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Can Db2 Run on Linux?

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Can Db2 Run on Linux?
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The current Db2 LUW product runs on multiple Linux and UNIX distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, IBM AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris, and most Windows systems. Earlier versions also ran on OS/2.

How run Db2 command in Linux?

Start a terminal session, or type Alt + F2 to bring up the Linux “Run Command” dialog. Type db2cc to start the DB2 Control Center.

How do I start a Db2 database in Linux?

To start the instance:

  1. From the command line, enter the db2start command. The Db2 database manager applies the command to the current instance.
  2. From IBM® Data Studio, open the task assistant for starting the instance.
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