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The DB2 for i (IBMDB2I) Storage Engine for MySQL on IBM i Download

Background:

MySQL pluggable storage engine architecture

MySQL has a unique pluggable storage engine architecture which provides the flexibility to support multiple storage engines. These storage engines act as handlers for different table types. Thus MySQL storage engines include both those that handle transaction-safe tables and those that handle non-transaction-safe tables along with many others. MySQL does this through their Pluggable Storage Engine Architecture. Users of MySQL can choose from a portfolio of purpose-built storagee engines that are optimized for specific application domains. For more information see:

Storage Engine GA: The DB2 for i (IBMDB2I) Storage Engine for MySQL on IBM

A new pluggable storage engine has been developed specific to MySQL running in IBM i, V5R4 and V6R1 and is now available as GA starting in release 5.1.35. This storage engine is The DB2 for i (IBMDB2I) Storage Engine for MySQL on IBM i.

For more information

FAQ: The DB2 for i (IBMDB2I) Storage Engine for MySQL on IBM I

Webcast: On-Demand IBM i Webcast Series: The Power of Open Development Tools and Applications - describes how to use the IBMDB2I storage engine

IBM RedBook: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247705.html?Open

Purchase MySQL Enterprise Version: http://www.mysql.com/about/contact/

To download

The latest MySQL 5.1 IBM i downloads include the DB2 for i (IBMDB2I) Storage Engine for MySQL

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*IBM i PTFs are required to enable the DB2 Storage Engine on i 5.4 and i 6.1. Please check this IBM INFOAPAR for more information and specific PTF #s: http://www-912.ibm.com/n_dir/nas4apar.nsf/c79815e083182fec862564c00079d117/67d12878076e4827862574e2003c6d4a?OpenDocument