Specifies that the databases will be started with read-write (RW) access. This is the default.

Specifies that the databases will be started with read-only (RO) access. You cannot change the data in the database while the database is in RO mode.

Specifies that the databases will be started and made available only to the DB2 utilities.

Select to start all of the databases, table spaces, and index spaces at the same time that you start the database. You still need to explicitly start any spaces that were explicitly stopped.

Shows the selected databases to start. Clear the check box in the Start column if you decide against starting the particular database.

Marks all the databases in the list. All databases in the list will be started.

Clears the check boxes from all databases in the list. No databases will be started.

Accept the values and close the window.

Displays the DB2 commands that are generated by your choices in this notebook.

Cancels any unsaved changes and closes the notebook or window.