Quick Beginnings

Table of Contents

  • Welcome to DB2 Universal Database!
    Conventions

    Introduction to DB2 Universal Database

  • Introduction to DB2 Enterprise - Extended Edition
    Processing in a Partitioned Database Environment
    Cost-Based Query Optimization
    Configuration
    Machines and Storage
    Nodegroups and Data Partitioning
    Multiple Logical Nodes
    Instances
    Fast Communications Manager
    High Availability

    DB2 Server Installation and Initial Configuration

  • Planning for Installation
    Memory Requirements
    Disk Requirements
    DB2 Servers
    DB2 Clients
    Software Requirements
    Server Product Requirements
    Client Product Requirements
    Possible Client-to-Server Connectivity Scenarios
    Migrating from Previous Versions of DB2
    Preparing Databases and Instances for Migration
    NetQuestion Search System
    Your next step

  • Installing and Configuring DB2 Universal Database on AIX
    Before You Begin
    Performing the Installation
    Post Installation Steps
    Step 1. Create a DB2 Instance
    Step 2. Create the Administration Server
    Step 3. Update the Node Configuration File
    Step 4. Enable the Fast Communications Manager
    Step 5. Modify the Environment to run DB2 Enterprise - Extended Edition
    Step 6. Enable the Execution of Remote Commands
    Step 7. Create Links for DB2 Files (Optional)
    Step 8. Start the Administration Server
    Step 9. Create the SAMPLE Database (Optional)
    Step 10. Install the License Key

  • Installing and Configuring DB2 Universal Database on HP-UX
    Before You Begin
    Performing the Installation
    Post Installation Steps
    Step 1. Create a DB2 Instance
    Step 2. Create the Administration Server
    Step 3. Update the Node Configuration File
    Step 4. Enable the Fast Communications Manager
    Step 5. Enable the Execution of Remote Commands
    Step 6. Create Links for DB2 Files (Optional)
    Step 7. Start the Administration Server
    Step 8. Create the SAMPLE Database (Optional)
    Step 9. Install the License Key

  • Installing and Configuring DB2 Universal Database for NUMA-Q
    Before You Begin
    Performing the Installation
    Post Installation Steps
    Step 1. Create a DB2 Instance
    Step 2. Create the Administration Server
    Step 3. Update the Node Configuration File
    Step 4. Enable the Fast Communications Manager
    Step 5. Enable the Execution of Remote Commands
    Step 6. Create Links for DB2 Files (Optional)
    Step 7. Start the Administration Server
    Step 8. Create the SAMPLE Database (Optional)
    Step 9. Install the License Key

  • Installing and Configuring DB2 Universal Database on Solaris
    Before You Begin
    Performing the Installation
    Post Installation Steps
    Step 1. Create a DB2 Instance
    Step 2. Create the Administration Server
    Step 3. Update the Node Configuration File
    Step 4. Enable the Fast Communications Manager
    Step 5. Check Available Paging Space
    Step 5. Enable the Execution of Remote Commands
    Step 6. Create Links for DB2 Files (Optional)
    Step 7. Start the Administration Server
    Step 8. Create the SAMPLE Database (Optional)
    Step 9. Install the License Key

  • DB2 Post-installation Migration Tasks
    Migrating Instances
    Possible Migration Error Messages and User Responses
    Migrating Databases
    Optional Post-Migration Tasks

  • Your Next Step
    DB2 Universal Database Administration Guide
    DB2 Universal Database Administration Guide: Planning
    DB2 Universal Database Administration Guide: Implementation
    DB2 Universal Database Administration Guide: Performance
    Task Information in other DB2 Documentation

    Installing DB2 Clients

  • Installing DB2 Clients
    DB2 Run-Time Client
    DB2 Administration Client
    DB2 Application Development Client
    Distributed Installation
    DB2 Thin Client

  • Installing DB2 Clients on Windows 32-Bit Operating Systems
    Before You Begin Installing
    Installing Without Administrator Authority
    Installation Steps

  • Installing DB2 Clients on OS/2 Operating Systems
    Before You Begin Installing
    Installation Steps

  • Installing DB2 Clients on UNIX Operating Systems
    Before You Begin
    About the db2setup utility
    Updating Kernel Configuration Parameters
    HP-UX Kernel Configuration Parameters
    NUMA-Q/PTX Kernel Configuration Parameters
    Solaris Kernel Configuration Parameters
    Installing Your DB2 Client
    Your next step

  • Control Center Installation and Configuration
    Application versus Applet
    Machine Configurations
    Supported Java Virtual Machines for the Control Center
    Setting Up and Working with the Control Center
    Control Center Services Setup (Applet Mode only)
    Working with the Control Center
    Functional Considerations
    Installation Tips for Control Center Help on UNIX Operating Systems
    Configuring TCP/IP on OS/2
    Enabling Local Loopback
    Enabling Localhost
    Verifying TCP/IP Configuration on OS/2
    Troubleshooting Information
    Administering DB2 for OS/390 and DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition servers with the Control Center
    Preparing DB2 for OS/390 Servers for the Control Center
    Working with the Control Center
    Other Sources of Information

    Configuring DB2 Communications

  • Configuring Client-to-Server Communications Using the Client Configuration Assistant
    LDAP Directory Support Considerations
    Before You Begin
    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. Basic Task Knowledge
    Starting the Client Configuration Assistant
    Starting the DB2 Control Center
    Entering Commands Using the Command Center
    Entering Commands Using the Command Line Processor
    DB2 Command Window
    Interactive Input Mode
    Working with the System Administrative Group
    Working with the Business Intelligence Functions
    Mounting CD-ROMs on UNIX Operating Systems
    Mounting the CD-ROM on AIX
    Mounting the CD-ROM on HP-UX
    Mounting the CD-ROM on Linux
    Mounting the CD-ROM on PTX
    Mounting the CD-ROM on Solaris
    Setting the Number of Licensed Processors
    Upgrading DB2 from Try and Buy Mode

  • Appendix B. 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 C. 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 D. 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 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
    Managing Warehouses using the Data Warehouse Center
    Understanding the Administration Server
    Developing Applications using the DB2 Application Development Client
    Running Your Own Applications

  • Appendix E. 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 F. Removing DB2 Products
    Stop the Administration Server
    Stop all DB2 instances
    Remove the Administration Server
    Remove DB2 instances (Optional)
    Remove DB2 Products

  • Appendix G. Notices
    Trademarks

  • Index

  • Contacting IBM
    Product Information