DB2 Spatial Extender
DB2 Spatial Extender is incorporated into DB2 Universal
Database. DB2 Spatial Extender enables you to gather spacial data,
such as geographic data, and attach non-spatial business data attributes
to it. Spatial data can help you with business decisions on:
- Where to open new stores based on potential customers
- What telephone cables to repair first based on frequency of
customer calls
- Which communities you should direct your advertising campaign
to based on home prices
DB2 QMF for Windows' user interface for spatial maps
have these features:
- Spatial maps display in a separate window
- A drop-down menu is available for map objects
- Property and history information can be obtained for map layers
- Map icons are available with an informational tooltip
Figure 3. A world map that displays business locations
