Quick Beginnings for Linux**

Table of Contents

  • Welcome to DB2 Universal Database!
    Conventions

    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
    Migrating from Previous Versions of DB2

  • Installing and Configuring DB2 Personal Edition for Linux
    Before You Begin
    Installing DB2 on Red Hat Linux
    Installing DB2 on SuSE Linux
    Installing DB2 on Turbo Linux
    Installing DB2 on Caldera Open Linux
    Installation Steps
    Step 1. Identify and Record Parameter Values
    Step 2. Mount the CD-ROM
    Step 3. Install a DB2 Product
    Verifying the Installation

  • DB2 Post-Installation Migration Tasks

    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. Contents of the DB2 Products for Linux
    Packaging
    Products and Selectable Components

  • Appendix B. Basic Task Knowledge
    Starting the License 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 C. National Language Support (NLS)
    Language and Codeset Support for UNIX Operating Systems

  • Appendix D. 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 E. About DB2 Universal Database for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2
    DB2 Products
    DB2 Everywhere
    DB2 Universal Database
    Host Databases
    DB2 Connect
    Related Products
    DB2 Relational Connect
    DB2 Warehouse Manager
    DB2 OLAP Server
    Intelligent Miner
    DB2 Spatial Extender
    DB2 Net Search Extender
    DB2 Data Links Manager
    Tivoli Enterprise
    Working with Data using DB2 Universal Database Personal Edition
    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
    Managing Warehouses using the Data Warehouse Center
    Understanding the Administration Server
    Developing Applications using the DB2 Application Development Client
    Running Your Own Applications

  • Appendix F. Using the DB2 Library
    DB2 PDF Files and Printed Books
    DB2 Information
    Printing the PDF Books
    Ordering the Printed Books
    DB2 Online Documentation
    Accessing Online Help
    Viewing Information Online
    Using DB2 Wizards
    Setting Up a Document Server
    Searching Information Online

  • Appendix G. Notices
    Trademarks

  • Appendix H. Contacting IBM
    Product Information

  • Index