SQL Stored Procedures and Functions

Rob Bestgen, IBM

May 20, 2014 FASUG Meeting

Session Abstract:
Support for SQL Procedural Language (SQL PL) in IBM i has become instrumental in application modernization and porting projects. The procedural language can be brought to bear in many different aspects of database processing. In this session, we provide an overview of the SQL procedural language and describe the major areas in which it can be used: procedures, functions and triggers. This session will also highlight recent advancements in SQL PL as well as performance tips.


Our Speaker:

Rob Bestgen is a lead database architect working in the heart of the IBM i development lab in Rochester, MN. As chief architect of the DB2 SQL Query Engine (SQE) for DB2 for i, he has directed the team in providing SQE's numerous industry leading (and patented) capabilities. He is also a proud member of the DB2 for i Center of Excellence team, helping customers utilize the amazing capabilities of DB2 i and IBM i. He is a frequent presenter at customer briefings and customer conferences both domestically and internationally.

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