vAlthough response files in Version 8 and Version 9 have similar formats, there are version limitations as to where response files can be used. For example, any response file generated in DB2 Version 9 can only be used to install DB2 Version 9; it cannot be used to install DB2 Version 8. The opposite is also true, where response files generated in DB2 Version 8 cannot be used to install DB2 Version 9. This is primarily caused by mandatory keywords that are new in Version 9.
vIf you are using the DB2 Setup wizard:
– You can save your settings in a response file during the installation in the Select the installation action panel of the DB2 Setup wizard.
– You are creating a response file based on just the installation you are performing. This method is recommended if you have either a fairly simple configuration or if you want to create a response file that you plan to later customize.
– A response file is only generated if you allow the installation process to complete, and it completes successfully. If you cancel the installation, or if the installation fails, the response file is not created.
vYou can use a response file to install an identical configuration across every workstation on your network or to install multiple configurations of a DB2 product. You can then distribute this file to every workstation where you want this product to be installed.
vIf you use the response file generator (Windows only), you are creating the response file based on an existing installation. This method is recommended when you have a more complex configuration, one that you manually configured. If you are using the response file generator after generating the response file, you might need to input user names and passwords
Related concepts:
v“Response file installation basics” on page 61
Related tasks:
v“Response file installation of DB2 overview (Linux and UNIX)” in Installation and Configuration Supplement
v“Response file installation of DB2 overview (Windows)” in Installation and Configuration Supplement
Creating a response file using the DB2 Setup wizard
You can create a response file using the DB2 Setup wizard based on the installation you are performing. This response file will be generated based on your DB2 Setup wizard selections. You can then use the response file to perform an unattended installation using the same settings.
Procedure:
To create a response file using the DB2 Setup wizard:
1.From the DB2 Setup launchpad, select Install New for the product you want to install, or, select Work with Existing to select the DB2 copy you want to work with.
2.Select the product or DB2 copy you want to install and click Next to launch the DB2 Setup wizard.
3.Click Next on the Welcome page and accept the license agreement terms.
62Getting started with DB2 installation and administration
