Objectives

This chapter provides an overview of the most common IBM DB2 UDB tools and how they can be used to connect to a DB2 server, if applicable. After reading this chapter, you should acquire an understanding on the following DB2 UDB tools:

  • Control Center

  • Health Center/Health Monitor

  • Replication Center

  • Satellite Administration Center

  • Command Center

  • Task Center

  • Journal Tool

  • License Center

  • Development Center

  • Configuration Assistant

  • Tools Settings

  • DB2 Web Tools

  • DB2 Recovery Expert

  • DB2 Performance Expert

  • DB2 High Performance Unload

  • DB2 Table Editor

  • DB2 Web Query Tool

  • Visual Explain

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