Chapter 3. Installing DB2
Now that you have seen the big picture of DB2, the next step is to install the software and start using it. DB2 offers several installation methods to suit your needs.
In this chapter, you learn about
• The DB2 installation methods
• Checking the installation requirements for DB2 servers
• Root and non-root installation on Linux and UNIX
• The user IDs and groups required to install DB2
• Installing DB2 using the DB2 Setup Wizard
• Installing DB2 using the silent install method
• Reducing DB2 product installation image size
• Installing multiple DB2 copies on the same server
• Upgrading to DB2 10 from previous DB2 versions
DB2 Installation: The Big Picture
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