Objectives

This chapter provides an overview of the most common IBM DB2 UDB tools and how they can be used to connect to a DB2 server, if applicable. After reading this chapter, you should acquire an understanding on the following DB2 UDB tools:

• Control Center

• Health Center/Health Monitor

• Replication Center

• Satellite Administration Center

• Command Center

• Task Center

• Journal Tool

• License Center

• Development Center

• Configuration Assistant

• Tools Settings

• DB2 Web Tools

• DB2 Recovery Expert

• DB2 Performance Expert

• DB2 High Performance Unload

• DB2 Table Editor

• DB2 Web Query Tool

• Visual Explain