally recognized consultant and lecturer with a background in system and database administration. She currently works with several large clients to help develop, implement, and tune some of the world’s largest and most complex DB2 databases and applications. She also performs performance and availability audits for many clients to help reduce costs through proper performance tuning and to help ensure availability. Susan’s other activities include authoring articles and white papers, presenting at user group meetings, and teaching a variety of DB2 courses. She is an IBM GOLD Consultant for DB2 and z and an IBM Champion. Susan is the author of IBM DB2 for z/OS V7 DBA Certification Guide, IBM DB2 for z/OS V8 DBA Certification Guide, and IBM DB2 for z/OS V7 Application Programming Certification Guide. She is also the coauthor of several DB2 books, including IBM DB2 10 for z/OS DBA Certification Guide, IBM DB2 9 for z/OS DBA Certification Guide, DB2 High Performance Design and Tuning, and DB2 Answers. She is also a Subject Matter Expert for the IBM Certification exams for DB2 z/OS Database Administration, System Administration and Fundamentals, assisting with writing and verifying questions for the exams.