DB2 Setup wizard installation walkthrough

When installing DB2® Enterprise Server Edition using the DB2 Setup wizard, there are several panels. The following leads you through these panels.

1. To start the IBM® DB2 Setup Launchpad, run the db2setup command from the directory where the DB2 installation image resides. For example,

   setup.exe -l C:\tmp\install.log -t C:\tmp\install.trc

   The -l and -t recommended parameters enable DB2 logging and tracing.

   Where the IBM DB2 Setup Launchpad opens. From this window, you can view the DB2 Enterprise Server Edition release information, upgrade options, and pre-installation planning, or you can proceed directly to the installation.

   Figure 1. DB2 Setup Launchpad

   
2. To install a DB2 product, click Install a Product. The Install a Product panel displays. This window displays the products available for installation.
   Figure 2. Install a Product window

   
   Click Install New. The Welcome Panel displays.
3. The Welcome Panel. This panel displays the DB2 product that you chose to install.
   Figure 3. DB2 Setup wizard Welcome Panel

   
   To end the installation, you can click you can click Cancel at any time.

   Click Next to continue.

4. The Software License Agreement Panel. This panel displays the IBM and non-IBM licensing terms.
   Figure 4. Software License Agreement Panel

   
   After reviewing the software licensing agreement, select Accept to accept the terms.

   Click Next to continue.

5. The Select the installation type Panel. On this panel, you specify the type of installation to perform. You can also view the features to be installed.
   Figure 5. Select the installation type Panel

   
   You can use the DB2 Setup wizard to specify :
   • The typical setup includes basic database server function, database administration tools, and most product features and functionary. To add features for application development and other optional functionality later in the setup process, select Custom.
   • The Compact setup includes basic DB2 features and functionality, and minimal configuration is performed.
   • For Custom setup, if you are already familiar with DB2 features and settings, you can select features that you want installed and specify your configuration preferences. The default settings for a custom installation are the same as those for a typical installation, but you can customize optional features and configuration parameters.
   • If you choose to set up using a default setting, you must specify the Typical field.
   To view the features to be installed, click View Features. The View Features dialog box opens and displays the features to be installed.

   Installation help can guide you through each of the installation panels. To invoke the installation help, click Help or press F1.

   Click Next to continue.

6. The Select installation, response file creation, or both Panel. From this panel, you can choose to perform the installation now or, save the installation settings to a response file for installation later or, perform both (perform the installation now and save the installation settings to a response file).
   Figure 6. Select installation, response file creation, or both Panel

   
   You can use the DB2 Setup wizard to:
   • Install the product. When you are finished stepping through the DB2 Setup wizard, your DB2 database product is installed on your system. Response file is not saved.
   • Create and save the installation settings in a response file, but not install the product. You can use this response file to install this product later. The DB2 database product is not installed. The DB2 Setup wizard only generates the response file that is based on your selections.
   • Install the product and create and save a response file that you can use as a record of your choices.
   If you choose to create a response file, you can specify the name and location of the response file in the Response file name field. This same response file can be updated to use on another set of hosts as well.

   Click Next to continue.

7. The Select installation directory Panel. On this panel, you specify the directory where you want to install your DB2 database product.
   Figure 7. Select installation directory Panel

   
   To view the disk space that is required for the installation of the selected features click Disk space. The Disk Space Requirement dialog box opens and displays the available disk space for the currently selected features.

   Click Next to continue.

8. The Set user information for the default DB2 Administration Server (DAS). On this panel you to specify the domain, user name and password for the DB2 Administration Server.
   Figure 8. Set user information for the default DB2 Administration Server

   
   The DAS runs on your computer to provide support that is required by the DB2 tools. Specify the user information for the DAS.

   Click Next to continue.

9. The Configure DB2 instances Panel. On this panel, you can view and change the DB2 instances.
   Figure 9. Configure DB2 instances Panel

   

   To view and change the DB2 instance configuration panel, click Configure. The TCP/IP port number is used by a DB2 instance to listen for incoming DB2 connections. The port number value must be in the range 1024 - 65535 and must be available on all hosts.

   Click Next to continue.

10. The Set up notifications Panel. In this panel you can manually configure your notifications to be sent to local or to remote contact list.
    Figure 10. Set up notifications Panel

    

    You can set up your DB2 server to automatically send notifications to alert administrators when a database needs attention. The contact information is stored in the administration contact list. You need an unauthenticated SMTP server to send these notifications. If you do not set up your DB2 server to send notification currently, the health alerts are still recorded in the administration notification log.

    You can set the administration contact option to be local (create a contact list on this computer) or remote (use an existing contact list on another DB2 server). You must specify the remote DB2 server.

    Click Next to continue.

    Note: The Set up notifications Panel is unavailable in the Typical Install GUI option for DB2 Express® Edition and DB2 Express - C Edition. If you want this panel to be available during the installation process, you must choose the Custom Install GUI option.
11. The Specify a contact for health monitor notification Panel. On this panel, you can choose to create an administration contact.
    Figure 11. Specify a contact for health monitor notification Panel

    
    By default, a health monitor runs on the DB2 instance you are setting up. You can either specify the administration contact for this instance or defer this task until after the installation is complete.

    Click Next to continue.

    Note: The Specify a contact for health monitor notification Panel is unavailable in the Typical Install GUI option for DB2 Express Edition and DB2 Express - C Edition. If you want this panel to be available during the installation process, you must choose the Custom Install GUI option.
12. The Enable operating system security for DB2 objects Panel. This panel enables operating system security.
    Figure 12. Enable operating system security for DB2 objects Panel

    
    To enable the operating system security, specify the administrator and user group information.

    Click Next to continue.

    Note: The Enable operating system security for DB2 objects Panel is unavailable in the Typical Install GUI option for DB2 Express Edition and DB2 Express - C Edition. If you want this panel to be available during the installation process, you must choose the Custom Install GUI option.
13. The Start copying files and create response file Panel. This panel outlines the information that you need to create the response file. This is the final step before the installation wizard starts copying the program files.
    Figure 13. Start copying files and create response file Panel

    
    This panel displays the choices necessary to complete the DB2 installation or to create a response file. Review all the features that are listed in this panel before clicking Finish. To change any of these settings, click Back to go back to the previous pages in the DB2 Setup wizard and change your choices. To start the installation process across all specified hosts, click Finish.
14. The Setup is Complete Panel. This panel indicates the DB2 files are copied to your computer and the system configuration is complete.
    Figure 14. Setup is Complete Panel

    
    The installation log is located at C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents.

    To use your DB2 database product, you must have a valid license. For information about obtaining and applying DB2 license files, see DB2 database product licensing and support.

    To start using your DB2 database product, shut down all the software programs that are running on the system and restart the program.
15. The Install additional products Panel. This panel displays the additional products that can be installed after the DB2 database product installation.
    Figure 15. Install additional products Panel

    
    You can optionally install any of the following product by clicking the corresponding Install button. IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio provides application development support for .NET applications directly in Visual Studio 2008. To launch the installation process of IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio, click Install. After the installation is complete, you can review the post-installation steps, the log file for more details on what was set up, and the status of each remote host.

    Click Finish to exit.

16. Optional. The Install Data Studio components Panel. Optionally, you can install the Data Studio components.
    Figure 16. Install Data Studio components Panel

    
    To install the Data Studio components, restart the IBM DB2 Setup Launchpad by running the db2setup command. Click Install Data Studio components. The Install Data Studio components panel displays the products available for installation.