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IBM DB2 Web Query
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IBM DB2 Web Query for i
Jacqueline [email protected] 2011
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IBM DB2 Web Query
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IBM Requirements:
1. Web-enable Query/400 reports
2 Easy to use2. Easy to use
3. Highly productive report design environment
4. Take full advantage of DB2 features in V5R4
5. Attractive price point
Information Builders built:
DB/2 Web Query for i
a simplified version ofa simplified version of
What is Different about DB2 Web Query Single Server Solution
– Simpler Software Maintenance– Multiple functions in single OS/server
• OLAP Report Writer Web Server • OLAP, Report Writer, Web Server, Meta Data, Database
– Simpler Licensing
Vertical Scalability– Grow without Disruption
Start Small, Grow Big– DB2 Web Query provides FOUNDATON
DatabaseServerDB2 Web Query provides FOUNDATON
– Add additional features
Security/Auditability– All the data in ONE PLACE– No Viruses, No “Patch Tuesday”
DB2 Query Optimization– Patented IBM Technology
WebServer
ReportServer
OLAPServer
ETL– Patented IBM Technology– SQE vs CQE (Query/400)
Simplified Data Access– No Data Replication Required
ETLServer
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IBM i Query/Reporting Environment
System i
DB2
Windows
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) y ( )
Dashboard
and
Excel Excel
Demonstration
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Output Reports, Graphs and Compound Documents to:
HTML
E l 97/2k/2k f l ' Excel 97/2k/2k w formula's, Pivot Tables
Active Reports
Postscript
Active Flash Techonologies– HTML, PDF
DB2 for i5/OS table
Excel 95
Doc with and without page breaks
WK1
DIF
Lotus
Tab Delimited
XML
InfoAssist
Create simple queries, as well as highly complex reports, charts, and dashboards from p p , ,multiple sources using simple Ribbon-like interface
Convert reports to charts or charts to reports or analyze multiple reports and charts simultaneously, tiling them to view data from multiple perspectives
Will extend “report author” community beyond just I/T personnel
Only available with v1.1.2 U d i t 1 1 2 5 4 d
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Upgrade into 1.1.2 on 5.4 and up DB2 Web Query SW Maintenance
required
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Report Assistant
Dynamic User selected output format (RA/GA/PP) InfoAssist uses InfoMini to allow users to dynamically select their
output format
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Preserving Your Query/400 Investment
Then Modify withReport
A i t tAssistant
IBM DB2 Web Query for i Powered By Information Builders
Base Program Product Includes:
InfoAssist / InfoMini– Report Assistant / Graph Assistant– Power Painter
Query/400 (5722-QU1)– Web Enable Query/400 Reports
i5/OS Web Reporting Server
Names user based pricing– Minimal users included in Base Product
BASE PRODUCT OFFERED AS NO CHARGEUPGRADE FROM QU1
– Does not include Software Maintenance
Additional Features
Active Reports (Disconnected Analysis)
On Line Analytical Processing – Requires Meta Data provided with Developer
Workbench
Developer Workbench– IT PC Tool for enhanced metadata
Run Time User Enablement (Pricing Model)
DB2 Web Query Spreadsheet Client• Build and/or run reports from within Excel
Additional DB2 Web Query Products
• DB2 Web Query Report Broker• Automated Report Execution and Distribution
• DB2 Web Query SDKW b S i t i t t ti f tiBuild and/or run reports from within Excel
DB2 Web Query SQL Server Adaptor• Support importing data from multiple SQL Server
databases with a single adapter• Access DB2/400 and SQL Server data in one report
• JDEdwards Adaptor• JDEdwards World and EnterpriseOne adapter
• Web Services to integrate reporting functions into applications/portals
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Active Reports: Provide Analysis to Mobile Workers
Simply specify as an output option
Generates PC file with SNAPSHOT of data and manipulation scriptsp p
Self-contained analytical reports
– Delivered to users via email or browser
Users interact with the data on the report w/o being connected to infrastructure
“Actively” work with data
– Sorting, Filtering, Visualization, Charting, Dynamic Roll-ups
– Export to HTML, CSV or Excel
– Export Charts to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
Perfect for large scale information delivery applications where extensive user training is not possible
– Great for Non-technical users
– Replace custom applications: Excel sheets, Access applications, plug-in solutions for offline analytics
Active Report – Charting / Rollup
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On-the-fly charting
Easily create Pivot tables, Add comments
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Export to Microsoft Office or E-mail
Empower End Users with On Line Analytical ProcessingWith the OLAP feature you can replace 10’s of Query/400 reports with a 10 s of Query/400 reports with a SINGLE DB2 Web Query report
A single report is a starting point for interactive, real time multi-dimensional data analysis Drill down
Add or remove fields/columns by dragging and dropping
Pivot rows and columns
Navigate across any dimension
Create charts from navigation point
Save report based on navigation point
Requires Developer Workbench license to define dimensions and measurements
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OLAP Demonstration
for
Business Analysts
OLAP Enable Reports
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OLAP Enable Reports
“Build Up” Metadata Using Developer Workbench
Standardize Field/Column Formats
E t b l
Improves productivity of Report “Authors”
– Ex, use commas, set currency symbol, suppress leading zeros
Standardize/Decompose Date Fields
– Ex: Integer defined as MMDDYYYY
Create Filters
– Ex: Define a set of countries as “Europe”
Create ne Fields Create new Fields
– Ex: Profit
Define JOINS
Create Business Views
– Organize Columns/fields for easier report development
Developer Workbench also offers: Developer Workbench also offers:
– SQL Wizard
– HTML Composer
– Data Quality Information
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HTML Composer
Automated Delivery Of Information– On Scheduled Basis
• Through Admin GUI
Report Broker:Automate Report Execution and Distribution
• Daily, Weekly, Specific Days, exclude rules, etc.
Intelligent bursting– Ex: Regional Sales Report
Additional output formats for batch reporting– (HTML, PDF, Excel, Active HTML)
Delivery Destinations– E-mail– Printer– Save the reports for later viewing
Notify Functiony– Send notification when report is complete or
fails– Report Logging
Requires DB2 Web Query BASE Product
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Integrate DB2 and Microsoft Products
Spreadsheet Client Spreadsheet Client– Improve the experience for Excel Users– Plugs right into spreadsheet– Build/Run queries from within Excel– Build reports that are automatically
refreshed at open or ongoing via timed background refreshbackground refresh
SQL Server Adapter– Extend the reach of DB2 Web Query– Support pulling data from multiple SQL
Server databases with a single adapterJ i d t f DB2 d SQL S d – Join data from DB2 and SQL Server and avoid data replication
Enable querying of Oracle JDEdwardsapplication databases
Oracle JDEdwards World and EnterpriseOne adapter – Feature of DB2 Web Query– Does not affect SW Maintenance
Supports querying application databases running in IBM i 5.4 and upand up
Provides meaningful data element names, automates date conversion, converts numeric data
The adapter preserves data integrity and security during report The adapter preserves data integrity and security during report execution by automatically interfacing to the application’s meta data and security layers
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DB2 Web Query 1.1.2 enhancements
InfoAssist development tool including InfoMini
JDE Adapter
Dynamic report output format - runtime prompting so user can select the desired output format (HTML, Excel, PDF, etc)
Dedicated subsystem for simplified work management
Enhanced SQL translation for optimizing performance (date conversions aggregation/ordering substring if-then-else to case conversions, aggregation/ordering, substring, if-then-else to case statements, blocking etc)
Enhanced join support and performance (left outer join, support for null testing for exception reporting)
Legacy and SQL date usability and performance enhancements
New output formats - Active Flex, Active PDF, Excel pivot tables, user selection
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DB2 Web Query 1.1.2 enhancements cont’d
DBA for segment, column, and value level security
Report Broker enhancements (new tabbed interface, custom irregular schedule intervals, last execution time and last job status info added to the interface, etc)
Improved support for MS SQL Server Adapter
New and enhanced functions
Enhanced HTML Composer with rich internet applications (RIA), new p pp ( ),controls, parameter support and more
PowerPainter Graphing enhancements
Report Assistant - subtotals on sort across field support
Send > 65k records to Excel 2003
Di l i Ab l t V l D12A Displaying Absolute Values: D12A
Do Not Show on User’s List property changes
New customizable views in Synonym Editor
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DB2 Web Query Pricing Examples
4 User Implementation• DB2 Web Query
4 Groups of Unlimited Users •DB2 Web QueryDB2 Web Query
• 4 Named Users• Active Reports• OLAP• Developer Workbench (1 copy)• P05/P10 $2,595• SWMA P05/P10 $480/$960
DB2 Web Query• 3 Report Developers• 4 Report Groups
• Unlimited Report Users• Unlimited Report Analysts
• Active Reports• OLAP
Report Broker• P05 $3 200
SWMA P05/P10 $480/$960 OLAP• Developer Workbench (1 copy)• P05 $6,995• P10 $10,195• SWMA P05/P10 $480/$960
• P05 $3,200• P10 $6,400
Integrate DB2 Web Query functions with applications
Lab Services offerings that extend DB2 Web Query and simplify integration of functions in existing or customized applicationsintegration of functions in existing or customized applications
Integration Toolkit Extension
Provides a URL based interface
Removes complexity of programming
Supports any programming language
5250 Reporting Extension
Enables execution of reports from a 5250 app
Provides CL command supporting most output options
Display report URL, or e-mail/FTP a report
Both require Run Time Enablement feature of DB2 Web Query for
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q Q yproduction environment
Integration Toolkit requires 5733-QU4 for development environment
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Getting Started
Review Installation Instructions on “Getting Started” website:
• http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/db2/webquery
Getting Started with DB2 Web Query Redbook– Tutorial Driven– Download Sample Database– http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247214.html
Consider Getting Started Lab Services– This service offering will help you get started with developing and
running reports using the New Web Query Tool. IBM experts will help you install the software, create and import meta data , help you import query/400 definitions and assist you in building reports using either the built in reporting features and/or the graphical assistance components allowing you to do drill downsallowing you to do drill downs.
• ibm.com/systems/i/editions/services.html
To Learn More: DB2 Deep Dive Webinar Series
DB2 Web Query Report Broker
Integrating DB2 Web Query with Microsoft® products
Raising the analytics bar with DB2 Web Query Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) feature
Are you getting the maximum performance out of your DB2 Web Query reports?
Building and deploying Dashboards with DB2 Web Query Developer Workbench and Active Dashboards
To view replays of these webinars, go to:http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/db2/webquery/db2_webinars.html
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Important Links
Building a DB2 Web Query Communitywww.ibm.com/developerworks/spaces/DB2WebQuery
– Registration Recommended– KnowledgeBase and Forum– Links to Additional Information
“BTW, this forum is SUPER
helpful and kicks butt!” -DaveLinks to Additional Information
– WIKI – Repository of technical information
DB2 Web Query home page www.ibm.com/systems/i/db2/webquery
Getting Started with DB2 Web Query Redbookhttp://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247214.html
• Download Sample Database
Education Distance (Web) Learning
-Dave
Distance (Web) Learning –– DB2 Web Query Getting Started (OV440)
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=course_description&courseCode=OV440
– Implementation Workshop - DB2 Web Query for Advanced Developers (OV550)http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=course_description&courseCode=OV550
E-Learning ModulesSelf paced downloadable end user training– Self paced, downloadable end user traininghttp://education.informationbuilders.com/edu/courses/elearning/systemi.jsp
DB2 for i SQL Performance Monitoring and Tuning workshop– Building the DB2 for i Database Administration (DBA) skills
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/support/itc/educ/lsdb24i.html