In "DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Upgrade Certification Study Guide", Roger E.Sanders - one of the world"s leading DB2 authors and an active participant in the development of IBM"s DB2 certification exams - covers everything a reader needs to know to pass the short - but notoriously challenging - DB2 9 for LUW DBA Certification Upgrade exam (Exam 736). This specialized study guide steps you through all of the topics that are covered on the exam, including server management, data placement, XML concepts, activity analysis, high availability, database security, and much more. Everything new to DB2 9 that you will need to know in order to successfully pass the exam is covered in this book. Taking and passing the DB2 9 for LUW DBA Certification Upgrade exam (Exam 736) provides validation that you have mastered DB2 9. Passing this exam also earns you the IBM Certified Database Administrator or Advanced Database Administrator certification. ...