Quick Beginnings for OS/2
IBM DB2 Universal Database
Quick Beginnings
for OS/2
Version 6
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Installing and Configuring a DB2 Server
Planning for Installation
Memory Requirements
DB2 Universal Database Requirements
DB2 Client Requirements
Disk Requirements
Estimating Fixed Disk Requirements
Software Requirements
Server Product Requirements
Client Product Requirements
Possible Client-to-Server Connectivity Scenarios
Installing DB2 Universal Database on OS/2
Before You Begin
Performing the Installation
Verifying the Installation
Software Registration
Installing and Configuring DB2 Clients
Installing DB2 Clients
Installing DB2 Clients on Windows 32-Bit Operating Systems
Before You Begin
Installation Steps
Installing DB2 Clients on OS/2 Operating Systems
Before You Begin
Installation Steps
Configuring Client-to-Server Communications Using the Client Configuration Assistant
Configuration Steps
Adding a Database Using a Profile
Adding a Database Using Discovery
Adding a Database Manually
Creating and Using Profiles
Server Profiles
Client Profiles
Appendixes
Appendix A. Basic Task Knowledge
Starting First Steps
Starting the Software Registration Tool
Starting the Client Configuration Assistant
Starting the Control Center
Entering Commands Using the Command Center
Entering Commands Using the Command Line Processor
Command Line Mode
Interactive Input Mode
Working with the System Administrative Group
Appendix B. About the DB2 Family of Products
Working with DB2 Data
Accessing DB2 Data from Remote Clients
Accessing Multiple DB2 Servers
Accessing Host or AS/400 DB2 Data from the Desktop Using DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition
Accessing DB2 Data from the Web Using Java
Accessing DB2 Data from the Web Using Net.Data
Accessing DB2 Data from Host and AS/400 Client Machines
Administering Instances and Databases with the DB2 Administration Tools
Managing Instances and Database Objects Using the Control Center
Managing Communications on the Server
Monitoring Databases Using DB2 Performance Monitor
Viewing SQL Access Plans Using Visual Explain
Managing Connections to Databases Using the Client Configuration Assistant
Understanding the Administration Server
Developing Applications Using the DB2 Software Developer's Kit
Running Your Own Applications
Appendix C. How the DB2 Library Is Structured
Completing Tasks with SmartGuides
Accessing Online Help
DB2 Information - Hardcopy and Online
Viewing Online Information
Accessing Information with the Information Center
Setting Up a Document Server
Searching Online Information
Printing the PostScript Books
Ordering the Printed Books
Appendix D. National Language Support (NLS)
Code Page and Language Support
Appendix E. Migrating from Previous Versions and Releases
Migrating from Previous Versions of DB2
Pre-Installation Migration Steps
Step 1. Back Up Databases
Step 2. Verify that Databases Can Be Migrated
Post-Installation Steps
Migrating Databases
Optional Post Migration Actions
Appendix F. Naming Rules
General Naming Rules
Database, Database Alias, and Catalog Node Name Rules
Object Name Rules
Username, User ID, Group Name, and Instance Name Rules
Workstation Name (nname) Rules
DB2SYSTEM Naming Rules
Password Rules
Appendix G. Notices
Trademarks
Trademarks of Other Companies
Appendix H. Contacting IBM
Index
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