The word pure in pureXML was chosen to indicate that Db2 natively stores and natively processes XML data in its inherent hierarchical structure, as opposed to treating XML data as plain text or converting it into a relational format.
Upon storage, Db2 preserves the internal structure of XML data, converting its tag names and other information into integer values.
IBM has enhanced its programming language interfaces to support access to its XML data.
pureXML was first included in the DB2 9 for Linux, Unix, and Microsoft Windows release, which was codenamed Viper, in June 2006.
IBM International Technical Support Organization (ITSO) has published the following books, which are available in print or as free e-books: The following books are also available for purchase: The following pureXML classroom and online courses are available from IBM Education: Online communities allow pureXML users to network with fellow professionals.