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Chapter 3. Installing DB2

Now that you have an overview of DB2, the next step is to install it. In this chapter we walk you through the DB2 installation process on the Windows, Linux, and UNIX platforms with step-by-step installation instructions. For the latest information about DB2 installation system requirements, see

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/sysreq305

In this chapter you will learn about:

• The various DB2 installation methods

• The user IDs and groups required to install DB2

• Installing DB2 using the DB2 Setup Wizard

• Installing DB2 in a distributed environment using the Silent install method

• Installing DB2 licenses

• Installing DB2 FixPaks