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MySQL to DB2 UDB 

Conversion Guide

Complete guide to 

DB2 Universal Database (DB2 UDB) has long been known for 

INTERNATIONAL 

migrate MySQL 

its technology leadership. This IBM Redbook is an informative 

TECHNICAL

database and 

guide that describes how to migrate the database system 

from MySQL to DB2 UDB Version 8.1 on Linux, and how to 

SUPPORT

application to DB2 

convert applications to use DB2 UDB instead of MySQL.

ORGANIZATION

UDB

This guide presents the best practices in migration strategy 

Application 

and planning, migration tools, and practical migration 

enrichment through 

BUILDING TECHNICAL

examples. It is intended for technical staff involved in a 

advanced DB2 UDB 

INFORMATION BASED ON

MySQL to DB2 UDB conversion project.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

features

This redbook also provides step by step instructions for 

Application 

installing and using the IBM DB2 Migration Toolkit (MTK) to 

IBM Redbooks are developed by 

migration with 

port the database objects and data from MySQL to DB2 UDB.

the IBM International Technical 

Support Organization. Experts 

detailed examples

from IBM, Customers and 

Application programming and conversion considerations are 

Partners from around the world 

discussed along with the differences in features and 

create timely technical 

functionality of MySQL and DB2 UDB.

information based on realistic 

scenarios. Specific 

recommendations are provided 

Examples are used throughout the book to illustrate 

to help you implement IT 

conversions of database access, database administration, 

solutions more effectively in 

SQL statements (DDL, DML) and others, as well as testing and 

your environment.

tuning your DB2 UDB system.

For more information:

ibm.com/redbooks

SG24 7093 00

ISBN 0738498254