IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Performance...

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IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Performance Tu ning and Monitoring Workshop

Duración: 4 Días Código del Curso: CL412G

Temario:

This course enables you to learn how to tune for optimum performance the IBM DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows relational databasemanagement system and associated applications written for this environment. You will also learn about DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows ina single partition database environment. Explore performance issues affecting the design of the database and applications using the database,the major database performance parameters, and the different tools that assist in performance monitoring and tuning.In this course, you will also use tools that are common across the Linux, UNIX, and Windows environments. During labs running on DB2 9.7,you will enhance your ability to use monitoring tools, explain tools and DB2 utilities like RUNSTATS, REORG and db2batch to tune a databaserunning on your local LINUX workstation.

Dirigido a:

This is an advanced course for database designers, database administrators, and application developers working with DB2 for Linux, UNIX,and Windows who are concerned about performance.This course is appropriate for students using DB2 in a z/Linux environment.

Objetivos:

Define the impact of database design (tables, indexes, and dataplacement) on database performance

Tune parameters to achieve optimum performance

Describe database application programming considerations andhow they affect performance Identify and use the tools that assist in monitoring and tuning of a

database

Identify and describe the parameters (database andnon-database) that affect performance

Prerequisitos:

You should complete:

DB2 9 Database Administration Workshop for Linux, UNIX, andWindows (CL2X2) orDB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Quickstart for ExperiencedRelational DBAs (CL482)or have equivalent experience


Contenido:

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Explain mode registers to capture the sheapthres and sheapthres_shrinformation of interest Explain how DB2 can automaticallyDifferentiate between the different methods increase or decrease database memoryof viewing Explain information for multiple DB2 databases running onThe DB2 Optimizer the same serverChoose the appropriate optimization class Application Performance ConsiderationsDescribe the catalog statistics and database Describe the performance advantages ofconfiguration options impact on access plan using stored proceduresselection Design applications to maximize recordImplement a statistical view to provide better blocking, minimize sort operations andcardinality estimates for complex queries minimize lock contentionEnable the statement concentrator using the Monitor application performance and lockSTMT_CONC database manager waits using GET SNAPSHOT commandsconfiguration parameter to reduce SQL and SQL queriescompilation overhead for dynamic SQL Set the DB2 registry variablesstatements DB2_EVALUNCOMMITTED,Utilize the db2look utility to extract catalog DB2_SKIPINSERTED andstatistics from existing tables to mimic an DB2_SKIPDELETED to reduce lockexisting database environment contention based on applicationCreate an optimizer profile requirementsUsing Indexes for Performance Utilize the currently committed form ofDescribe the Block Indexing capability for locking to reduce lock contentionMDC tables between read-only and updateMonitor index usage using the applicationsMON_GET_INDEX function and db2pd Using Explain Toolscommands Describe the advantages of usingExplain how multiple indexes can be db2exfmtcombined using Index ORing and Dynamic Create special tables used by VisualBitmap Index ANDing Explain and db2exfmtUse the Design Advisor to predict Identify how to set the Explain snapshotperformance gains from adding new indexes and Explain mode registers to captureComplex SQL Performance the information of interestDescribe the differences between Nested Differentiate between the differentLoop, Merge Scan and Hash Joins methods of viewing Explain informationPlan the implementation of Refresh The DB2 OptimizerImmediate or Refresh Deferred Materialized Choose the appropriate optimizationQuery Tables to improve query performance classUtilize the Design Advisor to analyze SQL Describe the catalog statistics andstatements and recommend new MQTs database configuration options impact onDescribe the features of range-partitioned access plan selectiontables to support large DB2 tables using Implement a statistical view to providemultiple table spaces, including the roll-in better cardinality estimates for complexand roll-out of data ranges queriesExplain the difference between partitioned Enable the statement concentrator usingand non-partitioned indexes for a the STMT_CONC database managerrange-partitioned table configuration parameter to reduce SQLImplement partitioned indexes to improve compilation overhead for dynamic SQLperformance when you roll data out or roll statementsdata into a range-partitioned table Utilize the db2look utility to extractUse the DB2 Explain tools to determine if catalog statistics from existing tables topartition elimination is being used to improve mimic an existing database environmentaccess performance to large Create an optimizer profilerange-partitioned tables Using Indexes for PerformanceTools and Utilities for Performance Describe the Block Indexing capability forSelect appropriate RUNSTATS options to MDC tablescollect Distribution Statistics or Column Monitor index usage using theGroup Statistics to improve cardinality MON_GET_INDEX function and db2pdestimates during SQL compilation commandsUse the table and indexes statistics to plan Explain how multiple indexes can befor table and index reorganization using the combined using Index ORing andREORG utility Dynamic Bitmap Index ANDingSet the policies and options for automation Use the Design Advisor to predictof catalog statistics collection performance gains from adding newMonitor the activity associated with indexesimplementing real-time statistics collection Complex SQL PerformanceUse the db2batch utility to run SQL Describe the differences between Nested


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collect Distribution Statistics or ColumnGroup Statistics to improve cardinalityestimates during SQL compilationUse the table and indexes statistics toplan for table and index reorganizationusing the REORG utilitySet the policies and options forautomation of catalog statistics collectionMonitor the activity associated withimplementing real-time statisticscollectionUse the db2batch utility to run SQLworkloads and collect performancestatistics that can be used to benchmarkdatabase and application changesEvent MonitoringImplement simple WorkloadManagement definitions to utilize theWorkload Manager-based eventmonitoring including activities, statisticsand threshold violationsEvaluate Event Monitor data using theEvent Analyzer tool, the db2evmontext-based tool the db2evmonfmtapplication or using SQL queriesDefine a LOCKING Event Monitor tocapture deadlocks, lock timeout or lockwaitsConfigure a DB2 database to controlinformation captured for deadlocks, locktimeouts or extended lock waitsImplement Event Monitors for units ofwork or lock-related events that storeinformation in unformatted Event MonitortablesCapture SQL section information usingan ACTIVITIES Event Monitor and usethe data to generate Explain reports

lineDescribe the basic principles inmonitoring a DB2 database


Describe processing for reading databasepages into buffer poolsSelect appropriate values for table spacepage size and extent size to supportapplication performance requirementsDescribe memory heap usage forinstance memory, database sharedmemory and application memoryDescribe how STMM can be used toautomatically manage database sharedmemory heapsList examples of application codingtechniques that can effect performanceDescribe the advantages of using VisualExplainDescribe the stages of the SQL compilerDescribe the Indexing options that can beused to improve performance: Index OnlyAccess, Clustered Index, Reverse Scans,Include Columns, and Index FreespaceReview Explain reports for costly sortoperationsUse the RUNSTATS utility to collect tableand index statistics to enable the DB2Optimizer to generate efficient accessstrategiesCreate Event Monitors to collectperformance statistics at the database,application or SQL statement level

lineList the tools for monitoring database andapplication activityUse GET SNAPSHOT commands toproduce reports for analysis of databaseperformanceUtilize the administrative routines andviews provided by to DB2 to simplifyapplication access to databaseperformance statisticsUse the db2pd to perform performanceanalysis or problem determination for aDB2 databaseUtilize the enhanced table functions withSQL in reporting and monitoring of thedatabase system, data objects, and thepackage cache to help you quicklyidentify issues that might be causingproblemsConfigure the DB2 Databaseconfiguration options that control thecollection of request, activity and objectlevel metrics on the entire databaseCompare the enhanced table functionswith the snapshot monitoring facilitiesprovided by previous DB2 releasesDatabase Input/Output (I/O) ManagementDescribe processing for writing databasepages from buffer poolsMonitor database read and write activityusing GET SNAPSHOT commands orAdministrative Routines and ViewsMonitor database logging activity andselect appropriate values for SOFTMAXand MINCOMMIT


Describe how scan sharing can reducethe I/O workload for accessing largetablesExplain the alternate page cleaningprocessing associated with theDB2_USE_ALTERNATE_PAGE_CLEANING DB2 Registry variableTablespace and Table Design forPerformanceDescribe the calculation of prefetch sizewhen PREFETCHSIZE is set toAUTOMATICList the advantages of selecting DMS orSMS table space management as well asusing Automatic Storage-managed tablespacesSet file system caching options for tablespaces to optimize table spaceperformanceDescribe the various row insertionalgorithms for tables that are based onusing the APPEND option or defining aclustering indexPlan and implement Row Compression toreduce disk and memory requirementsand improve application performanceDescribe how DB2's Index compressionoption can reduce disk storagerequirements for indexesExplain how DB2 can compresstemporary data to improve applicationperformanceUtilize the DB2 provided tools andfunctions to estimate compression resultsfor Indexes and dataDB2 memory managementExplain the management of databaseshared memory based on setting theconfiguration optionDATABASE_MEMORY to AUTOMATIC,COMPUTED or a specific number ofpagesSelect the mode for managing data sortmemory using SHEAPTHRES,SORTHEAP, and SHEAPTHRES_SHRMonitor DB2 memory usage using thedb2mtrk commands and SQL statementsUtilize the db2pd command formonitoring current database memoryusageAutomated Memory ManagementExplain the differences in STMMprocessing based on the setting ofDATABASE_MEMORYPlan and configure a database for selftuning memoryActivate or deactivate STMM for selectedmemory heapsDescribe the management of sortheapmemory based on the configuration ofsheapthres and sheapthres_shrExplain how DB2 can automaticallyincrease or decrease database memoryfor multiple DB2 databases running onthe same serverApplication Performance Considerations


Describe the performance advantages ofusing stored proceduresDesign applications to maximize recordblocking, minimize sort operations andminimize lock contentionMonitor application performance and lockwaits using GET SNAPSHOT commandsand SQL queriesSet the DB2 registry variablesDB2_EVALUNCOMMITTED,DB2_SKIPINSERTED andDB2_SKIPDELETED to reduce lockcontention based on applicationrequirementsUtilize the currently committed form oflocking to reduce lock contentionbetween read-only and updateapplicationsUsing Explain ToolsDescribe the advantages of usingdb2exfmtCreate special tables used by VisualExplain and db2exfmtIdentify how to set the Explain snapshotand Explain mode registers to capturethe information of interestDifferentiate between the differentmethods of viewing Explain informationThe DB2 OptimizerChoose the appropriate optimizationclassDescribe the catalog statistics anddatabase configuration options impact onaccess plan selectionImplement a statistical view to providebetter cardinality estimates for complexqueriesEnable the statement concentrator usingthe STMT_CONC database managerconfiguration parameter to reduce SQLcompilation overhead for dynamic SQLstatementsUtilize the db2look utility to extractcatalog statistics from existing tables tomimic an existing database environmentCreate an optimizer profileUsing Indexes for PerformanceDescribe the Block Indexing capability forMDC tablesMonitor index usage using theMON_GET_INDEX function and db2pdcommandsExplain how multiple indexes can becombined using Index ORing andDynamic Bitmap Index ANDingUse the Design Advisor to predictperformance gains from adding newindexesComplex SQL PerformanceDescribe the differences between NestedLoop, Merge Scan and Hash JoinsPlan the implementation of RefreshImmediate or Refresh DeferredMaterialized Query Tables to improvequery performanceUtilize the Design Advisor to analyze SQL


statements and recommend new MQTsDescribe the features of range-partitionedtables to support large DB2 tables usingmultiple table spaces, including the roll-inand roll-out of data rangesExplain the difference betweenpartitioned and non-partitioned indexesfor a range-partitioned tableImplement partitioned indexes to improveperformance when you roll data out or rolldata into a range-partitioned tableUse the DB2 Explain tools to determine ifpartition elimination is being used toimprove access performance to largerange-partitioned tablesTools and Utilities for PerformanceSelect appropriate RUNSTATS options tocollect Distribution Statistics or ColumnGroup Statistics to improve cardinalityestimates during SQL compilationUse the table and indexes statistics toplan for table and index reorganizationusing the REORG utilitySet the policies and options forautomation of catalog statistics collectionMonitor the activity associated withimplementing real-time statisticscollectionUse the db2batch utility to run SQLworkloads and collect performancestatistics that can be used to benchmarkdatabase and application changesEvent MonitoringImplement simple WorkloadManagement definitions to utilize theWorkload Manager-based eventmonitoring including activities, statisticsand threshold violationsEvaluate Event Monitor data using theEvent Analyzer tool, the db2evmontext-based tool the db2evmonfmtapplication or using SQL queriesDefine a LOCKING Event Monitor tocapture deadlocks, lock timeout or lockwaitsConfigure a DB2 database to controlinformation captured for deadlocks, locktimeouts or extended lock waitsImplement Event Monitors for units ofwork or lock-related events that storeinformation in unformatted Event MonitortablesCapture SQL section information usingan ACTIVITIES Event Monitor and usethe data to generate Explain reports

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