IBM Data Server Client Packages Version 10.1

Scenario: Installation of IBM Data Studio client

This scenario describes the installation of IBM® Data Studio client from the DB2® Enterprise Server Edition product media.

The computer is running Linux operating system and has an internet connection.

Starting the DB2 Setup wizard

To start the DB2 Setup wizard, run the db2setup command from the directory where the DB2 installation image resides as follows:

./db2setup -l /tmp/db2setup.log -t /tmp/db2setup.trc

The -l and -t recommended parameters enable DB2 logging and tracing.

After you issue this command, the IBM DB2 Setup Launchpad opens. The following figures shows the DB2 Setup Launchpad:

Figure 1. DB2 Setup launchpad

From this window, you can view the DB2 Enterprise Server Edition release information, upgrade options and pre-installation planning, or you can proceed directly to the IBM Data Studio installation.

Installing IBM Data Studio

To install the IBM Data Studio components, click Install Data Studio components. The Install Data Studio components panel displays the products available for installation.

Figure 2. Install Data Studio components Panel

A view of the Install Data Studio components Panel.

Click Download IBM Data Studio to download the IBM Data Studio client. This opens a browser window and directs you to the download web page.

Follow the installation instructions specified in the release notes.