The DB2® pureXML® feature offers sophisticated capabilities to store, process and manage XML data in its native hierarchical format. By integrating XML data intact into a relational database structure, users can take full advantage of DB2's relational data management features.

In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we document the steps for the implementation of a simple but meaningful XML application scenario. We have chosen to provide samples in COBOL and Java™ language. The purpose is to provide an easy path to follow to integrate the XML data type for the traditional DB2 for z/OS® user.

We also add considerations for the data administrator and suggest best practices for ease of use and better performance.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. XML and DB2 for z/OS

Chapter 3. Application scenario

Chapter 4. Creating and adding XML data

Chapter 5. Validating XML data

Chapter 6. DB2 SQL/XML programming

Chapter 7. Using XML with Java

Chapter 8. Using XML with COBOL

Chapter 9. Utilities with XML

Chapter 10. XML-related tasks for the DBA

Chapter 11. Performance considerations

Appendix A. Application scenario documents

Appendix B. Additional material