Quick Beginnings for DB2 Connect

Software Requirements

This section outlines the software required to run DB2 products.

Product Requirements

Table 2 lists the operating system and communications software required for DB2 Universal Database.

Table 2. Software Requirements

Product Hardware/Software Requirements Communications
Linux

DB2 Connect Personal Edition

Linux kernel 2.0.35 or higher.
glibc Version 2.0.7.
pdksh package (required to run the DB2 command line processor).
libstdc++ Version 2.8.

To install DB2, you will need the Red Hat Package Manager (rpm).
TCP/IP

For TCP/IP connectivity, no additional software is required.

Product	Hardware/Software Requirements	Communications
Linux
DB2 Connect Personal Edition	Linux kernel 2.0.35 or higher. glibc Version 2.0.7. pdksh package (required to run the DB2 command line processor). libstdc++ Version 2.8. To install DB2, you will need the Red Hat Package Manager (`rpm`).	TCP/IP For TCP/IP connectivity, no additional software is required.

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