Quick Beginnings for DB2 Universal Database for UNIX

Installation Steps

To install DB2, perform the following steps:

1. Install DB2. As part of this installation step, the following installation activities are optional:

   1. Install the DB2 product online documentation.

   2. Install the DB2 product translated messages.

2. Create or assign groups and user IDs.

3. Create a DB2 instance.

4. Create the Administration Server.

5. Install the license key.

6. Create links for DB2 files (optional).

You can install DB2 using any of the following methods:

Using dsh

Allows you to simultaneously install DB2 on multiple RS/6000 SP nodes.

Using SMIT

Allows you to install a subset of products and filesets on a single machine. If you want to install only a selected set of DB2 filesets or components, see Install Products or Filesets Using SMIT.

Installing software bundles using SMIT

A software bundle contains a list of filesets that are suited for a particular use. Installation, although easier with software bundles, only occurs on a single machine.

If you prefer to use the installp command, you must first mount the DB2 CD-ROM. You also need to mount the CD-ROM if you want to view the Installation Notes or print the postscript manuals prior to installation.

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