Quick Beginnings Personal Edition
IBM DB2 Universal Database
for Linux**
Quick Beginnings
Personal Edition
Version 6
Document Number GC09-2886-00
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Installing and Configuring DB2 Personal Edition
Planning for Installation
Memory Requirements
Disk Requirements
Estimating Fixed Disk Requirements
Software Requirements
Product Requirements
Possible Client-to-Server Connectivity Scenarios
Installing and Configuring DB2 Personal Edition
Before You Begin
Installation Steps
Step 1. Identify and Record Parameter Values
Step 2. Mount the CD-ROM
Step 3. Install the DB2 Products
Verifying the Installation
Software Registration
Using DB2 Universal Database
Configuring Client to LAN-Based Server Communications Using the Command Line Processor
Configuring TCP/IP on the Client
Step 1. Identify and Record Parameter Values
Step 2. Configure the Client
Step 3. Test the Client-to-Server Connection
Appendixes
Appendix A. Basic Task Knowledge
Starting the Software Registration Tool
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. National Language Support (NLS)
Language and Codeset Support for UNIX Operating Systems
Appendix C. 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
DB2SYSTEM Naming Rules
Password Rules
Appendix D. About the DB2 Family of Products
Working with DB2 Data
Working with Data Using DB2 UDB Personal Edition
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
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
Understanding the Administration Server
Developing Applications Using the DB2 Software Developer's Kit
Running Your Own Applications
Appendix E. 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 F. Notices
Trademarks
Trademarks of Other Companies
Appendix G. Contacting IBM
Index
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