Part 1 Basic DB2 for common servers database concepts: DB2 for common servers database architecture; DB2 for common servers database consistency mechanisms. Part 2 DB2 for common servers database application development fundamentals: understanding the DB2 for common servers application development process; writing DB2 for common servers API applications. Part 3 DB2 for common servers application programming interface (API) functions: programme preparation and general application programming APIs; DB2 database manager control and database control APIs; DB2 database manager and database configuration APIs; database, node, and DCS directory management APIs; table and table space management APIs; database migration and recovery APIs; data handling APIs; database monitor and in doubt transaction processing APIs; appendix - SQL data structures.