Before you begin installation, be sure 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. | A username for the default DB2 instance. We recommend that you create a new group and use it as the primary group for the DB2 instance owner. |
__ 3. | A username for the Administration Server. For security reasons, we recommend that you do not use the same username that you reserved for the DB2 instance.
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You can have the DB2 Installer create these usernames, or you can create
them manually. Usernames should conform to both your operating
system's naming rules, and those of DB2. For more information on
naming rules, see Appendix G, Naming Rules.
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When you use the DB2 Installer program, you should be aware of the following:
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