Join Guido Verbraak from IBM Expert Labs for an in-depth introduction to IBM Db2. This first module covers the core concepts of Db2, including its history, deployment options (on-premise, cloud, Kubernetes), key architectural models like single instance, database partitioning (DPF), and pureScale. Guido also explains Db2's warehousing capabilities, parallel processing, built-in acceleration features, and external/federated table support. Perfect for professionals looking to understand how Db2 handles both transactional and analytical workloads efficiently.