DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Release Notes for DB2 Version 9.7 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.

Contents

Description

DB2 database products are available in several different editions, each offering different features and functionality. For information about the DB2 database products available for each operating system, refer to DB2 database product and packaging information and DB2 Connect™ overview.

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:

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to Installation requirements for DB2 database products.

Installing DB2 database products

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

For fix pack installation instructions, refer to Applying fix packs.

If you are upgrading from an earlier DB2 version, additional information can be found at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=71&uid=swg21200005.

Known problems

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

To create your own query, go to the Advanced search page on the IBM Software Support website: http://www.ibm.com/support/advsrch.wss