IBM VERSION 9 manual DB2 tutorials, DB2 troubleshooting information

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DB2 tutorials

The DB2 tutorials help you learn about various aspects of DB2 products. Lessons provide step-by-step instructions.

Before you begin:

You can view the XHTML version of the tutorial from the Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2help/.

Some lessons use sample data or code. See the tutorial for a description of any prerequisites for its specific tasks.

DB2 tutorials:

To view the tutorial, click on the title.

Native XML data store

Set up a DB2 database to store XML data and to perform basic operations with the native XML data store.

Visual Explain Tutorial

Analyze, optimize, and tune SQL statements for better performance using

Visual Explain.

Related concepts:

v“Visual Explain overview” in Administration Guide: Implementation

DB2 troubleshooting information

A wide variety of troubleshooting and problem determination information is available to assist you in using DB2 products.

DB2 documentation

Troubleshooting information can be found in the DB2 Troubleshooting Guide or the Support and Troubleshooting section of the DB2 Information Center. There you will find information on how to isolate and identify problems using DB2 diagnostic tools and utilities, solutions to some of the most common problems, and other advice on how to solve problems you might encounter with your DB2 products.

DB2 Technical Support Web site

Refer to the DB2 Technical Support Web site if you are experiencing problems and want help finding possible causes and solutions. The Technical Support site has links to the latest DB2 publications, TechNotes, Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs or bug fixes), fix packs, and other resources. You can search through this knowledge base to find possible solutions to your problems.

Access the DB2 Technical Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ software/data/db2/udb/support.html

Related concepts:

v“Introduction to problem determination” in Troubleshooting Guide

v“Overview of the DB2 technical information” on page 79

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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 Getting started with database authorities Installation prerequisitesDisk and memory requirements Load authority in Administration Guide Implementation Additional client considerations Operating System Service Pack HardwareRelated reference Security issues when installing the DB2 database managerAdditional software considerations Related tasksInstallation prerequisites Unix platforms Prerequisites DB2 system administrator group considerations WindowsProcedure Granting user rights WindowsExtending 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 Restrictions InstallationInstalling DB2 servers Windows 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 Control Center menu bars DB2 administration and development toolsBasic GUI navigation concepts Start MenuObject trees Contents Pane Details viewToolbars WizardsInfopops Object filteringHelp Getting started with the Control CenterMandatory fields 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 Response file considerations Appendix A. Installing DB2 servers using response filesResponse file installation basics 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 languagesShell Displaying the db2setup command in your national languageBourne sh, korn ksh, and bash shells Appendix B. Language support Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Applying fix packs Appendix C. Installing DB2 fix packsProcedure Related reference Getting started with DB2 installation and administration Add/Remove Programs Appendix D. Uninstalling your DB2 productUninstalling your DB2 product Windows Db2unins commandRelated 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 Documentation feedback Appendix E. DB2 Database technical informationOverview of the DB2 technical information 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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