Demo Meta Data file Folder Name: Base Name : DB2 9 Deep Compression ROI Tool Short Description: Storage Optimization in DB2 9, also called Deep Compression, enables you to address the continued strains on your available storage resources through powerful new data compression technology. Use this tool to prove to your management that DB2 9 is the right data server for you. Business Benefits Pains and Gains: As your data grows, it is imperative to contol rising storage costs. DB2 9 Deep Compression offers you a solution to compress your data using a dictionary based algorithm that has given some IBM customers a compression rate of up to 80%. The DB2 9 ROI Tool allows you to enter data sizes pertaining to your environment and run a thorough analysis on the value of the investment in this feature. For: DBA, Database Architect, Software Developer, Systems Analyst or Business Analyst of a SMB or Large Enterprise Who need: To evaluate the investment in the Storage Optimization feature of DB2 9 IBM provides: The DB2 9 Storage Optimization Feature gives you the ability to compress data on disk in order to decrease disk space and storage infrastructure requirements. Since disk storage systems can often be the most expensive components of a database solution, even a small reduction in the storage subsystem can result in substantial cost savings for the entire database solution. Unlike: Oracle, Microsoft, Teradata Screen Rate N/A Time:N/A Solution area: Database Management Systems Brand: Information Management Industry: Cross Industry Long Description: Please enter specific costs and data size values into the tool to customize the results to your environment. You can also print a full report based on the values you enter. The report outlines a range of savings you could realize based on the manner in which you implement the Storage Optimization feature in your environment. The report is formatted with your data in a way that makes it easy for you and your management to see how you can save quickly and significantly using the Storage Optimization feature. We will be posting updates to the tool regularly based on feedback from customers. Please check back for future releases.