Updating DB2 fix packs in virtual system database patterns

Applying DB2® fix pack or special build updates during deployment

About this task

You can now upgrade the base installation of DB2 to a fix pack level during the deployment itself.

Procedure

  1. Before you begin, upload the fix pack/special build that you want to apply. Refer to Uploading DB2 fix packs for virtual system database patterns for these steps.
  2. Click the Workload Console tab at the top of the Welcome page to open the console.
  3. Click Patterns > Virtual System Patterns.
  4. Click any of the Default DB2 Patterns.
  5. Click the Deploy button to open the pattern deployment page.
  6. Expand the DB2 Server menu from the right pane.
  7. Select the fix pack/special build from the Available Fix Packs drop-down menu.
  8. Enter the other necessary details.
  9. Click Quick Deploy/Prepare to Deploy to start the deployment.