23.6. Installation and Configuration of DB2 Universal Database Server

Before installing DB2 product, it must be ensured that you meet prerequisite requirements of hardware and software components such as disk, memory, communication, operating system and so on, as discussed in previous sections.

23.6.1. Performing Installation Operation for IBM DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1

Follow the following steps to install IBM DB2 Universal Database Server Version 8.1:

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Log on to your computer and shut down any other programs so that the DB2 Setup Wizard can update files as required.
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Insert the DB2 UDB Server installation CD-ROM into CD-drive. The autorun feature automatically starts the DB2 Setup Wizard. The DB2 Setup Wizard determines the system ...

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