Verify the installation

The installation wizard provides a status report when the installation is complete. Additionally, run the DB2 First Steps operation to verify the installation is successful.

For more information about verifying the DB2 installation, visit this website: Verifying the installation using the command line processor.

  1. To run the DB2 First Steps operation, choose your operating system first:
    • UNIX or Linux operating systems
    • Windows operating systems
  2. Complete the following step according to your operation system:

    • On the UNIX or Linux operating systems:

      Enter this command:DB_INSTANCE_HOME/sqllib/bin/db2f.

    • On the Windows operating systems:

      Click Start > Programs > IBM DB2 > DB2 Copy Name > Set-up Tools > First Step.

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