IBM DB2 database can be installed on Linux, UNIX, or Windows operating systems. We are going to install DB2 Version 10.1 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server from the command interface. IBM DB2 is a next-generation data platform for transactional and analytical operations.
How start Db2 services in Linux?
- From the command line, enter the db2start command. The Db2 database manager applies the command to the current instance.
- From IBM® Data Studio, open the task assistant for starting the instance.
How do I connect to a Db2 instance in Linux?
- From the DB2 command line processor, connect your DB2 database using the following syntax: db2=> CONNECT TO <database_name> USER <userid> USING <password>
- Bind the MERANT SQL files to the database, using special options on the BIND command, based on your installation.