DB2 Connect Version 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Additional installation considerations for DB2 Connect server products (Linux)

Before you install DB2 Connect™ server products on Linux operating systems, ensure that the system you choose meets the necessary operating system, hardware, software, and communications requirements.

For the most up-to-date installation requirements for DB2 Connect products, see System requirements for IBM® DB2 Connect. This techdoc uses IBM Software Product Compatibility Reports (SPCR). With the SPCR tool, you can locate and find complete lists of supported operating systems, system requirements, prerequisites, and optional supported software for DB2 Connect products.

In addition to system requirements, installing a DB2 Connect product has these additional considerations.

Distribution requirements

For the latest information about the supported Linux distributions, point your browser to www.ibm.com/db2/linux/validate.

You might be required to update your kernel configuration parameters. The kernel configuration parameters are set in /etc/sysctl.conf. See the Modifying kernel parameters (Linux) section of the DB2® Information Center. Refer to your operating system manual for information about setting and activating these parameters using the sysctl command.

Software requirements

An X Window System software capable of rendering a graphical user interface is required if you want to use the DB2 Setup wizard to install DB2 Connect or if you want to use any DB2 graphical tools.
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Communication requirements

For TCP/IP connectivity, no additional software is required.