DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Release Notes for DB2 Version 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

The Release Notes provide a list of useful topics and links for when you install a DB2® database product or fix pack.

Description
Backward compatibility
System requirements
Installing DB2 database products
Known problems

Description

DB2 database products are available in several different editions, each offering different features and function.

A fix pack is a cumulative collection of APAR fixes. In general, fix packs can be applied on top of any previously shipped maintenance to bring the system up to the current fix pack level.

Backward compatibility

For information about changes in the features and functionality of DB2 database products, refer to What's Changed:

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to Requirements for DB2 products.

Installing DB2 database products

For step-by-step installation instructions, see the following topics in the information center:

If you are upgrading from an earlier DB2 version, additional information can be found at Upgrade to DB2 Version 10.5.

Known problems

Limitations and known problems for DB2 database products are documented in:

The Troubleshooting and support section of the documentation: Troubleshooting DB2
Technotes and APARs on the DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows product support Web site: http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/Software/Information_Management/DB2_for_Linux,_UNIX_and_Windows

As problems are discovered and resolved, those resources are updated. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. The following links start customized queries of the technotes and APARs: