Quick Beginnings for DB2 Connect

Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, be sure that you have the following items and information:

__  1.
Ensure that your system meets all of the memory, hardware, and software requirements to install your DB2 product. For more information, see Planning for Installation.
__  2.
The type of host connectivity that you want to use (a direct connection using DB2 Connect Personal Edition or a connection that uses an SNA gateway).
__  3.
The protocol to be used for host connectivity:

__  a.
SNA
__  b.
TCP/IP
__  c.
MPTN

__  4.
A user ID to perform the installation.
If UPM is installed, the user ID you specify must have Administrator or Local Administrator authority. Create a user ID with these characteristics if necessary.
If UPM is not installed, DB2 will install it and set up the userid USERID with password PASSWORD.
__  5.
A user ID for the Administration Server.
If UPM is installed, the user ID you specify must have Administrator or Local Administrator authority. Create a userid with these characteristics if necessary.
If UPM is not installed, DB2 will install it and the userid specified for the Administration Server will be created.

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