The software version of a satellite is based on the release number used by DB2 Universal Database. You can find the official description of the release number in the C header file db2ApiDf.h. When a satellite synchronizes, it uploads its software version to the DB2 control server.
You can find the software version of the satellite in the satellite details view. For information about accessing this view, refer to the online help that is available from the Satellite Administration Center.
You can use release number for diagnostic purposes. In this situation, different release numbers may have different fixes to correct known problems. You can also use the release number to stage upgrades of DB2 on the satellites.
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