DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

An overview of installing your DB2 server product (Windows)

To install your DB2 server product:

1. Review your DB2 product prerequisites.
2. Review DB2 upgrade information if applicable.
3. Prepare the installation media:

   Product DVD

   Insert the DB2 product DVD into your DVD-ROM drive.

   Installation image

   If you downloaded an installation image, extract the file.

4. Install your DB2 product using:
   • the DB2 Setup wizard.
   • a silent installation with a response file.

   You can use the DB2 Setup wizard to perform installation and configuration tasks, such as:

   • Selecting DB2 installation type (typical, compact, or custom).
   • Selecting DB2 product installation location.
   • Installing the languages that you can specify later as the default language for the product interface and messages.
   • Setting up DB2 Extended Security.
   • Setting up a DB2 instance (including instance user setup. By default, it is same as the DAS user).
   • Setting up the DB2 Administration Server (including DAS user setup).
   • Setting up the DB2 Text Search server.
   • Setting up Administration contact and health monitor notification.
   • Setting up and configuring your instance setup and configuration (including instance user setup).
   • Preparing the DB2 tools catalog.
   • Specifying the DB2 Information Center port.
   • Creating response files.
   • Installing additional products.