Quick Beginnings

Installation Steps

To install the DB2 products, perform the following steps:

Install DB2 products. As part of this installation step, the following installation activities are optional:
1. Install on-line documentation.
2. Install translated messages.
Create or assign groups and user IDs.
Create a DB2 instance.
Create the Administration Server.
Create links for DB2 files (optional).

You can install the DB2 products on Version 4.1.4 or later of the AIX operating system using any of the following methods.

SMIT interface with Software bundles contains a list of software products that are suited for a particular use. Installation is easier with software bundles. Refer to "Installing Software Bundles Using SMIT".
SMIT also allows you to install a subset of products and filesets in software bundle. If you prefer to install only a selected set of DB2 products and filesets, see "Installing Products or Filesets Using SMIT".
If you prefer to use the installp command, you must first mount the DB2 product CD-ROM. You also need to mount the CD-ROM if you want to view the CD-ROM readme file or print the Postscript manuals prior to installation.

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