Introduction.- <B>Getting Started</B>: Installing DB2 on an NT Server. Installing SAMPLE. An initial test of SAMPLE (and introduction to the Command Center). What you should find if all has gone well.- The Control Center. Systems. Instances. Databases. Creating a filter. The objects in a database. Creating a database using the SmartGuide. Creating a table using the SmartGuide.- Installing a front-end tool to manipulate your data. Background. Overview. Choosing whether to work from the server or a workstation. Choosing and installing a front-end. Running the CAE - to install the software. Running the CCA on a workstation. Running the CCA on a server. Configuring the ODBC connection. Configuring the front-end to use the ODBC connection. Finally, manipulating the data with your chosen front-end.- Installing on the client.- Overview of the tools.- Creating Databases and Tables. T Table spaces and containers.- <B>Backup</B>: Backup and Recovery.- <B>Finer control of your </B> <B>database</B>: Scheduling tasks. Triggers. Users, Authorities and Privileges. Schemas.- <B>Advanced bits that you really need to </B> <B>know</B>: Performance and tweaking. Performance SmartGuide. Visual Explain. Where to look if things go wrong. User Definable Data types and Functions. Test Data