DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Each operating system has a different set of password rules.
When choosing a password, you need to be aware that your password length can be up to the maximum number of characters supported by your operating system.
Some operating systems might have more password rules, such as minimum length and simplicity, and some operating systems can be configured to use different password encryption algorithms. See the appropriate operating system documentation for more information.
To enable long password support on the AIX® operating system, Version 6.1, or later, install APAR IZ35001 on the DB2® client and server machines.
For Windows, if a password contains the character ^ then it must be substituted with the three caret symbol ^^^. If a password contains the character ", then it must be substituted with the characters \".