Quick Beginnings for Linux**

Software Requirements

This section outlines the software required to run DB2 products.

Product Requirements

Table 2 lists the operating system and communications software required for DB2 Universal Database.


Table 2. Software Requirements
Product Hardware/Software Requirements Communications
Linux
  • DB2 Universal Database Personal Edition

  • Linux kernel 2.2.12 or higher.
  • glibc Version 2.1.2 or higher.
  • pdksh package
  • libstdc++ Version 2.9.0

To install DB2, you will need the Red Hat Package Manager (rpm).

TCP/IP
  • For TCP/IP connectivity, no additional software is required.

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