DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Installing a DB2 pureScale environment (AIX)

Installing the DB2® pureScale® Feature in AIX® operating systems requires that you perform several tasks.

About this task

Installing a DB2 pureScale environment is a complex procedure because it requires an extensive environment setup in addition to installing the software. It is essential to write an installation plan that includes all of the steps specified in this task.

Procedure

To install the DB2 pureScale Feature on AIX operating systems:

  1. Write a plan with all the tasks and details. Read Plan your DB2 pureScale Feature installation (AIX).
  2. From your plan, perform the required prerequisite and preinstallation tasks that you specified in your plan. This helps to ensure that you deal with all the prerequisites and set up the required environment. See the topics listed under Preinstallation of DB2 pureScale Feature (AIX).
  3. Perform one of the installation methods that you chose in your plan:
  4. Perform the required post-installation tasks that you indicated in your plan including, verifying your installation. For more information, see Performing post-installation tasks for the DB2 pureScale Feature (AIX).
  5. Perform any of the optional tasks that you indicated in your plan. For more information, see Taking the first steps after installing the DB2 pureScale Feature (AIX).

What to do next

After you complete the installation, you can start creating and using databases in your DB2 pureScale environment.