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Chapter 3, for example. As everyone who has ever installed DB2 knows, there are many variables that can affect the outcome of the process, and each platform will be slightly different. The same is true when installing FixPaks. Chapter 3 is devoted exclusively to the installation process, and provides many graphs and examples, as well as practical troubleshooting tips for common errors, all in a format that is very easy to follow. Each chapter is presented in this same straightforward manner, but I think my personal favorite is Chapter 14, The DB2 Process Model. During problem determination, the DBA may encounter an impressive array of running processes, and sometimes may enter the dreaded

kill -9 command against some of them in an effort to resolve the problem. This is often the worst thing to do. Chapter 14 explains the DB2 processes and the interaction between them, as well as how they are affected by DB2 settings, so the DBA can understand what's running and why.

This book is an excellent reference and is a compilation of exactly the kind of information that DBAs need to have at their fingertips. The authors have drawn on their collective experience in the DB2 development lab and with many DB2 customers to produce this book. It has earned a place on the must-read list of every DB2 professional.

Sandy Smith

President, International DB2 Users Group (IDUG)

Director of Data Management, Hewitt Associates