Prepare the warehouse control database

The DB2 warehouse tools require a database to store metadata. These metadata tables, called the warehouse control database, are required for the Data Warehouse Center to function.

The warehouse control database can be stored in a local or remote database. You can set up a local database now. If you want to use a remote database, you must set it up manually after the installation.

For information about setting up a remote database after DB2 is installed, refer to the Data Warehouse Center Administration Guide.