DB2 on Rails: toolkit to integrate IBM's DB2 database and Ruby on Rails

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Version 2.1 includes final version of the DB2 Express - C 9; improved handling of LOBs, BLOBs, and XML data types; and significant performance and quality improvements.

What is Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails?

Users starting with Ruby and Rails are faced with the task of downloading source code, obtaining compilers, compiling code, and finding a relational database to use. Starter Toolkit for DB2® on Rails is a conveniently-packaged set of products and technologies that enables the quick creation of a configuration for building DB2 Web applications using Ruby on Rails technology.

All requirements are included: DB2 Express - C; DB2 driver for Ruby; DB2 Adapter for Rails; a "free to build, deploy, distribute" data server; and tutorials, examples, and other learning materials.

This technology runs on Windows® and Linux®.

How does it work?
Starter Toolkit for DB2 on Rails comes with a unique, one-click installer for pre-tested and reconfigured installation of not only Ruby and Rails, but a complete DB2 Express - C solution. Running the the set-up file will start Ruby and Rails and will configure Rails for use with DB2.

downloads, FAQs, system requirements: http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/tech/db2onrails