IBM Db2 is a family of relational database management systems (RDBMS) developed by IBM. It is designed to efficiently store, manage, and analyze structured and unstructured data across multiple environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. Db2 supports SQL for querying and managing data and provides high performance, scalability, and security for enterprise-grade applications.
Runs on a wide range of platforms, including Linux, UNIX, Windows, and IBM z/OS for mainframes.
Offers built-in AI and machine learning capabilities for advanced data analysis.
Supports deployment across on-premises and cloud environments, integrating seamlessly with IBM Cloud and other cloud services.
Provides features like Db2 pureScale and HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery) for fault tolerance and scalability.
Includes advanced compression, in-memory technology, and workload management for optimized performance.
Offers robust security features such as encryption, authentication, and access controls to protect sensitive data.
Handles OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) workloads efficiently.
Works well with other IBM tools, such as IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM InfoSphere, for end-to-end data management and analytics.