Install DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS

 

This section explains some important notes and prerequisites to consider before installing DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS for use with WebSphere Portal.

 

Before you begin

 

Install

To use DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS as the database software for WebSphere Portal, have DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS installed on your z/OS system. Refer to DB2 for OS/390 and z/OS product documentation for instructions.

The following prerequisites must exist separately from the WebSphere Portal installation.

  • Configure your DB2 Connect client with the following commands:

    • db2 update dbm cfg using tp_mon_name WAS

    • db2 update dbm cfg using spm_name hostname, where hostname is the host.name for the portal

  • The DB2 Connect client must be installed on the same machine as WebSphere Portal.

  • The DB2 subsystem must be on a z/OS or OS/390 platform.

 

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See also

 

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