The fact is that after installing and using DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows for a while, your organization will inevitably have to decide whether or not to upgrade to a new version or release of the DBMS. How and when you approach upgrading DB2 should rest on multiple factors including the features in the new version, organization’s risk tolerance, and other important criteria. In this white paper, we’ll cover the important factors you need to consider before taking on the challenge.