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

Database Creation

database cylinder Work with a sample database to explore the features of your DB2 database system. If you are a new user, you can begin your exploration by creating the SAMPLE database, which contains tables and data that are referenced in the DB2 product documentation and sample programs.

DB2 databases include support for XML database objects and XML data. If you are interested in creating XML database objects and XML data, read the information about pureXML data store.

Create the SAMPLE database:

  • Using the Create SAMPLE Database window:
    Icon representing Create SAMPLE Database

Create your own database:

  • Using the Create Database With Automatic Maintenance wizard:
    Icon representing Create Database

To learn how to explore and manipulate the contents of your new database, take a look at basic administration tasks.