3.5. Installing DB2 Manually (Linux/UNIX Only)

DB2 supports two additional methods for installing DB2 on Linux and UNIX.

  • Using the operating system's native install tool

  • Using the db2_install script

These two methods require a certain level of operating system knowledge. Tasks such as user and instance creation and configuration that would be performed for you by the DB2 Setup Wizard or during a response file installation must be performed after the product is installed. We do not recommend using either of these methods if you are new to DB2.

3.5.1. Installing DB2 Using the Native Operating System Install Tool

When installing DB2 using an operating system's native install tool, it is important to identify the required, typical, and optional DB2 ...

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