Special Scholar's Program Announcement! DB2 UDB Self-Study Course for Experienced Relational DBAs Now Available Responding to the worldwide growth in demand for DB2 skills, IBM Learning Services has created a computer-based self-study course on DB2 Universal Database. Now Database administrators can substantially increase their skills (and enhance their resumes) with a course, targeted toward the DBA who is already proficient in one or more non-IBM relational database products, but could use some help in coming up to speed with DB2 UDB. This fast path course can be completed in as little as eight hours. Now and for a limited time, this course is available for download without charge though December 15. The self-study course has a built-in time bomb and should be completed by February 15, 2001. For further details and to access the download site, simply go to: http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/selfstudy After December 15, this course will only be available for purchase through IBM Learning Services. DB2 Scholar's Program adds "DB2 for Dummies (Windows)" to complimentary book lineup Includes tried and true tips for designing, creating, and maintaining your databases.These pages offer easy-to-understand explanations on installing and configuring DB2. From designing custom databases to creating useful tables. If you are a teacher, lecturer or professor registered in the DB2 Scholars Program, you are entitled to receive one complimentary copy of a DB2 book. To receive your complimentary copy, send email, including your name and full mailing address. We will validate that you have registered to the program prior to shipping any books. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Free books are available to teachers and professors to assist in classes. Student and administrator registrants are welcome to send email to DB2schol@ca.ibm.com for information on how they may receive a discount on available titles. http://www-4.ibm.com/software/data/highered/ New Certification Guides for Professors and Teachers- Coming Soon! Check the web site for availability - http://www.software.ibm.com/data/highered 0-13-091367-7 DB2 Universal Database V7.1 Application Development Certification Authors: Sanyal, Gashyna, Martineau, Kypriano 0-13-091366-9 DB2 Universal Database V7.1 for UNIX, Linux, Windows and OS/2 DBA Certification Authors: Baklarz, Wong Thanks, Viki DiGiovine IBM DB2 Scholars Program Email: db2schol@ca.ibm.com Tel: (416) 448-3380 For DB2 technical assistance contact Les King at lking@ca.ibm.com Web Site : http://www.software.ibm.com/data/highered Newsgroup: ibm.software.db2.scholars