DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Stopping DB2 processes during an interactive installation (Windows®)

If you are modifying or installing a new product on top of an existing DB2® copy, it is recommended to stop the DB2 processes of the DB2 copy before proceeding. You must exercise extreme caution when you stop active DB2 processes because the termination of a DB2 process can cause the loss of data.

To lessen the risk of data loss, it is recommended that you issue the db2stop command for each instance.

The following describes how to stop DB2 processes.

1. For an interactive installation, to stop any running DB2 processes, specify the /F option for the setup command. The /F option stops the running processes, and the message and prompt are not displayed.
2. In addition, DB2 services can be viewed in the Services Window to ensure that they have been stopped.