DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Mounting the CD or DVD (Linux)

To mount a CD-ROM on Linux operating systems, issue the mount command.

Before you begin

Depending on your system configuration, you might need root user authority to mount discs.

Procedure

To mount the CD or DVD on Linux operating systems:

Insert the CD or DVD in the drive and enter the following command:
```
mount -t iso9660 -o ro /dev/cdrom /cdrom
```
where /cdrom represents the mount point of the CD or DVD.
Log out.

Results

Your CD or DVD file system is now mounted. View the contents of the CD or DVD by placing the disc in the drive and enter the cd /cdrom command where cdrom is the mount point directory.