DB2 11 for z/OS features the ability to expand the RBA and LRSN from 6 to 10 bytes.  This feature is one of the biggest reasons that shops are migrating to DB2 11.  This presentation will outline some of the challenges and get you ready to take on this migration soon after you reach DB2 11 New Function Mode.

Speaker:

David Simpson is currently the Vice President of Themis Inc. He teaches courses on SQL, Application Programming, Database Administration as well as optimization, performance and tuning. He also installs and maintains the database systems used for training at Themis and works with our network of instructors to deliver high quality training solutions to our customers worldwide.

Since 1993 David has worked as a developer and DBA in support of very large transactional and business intelligence systems.  David is a certified DB2 DBA on both z/OS and LUW. David was voted Best User Speaker and Best Overall Speaker at IDUG North America 2006. He was also voted Best User Speaker at IDUG Europe 2006 and is a member of the IDUG Speakers Hall of Fame.