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Log in to your web console via IBM Cloud. Access everything on your cloud database in one place including a web-based import tool, SQL editor, user management, drivers, and connection information.
Flexible scaling
Scale CPU up or down and pay for what you use on a daily basis. You can also scale CPU and storage independently. Alternatively, choose a fixed monthly subscription on a bare metal server.
Powerful data tools
Copy your database with a few clicks or use an API. Query or federate across any number of Db2 databases using Db2 data virtualization capabilities.
Enterprise-grade protection
Includes daily backups, security patching, at-rest database encryption, key protection, SSL connections, and point-in-time restore capabilities.
Multicloud deployment options
Deploy on a fully - managed instance of AWS and IBM Cloud;patching, security, and backups managed for you.
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In addition to the free Db2 on Cloud Lite plan, you get $200 of credit to try paid plans on IBM Cloud.
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