DB2 harnesses the power of the latest and most robust architecture of OS/2, Windows 95/98/NT and UNIX. This book is the definitive resource for both novice and more experienced end-users and programmers, and for those who want to maximize the potential of DB2. Whether used as a step-by-step guide or as a companion reference tool, this book covers the following subjects: DB2 client and server, database design, SQL, DB2 application development (Java, REXX, C, C++, and COBOL), distributed databases, and a complete reference for DB2 built-in functions and commands.