Information Center -- Overview

Use the Information Center to find instructions, answers, and other information about DB2 Universal Database.

The Information Center launches a Web browser to display the information you want.

Tasks

• Using the Information Center
• Finding task instructions
• Finding reference information
• Finding a particular book
• Finding troubleshooting information
• Finding information on sample programs
• Finding DB2 information on the World Wide Web
• Finding items in the Information Center

Advanced Tasks

• Linking to documentation on a local Web Server with the Information Center
• Adding links to the Web page of the Information Center

Fields and controls

• Information Center

• By Category
• By Title

Related information

• Putting DB2 Universal Database documentation on a local Web server.

Troubleshooting tips

• When running the Control Center as a Java applet, the Information Center cannot determine which parts of the DB2 Universal Database documentation are installed. Therefore, if you attempt to view an item that is not installed in the Information Center, your browser will display an error.