IBM VERSION 9 manual Software considerations, DB2 product installation on NFS Network File System

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Package requirements for Red Hat

Directory

Package name

Description

 

 

 

/System Environment/

rsh-server

This package contains a set of programs

Daemons

 

which allow users to run commands on

 

 

a remote computer. Required for

 

 

partitioned database environments. This

 

 

package is not required if you configure

 

 

DB2 to use ssh.

 

 

 

/System Environment/

nfs-utils

Network File System support package.

Daemons

 

It allows access to local files from

 

 

remote computers.

 

 

 

Software considerations:

vOne of the following browsers is required to view online help and to run First Steps (db2fs):

Mozilla 1.4 and up

Firefox 1.0 and up

Netscape 7.0 and up

vAn 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 or if you want to use any DB2 graphical tools. (Available only on Linux for x86 and Linux on AMD 64/EM64T.)

DB2 product installation on NFS (Network File System):

The installation of DB2 products on NFS (Network File System) is not recommended. Running DB2 products on NFS (for example, NFS mounting /opt/IBM/db2/V9.1 and then running off code that was physically installed on a remote system) requires several manual setup steps. There are also a number of potential issues with setting up NFS for DB2. These include possible problems that involve:

vPerformance (impacted by network performance)

vAvailability (you are allowing a single point of failure)

vLicensing (there is no checking done across machines)

vDiagnosing NFS errors can be difficult

As mentioned, the setup for NFS will require several manual actions including:

vEnsuring that the mount point preserve the install path

vPermission must be controlled (for example, write permission should not be given to the mounting machine)

vDB2 registries have to be set up manually and maintained across all mounting machines

vThe list installed DB2 products and features command (db2ls) must be set up and maintained properly if you need to detect DB2 products and features

vMore care is required when updating your DB2 product environment

vMore steps are required when cleaning up on the exporting machine and the mounting machine

For detailed instructions, look for the “Setting Up DB2 on NFS Mounted File System” white paper which will be available soon after DB2 Version 9 is made available.

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Contents DB2 Page DB2 Edition Notice Contents Appendix F. Notices About this book Vi Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Part 1. Getting started with DB2 installation Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Installation prerequisites Disk and memory requirementsGetting started with database authorities Load authority in Administration Guide Implementation Additional client considerations Operating System Service Pack HardwareAdditional software considerations Security issues when installing the DB2 database managerRelated tasks Related referenceInstallation prerequisites Unix platforms Procedure DB2 system administrator group considerations WindowsGranting user rights Windows PrerequisitesExtending the directory schema Windows Distribution Requirements Hardware Package requirements server onlyPackage name Description Software considerations DB2 product installation on NFS Network File SystemCentralized user-management considerations Linux Related reference Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Installation Installing DB2 servers WindowsRestrictions Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Installing DB2 servers Linux Cd /cdrom Related concepts Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Verifying your installation Db2fs First steps command in Command Reference DB2 product license files DB2 product licensingLicense→Generate Compliance Report Checking DB2 license complianceUpgrading a Try and Buy license Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Part 2. Getting started with DB2 administration Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Creating your own database Database basics Basic administrationVerifying your new database Control Center with a database selected Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Automatic database backup Automatic maintenanceAutomatic statistics collection Using automatic statistics collection in Performance Guide Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Basic GUI navigation concepts DB2 administration and development toolsStart Menu Control Center menu barsToolbars Contents Pane Details viewWizards Object treesInfopops Object filteringGetting started with the Control Center Mandatory fieldsHelp Custom AdvancedControl Center advanced view with a table selected Control Center advanced view with a database selected To customize objects and actionsGetting started with the Command Editor Setting up notification and contact listsCommand Editor window To run commands and SQL statements Health Center window Getting started with the Health CenterGetting started with the Task Center Task Center window Getting started with the Journal Journal window Database HistoryDatabase History Getting started with the Configuration AssistantGetting started with the Replication Center Replication Center window Getting started with the Web Command CenterGetting started with the Web Health Center Related concepts Part 3. Appendixes Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Appendix A. Installing DB2 servers using response files Response file installation basicsResponse file considerations Creating a response file using the DB2 Setup wizard Encrypted = Daspassword Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Changing the DB2 interface language Windows Appendix B. Language supportChanging the DB2 interface language Linux Language Language identifier Supported DB2 interface languagesDisplaying the db2setup command in your national language Bourne sh, korn ksh, and bash shellsShell Appendix B. Language support Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Appendix C. Installing DB2 fix packs Procedure Related referenceApplying fix packs Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Uninstalling your DB2 product Windows Appendix D. Uninstalling your DB2 productDb2unins command Add/Remove ProgramsRelated reference Stopping DB2 instances Linux Stopping the DB2 administration server LinuxRemoving DB2 instances Linux Removing the DB2 administration server LinuxDb2idrop Remove instance command in Command Reference Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Appendix E. DB2 Database technical information Overview of the DB2 technical informationDocumentation feedback Name Form Number Available in print DB2 Connect-specific technical information Ordering printed DB2 books Displaying SQL state help from the command line processor Accessing different versions of the DB2 Information Center On Linux, enter the following command Restart the DB2 Information Center service DB2 tutorials DB2 troubleshooting informationTerms and Conditions Appendix F. Notices Canada Trademarks Getting started with DB2 installation and administration DB2 IndexDAS Page Getting started with DB2 installation and administration To learn more about DB2 products, go to Contacting IBMGetting started with DB2 installation and administration Page Part Number CT3ZKNA Spine information

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