What is a response file?
The first step in any type of distributed installation is the creation of a response file. A response file is an ASCII file that can be customized with the setup and configuration data that will automate an installation. The setup and configuration data would have to be entered during a normal install, but with a response file, the installation can proceed without any intervention.
A response file specifies such configuration and setup parameters as the destination directory, and the products and components to install. It can also be used to set up the following settings:
You can use a response file to install an identical configuration across every workstation on your network or to install multiple configurations of a DB2 product. For example, you can customize a response file which will install a DB2 Administration Client. You can then distribute this file to every workstation where you want this product to be installed.