DB2 Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Connect for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Version 9.5
IBM

Welcome to First Steps for DB2 Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Welcome to First Steps for DB2 Connect for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Steps leading up to, and merging into a database cylinder First Steps introduces some of the key database functions that you can perform using DB2 database systems. These include accessing and managing data objects, maintaining databases automatically by taking advantage of autonomic capabilities, and protecting data using access control techniques. First Steps also points you to additional sources of information about DB2 database systems and its features.

The Control Center is set of tools that you can use to manage and administer your data servers and databases. The Command Line Processor (CLP) is a text-based interface that you can use to run DB2 commands, SQL statements, and database utilities. These interfaces are included with the IBM Data Server Client.

In addition to the CLP and the Control Center, you may want use the IBM Data Studio Administration Console, a Web-based application to manage your DB2 data servers. It helps you maintain required levels of performance by reducing the time to resolve problems and ultimately avoid problems altogether. Data Studio Administration Console is a separate application that you can obtain from the IBM Data Studio Web site.

In addition to the CLP and the Control Center, you can use the IBM Data Studio Administration Console, a Web-based application to manage several DB2 database systems at the same time. It helps you maintain required levels of performance by reducing the time to resolve problems and ultimately avoid problems altogether. Data Studio Administration Console is a separate application that you can obtain from the IBM Data Studio Web site.

Details on all product features and licensing terms included with DB2 database products are available in the DB2 Version 9.5 product licensing information technote.

Details on all product features and licensing terms included with DB2 Connect are available in the DB2 Connect Version 9.5 licensing information technote.

First Steps helps you perform the following tasks:

To make full use of the resources provided by First Steps, you must have access to the online DB2 Information Center.