Toad for IBM DB2 enables you to perform daily DB2 LUW and z/OS development and administration tasks with speed and accuracy. Learn more about Toad for IBM DB2 LUW and Toad for IBM DB2 z/OS.

1. Toad™ for IBM® DB2®
Optimize DB2 development and administration

2. Quickly and
accurately
perform daily
development
and
administration
tasks on IBM
DB2 LUW &
z/OS
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3. Why Toad? – Top 5 Reasons
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Market Leader
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Named the number one database development and
optimization provider by IDC1
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User Community
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Over 2 million database professionals world wide use
Toad; 3 million Toad World community visitors annually.
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Cross Platform
Support
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Utilize a familiar IDE no matter which platform or
platforms you choose, including those residing in the
cloud.
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Longevity
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Benefit from over 15 years of proven excellence and
expertise.
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Connected
Intelligence
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Enable connected intelligence with direct access to Toad
World inside of Toad.
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1. Source: IDC, “Worldwide Database Development and Management Tools 2011 Vendor
and Segment Analysis” (Doc # 232122)
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4. Toad for DB2
Solutions
for
Developers
and DBAs
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5. DB2 Developers – Toad Xpert Edition
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Powerful task automation
Automate and schedule frequent and
repetitive tasks
Improve code performance
Debug stored procedures, format
code and optimize SQL performance
Easy object management
Create and manipulate database
objects through intuitive GUIs.
Streamlined compare and synch
Compare and sync servers, schemas
and data. Easily identify differences.
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Process scripts and code snippets
against multiple databases
SQL recall
Tracks executed SQL, eliminates the
need to retype commonly used SQL
Collaboration
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Save, reuse and share powerful
features for object management, SQL
and stored procedures
Visual Query Builder
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Access key data quickly, build SQL
through GUI driven point/click, drag
& drop process
Report generation & documentation
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Create custom reports and export in
flexible formats i.e. .xls, XML, .doc,
.pdf.
SQL Optimization
Performance tuning with automated
SQL rewrites and optimization.
Group Execute
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6. Toad DBA Suite for IBM DB2 LUW
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Ensure proper maintenance
Gain better visibility with improved task
navigation and automation
Improve performance
Get accurate diagnoses and easily
resolve performance problems
Predict change impact
Conduct “what if” analysis and testing to
reduce risks of production downtime
due to patches, updates and upgrades
Increase productivity
Reduce your workload with automation
and improved workflow
Automate routine tasks
Including schema compare, script
execution and reporting
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Simplify administrative tasks
Including management of users,
roles, infrastructure and utilities
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Diagnose and resolve database
performance issue in real-time
Identify problematic SQL statements
directly from source code or during
execution
Optimize SQL statements
automatically through rewrites and
indexing
Schedule and perform database
health, performance and security
checks
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7. Reduce database license costs
Improve code quality and streamline processes
The Business Value
of Toad:
Boosting Productivity
and ROI
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Reduce errors and ensure service levels are met
Leverage your current skills on other DB platforms
Investigate and understand emerging technologies
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8. Management Objectives Satisfied –
Senior Managers
“This tool has allowed my developers and I
to shorten the development cycle on
complex applications by 40% –
outstanding,” W.P. CEO.
“It allows my developers to do
their job and they have a deep
appreciation for the product.
Any tool that makes people
more productive and more
content working on a project is
a good thing,” W.T., Director Of
ITS, Infrastructure and Prog.
“Best tool on the
market!” A.K., Vice
President, Technical
Architecture.
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“Solid product, intuitive,
user friendly and a wry
sense of humor. ;-),” M.F.
Director of Software
Engineering.
“Got introduced to Toad back in 2000
and fell in love with it. I have been using
it continuously. It's by far the best
development tool available,” S.K., V.P. of
Application Development.
“Probably the best software tool I
have purchased in the last 10 years.
Use it every day to develop PL/SQL
procedures and query / fix data in
my ERP system,” D.S., Director of IS.
“We have a small IT
shop and Toad just
makes life simple here,”
G.R., Director of IT.
“Toad allows a DBA and/or
developer to do their work
more efficiently, utilizing
one tool's resources as
compared to other vendor's
tools,” R.F., Director of
Systems and Data Services.
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9. Management Objectives Satisfied End Users
“Simply a fabulous tool,
and no longer optional,
but mandatory to have
available to use.” – T.S.
“I've always preferred Toad, I
can't imagine how long it
would take me to do my daily
work using the other tools.”
– S.
“For me, to switch to
another SQL editing tool
would probably slow me
down significantly.” – P.
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“Sure, I can cut the grass with a cheap
lawn mower with dull blades, but I can cut
it so much faster and it ends up so much
healthier when I cut it with a good mower
with nice sharp blades, right?” – P.H.
“It's the only SQL tool with
everything I need. I might
start somewhere else, but I
always end up back in Toad
to get the job done.” – P.T.
“You had me with the
‘Ribbit.’ The tool has
greatly eased my
interaction with Oracle.”
– J.G.
“Toad is my right arm. I do
everything with it, especially
exporting and importing data
and creating schema's and
DBA functions like monitoring
tablespaces. I would be lost
without it.” – P.R.
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10. Use Toad World
Realize the power of connected intelligence
Login to the newly-redesigned
Toad World community
ToadWorld.com
• Connect with peers and world-renowned
subject-matter experts
• Share knowledge and become one of the experts
• Get help and access resources from inside Toad
for DB2
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11. Next Steps
For More Information, visit Toad for DB2 webpage
URL Link: http://software.dell.com/products/toad-for-db2/
Datasheets, videos, case studies, white papers, technical briefs, events, webcasts, and more
Try Toad for DB2 yourself and enjoy easier work days now
• Download the free 30-day trial software: https://software.dell.com/register/54941/
• Watch the Toad for DB2 Tips and Tricks on-demand webcast :
https://software.dell.com/webcast-ondemand/productivity-tips-tricks-for-the-latestversion-of-toad-for-ibm-db2823128/
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Contact your sales rep for a personalized product demo
Join our Toad for DB2 community:
URL Link: http://www.toadworld.com/products/toad-for-ibm-db2/default.aspx
Discussions, blogs, expert advice, demo’s, technical documents, and more
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michael.micalizzi@software.dell.com
Twitter@MichaelMicalizz
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12. To learn more about
™
Toad
for
®
IBM
®
DB2
Visit software.dell.com/toad-for-db2
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