DB2 Express-C is the free edition of DB2 software, IBM's leading database server. Getting started with DB2 couldn't be easier with this book. Read it to find out what DB2 Express-C is all about, understand DB2 architecture, tools, security; learn how to administer DB2 databases; write SQL, XQuery, stored procedures; develop database applications for DB2, and more!. All chapters include exercises for you to practice. The online download version is free!. Download the exercise files from http://www.ibm.com/db2/express