How can I install the database management software in DB2 9?

This article mainly describes how to install the database management software of DB2 9, including the configuration file-based installation and manual installation, if you encounter DB2 9 database management software installation in practice, but you do not know how to install it correctly, then the following articles must be a mentor to you.

Description configuration file

Is a text file that contains the steps required for DB2 9 installation and some column setting values for configuration. The DB2 9 installer reads the preset installation values in the description configuration file for installation. You can use the following methods to generate the installation Description configuration file::

1. You can use the description file generator on the Windows platform. 2. Use the DB2 Installation Wizard to generate the file. 3. Modify the sample file provided in the product package.

This installation method is conducive to the distributed installation of the DB2 client. For example, you can first install a DB2 client and complete the configuration, and then generate a description configuration file, then install and copy similar clients. You can also use the db2cfexp command to output the installation configuration profile of the DB2 client software and server software.

Manual Installation

This installation method is only recommended to senior experts. It requires the installer to unpack and extract the installation parts from more than 970 packages. Because it is too complex, it is not recommended for junior users.

The above content describes the Configuration File Installation and manual installation of the DB2 9 database management software. We hope to provide you with some help in this regard.