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IBM DB2 Express-C for Ubuntu 7.10


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IBM DB2 Express-C 9.5 is the full function DB2 data server designed for small businesses that can be set up quickly and is easy to use.

DB2 Express-C is available for download and deployment at no charge. Currently the product is verified for ubuntu 7.10 users only. We will put the product in the repositories for Ubuntu 8.04 very soon. The version for Ubuntu 7.10 is expected to run normally but this needs to be verified.

 

  • Easy to install, embed and deploy
  • Includes self management capabilities, and optimizes performance automatically
  • Manages both relational and XML data efficiently
  • Supports key development platforms including Java, .NET, PHP, and Ruby on Rails
  • Embodies enterprise-proven core DB2 functionality and full interoperability with other DB2 editions
  • Offers High Availability clustering and data replication

Availability

Free Download

  • DB2 Express-C data server
    This is available from the Ubuntu repositories and requires Ubuntu 7.10 or newer to run. Enable the Ubuntu Partner Repository and install the server with the following command:

    sudo apt-get install db2exc

  • DB2 Express-C virtual appliance
    Requires VMWare Server (free), VMWare Player 2.0 (free), VMWare Workstation 5.5 or VMWare ESX Server. To download the virtual appliance you must register and we will send you the download instructions via email.

To Purchase

You may buy a full year DB2 Express-C subscription from the Canonical Store. This includes support for both IBM DB2 Express-C and the Ubuntu operating system. The same key is applicable whether you have purchased the virtual appliance or the server version.

 

Comparing the FREE edition with Paid Subscription

Feature Free (Unwarranted) Paid Subscription*
Core DB2 capabilities Yes Yes
Free admin tools Yes Yes
Free development tools Yes Yes
Autonomic capabilities Yes Yes
pureXML feature Yes Yes
No-charge community based assistance** Yes Yes
Official IBM 24x7 Support No Yes
Official Canonical support for Ubuntu No Yes
Fixpacks No Yes
High Availability (HADR) No Yes
Data Replication No Yes
Processor Usage Limit 2 cores 4 cores(max 2 sockets)
Memory Usage Limit 2GB 4GB
Update Availability Full releases at major milestones Fixpacks generally every 3 months
Free access to old/ current Product images Yes, until next major release only Product Lifetime
Price per Server per Year 0 US$3750

* Features entitled with Subscription are available only while Subscriptions are valid

** No-charge community-based assistance is available via the online forum.