Memory requirements for servers

At a minimum, a DB2 UDB server installation requires 256 MB of RAM. 

Additional memory may be required. However, when determining memory 

requirements, be aware of the following:

Additional memory may be required for non DB2 software that may be 

running on your system. 

Additional memory is required to support database clients. 

Specific performance requirements may determine the amount of memory 

needed. 

Memory requirements will be affected by the size and complexity of your 

database system. 

Memory requirements will be affected by the extent of database activity and 

the number of clients accessing your system. 

Communication requirements

When using TCP/IP as the communication protocol, no additional software is 

needed for connectivity. For more supported communication protocols, please 

refer to DB2 UDB manual 

Quick Beginnings for DB2 Servers V8

, GC09 4836 or 

log on to IBM's Infocenter for DB2 at: 

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2help/index.jsp

4.1.2  Installation procedure

Table 4 2 shows the four installation methods in which DB2 UDB can be 

installed. For completeness we have provided the information for supported 

Linux, UNIX, and Windows operating systems. Each of the methods listed has its 

own pros and cons, and depends on the environment. For a discussion on the 

preferred method, please refer to the IBM redbook 

Up and running with DB2 for 

Linux

, SG24 6899.

Table 4 2   DB2 installation methods

Installation method

Linux

UNIX

Windows

DB2 setup wizard

yes

yes

yes

db2_install

yes

yes

no

Response file installation

yes

yes

yes

Native installation tool

e.g. RPM

yes

no

For our project, and for a conversion project in general, the DB2 UDB 

Application Development Client 

is required. It provides libraries for application 

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