Issue III
The IDUG Australasia Virtual Conference
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Reminder for Db2 for z/OS users: End of Service for Db2 11 is March 30, 2021. Learn more.
The Data Pioneer
By Martin Hubel
Let’s say you’ve joined a new company as the first DBA, or you’re promoted into the role. In taking on this role, you’re going to face many challenges as you introduce the procedures necessary to ensure data integrity. There are a number of things for you to consider: the nature of start-ups, the need for data integrity, and how to introduce structure into a rapidly growing IT environment.
Submit an Abstract for the IDUG EMEA
Db2 Tech Conference
Edinburgh, Scotland | October 17–21, 2021
We're now accepting abstracts for our upcoming EMEA conference in Scotland this October. This is a great chance to share your expertise and reconnect with the IDUG community as we return to in-person events. Be sure to submit your ideas by March 15, 2021 to be considered.
Featured Presentation
Security Enhanced Db2 with Security
Enhanced Linux (SELinux)
by Greg Stager
The default discretionary security model within Linux allows users to control the access permissions on resources they own. While flexible, this prevents system administrators from enforcing strong control over file permissions, and leaves the door open to either malicious insider abuse or accidental misconfiguration. SELinux is a Mandatory Access Control (MAC) system for Linux that allows the system administrator to set access permissions for all users on the system, including root. This presentation will show you how to harden your Db2 server using Security Enhanced Linux.
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This month, IDUG President Bob Vargo explores what it's like to wait when change is on the horizon.
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