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Quick Beginnings for UNIX**

IBM DB2 Universal Database
Quick Beginnings
for UNIX**

Version 6

GC09-2836-00


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Table of Contents

  • Welcome to DB2 Universal Database!
  • Conventions

  • Installation and Initial Configuration

  • 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 and Configuring DB2 on UNIX Systems
  • Before You Begin
  • Installation Steps
  • Step 1. Identify and Record Parameter Values
  • Step 2. Update Kernel Configuration Parameters
  • Step 3. Mount the CD-ROM
  • Step 4. Install the DB2 Products
  • 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
  • Installing DB2 Clients on UNIX Operating Systems
  • Before You Begin
  • Installation Steps
  • Step 1. Update Kernel Configuration Parameters
  • Step 2. Mount the CD-ROM
  • Step 3. Perform the Installation
  • 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
  • Configuring Client-to-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. 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 B. Basic Task Knowledge
  • 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 C. Migrating from Previous Versions and Releases
  • Migrating from Previous Versions of DB2
  • Pre-Migration
  • Migrating Instances
  • Step 1. Prepare the DB2 Instance for Migration
  • Step 2. Verify that Databases Can Be Migrated
  • Step 3. Migrate the DB2 Instance
  • Migrating Databases
  • Trouble-Shooting Database Migration Errors
  • Optional Post Migration Actions
  • Migrating from HP-UX Version 10 to Version 11
  • Appendix D. Removing DB2 Products
  • Step 1. Stop the Administration Server
  • Step 2. Stop All DB2 Instances
  • Step 3. Remove the Administration Server
  • Step 4. Remove DB2 Instances
  • Step 5. Remove DB2 Products
  • Remove DB2 Products on AIX Systems
  • Remove DB2 Products on HP-UX Systems
  • Remove DB2 Products on Linux Systems
  • Remove DB2 Products on Solaris Systems
  • Appendix E. 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 F. National Language Support (NLS)
  • Language and Codeset Support for UNIX Operating Systems
  • Code Page and Language Support for OS/2 and Windows Operating Environments
  • Appendix G. 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 H. Notices
  • Trademarks
  • Trademarks of Other Companies
  • Appendix I. Contacting IBM

  • Index


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