Install > Installing WebSphere Commerce > Installing WebSphere Commerce using the custom installation > Create a WCS instance > Before you create or modify an instance with Configuration Manager
Configuration Manager prerequisites
Verify the locale of the non-root user with which you are starting the Configuration Manager server and the Configuration Manager client use a supported locale.
Start the WebSphere Commerce database server.
Verify the DB2 Fenced user group is assigned to the DB2 user ID.
If you are using a remote Configuration Manager client, it must be at the same level as the Configuration Manager server.
See also