IDUG NA 2026

As AI capabilities expand on IBM Z, database operations are evolving from manual, expertise-driven practices to more automated, simpler, and faster management. This hands-on lab session provides experience with Database Assistant capabilities which transform Db2 administration through agent-assisted intelligence.
Experience how the solution combines AI-driven system insights, context-aware dashboards, and AI agents to enable:

Faster understanding of system behavior
Accelerated troubleshooting
Clearer assessments of operational impact
More confident decision-making

The benefit is reduced manual effort, improved consistency, faster issue resolution, and enhanced operational efficiency across complex enterprise environments.
Make sure to bring your laptop!