23.3. DB2 Universal Database (UDB)

DB2 Universal Database (UDB) is an object-oriented relational database management system (OORDBMS) characterised by multimedia support, content-based queries and an extensible architecture. It is a Web-enabled relational database management system that supports data warehousing and transaction processing. DB2 UDB provides SQL + objects + server extensions, that is, it “understands” traditional SQL data, complex data and abstract data types. DB2 UDB family of products consists of database servers and a suite of related products. DB2 UDB is a powerful relational database that can help the organisations in running their business successfully. It can be scaled from hand-held computers to single processors to clusters ...

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