DB2 application development overview - DB2 Express-C: The Developer for XML, PHP, C/C++, Java, and .NET - page 12

DB2 Express-C installation
Before installing DB2 database, consult the system requirements listed in
following Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/sysreqs.html

The user installing DB2 should have System Administrator authority on the
system where the installation is to occur.

In a Linux system, you can use uname -a to determine the current kernel level
and rpm -qa | grep glibc for the glibc version.

There are a number of common and alternate methods for installing DB2:
DB2 Setup Wizard
GUI installer available on Linux (requires X window server) and Windows
operating systems. It can be used to create instances and response files.
Response file install
Automated install using the response file to avoid user interaction during
install and to ensure the same install options are used for multiple installs.
db2_install script
It is only available on Linux and installs all components for the DB2 product
with English interface support. Additional language support can be selected
using -L parameter. It allows more control over the setup process and less
over the installation process. No user and group creation or configuration will
occur.
Third-party deployment tools
Installation method for Windows. Used for mass client deployment using
Windows Active Directory®, Windows System Management Server, or Tivoli.

Table 1-2 summarizes DB2 installation methods.

Table 1-2 DB2 installation methods

Installation method Windows Linux or UNIX

DB2 Setup Wizard Yes Yes

db2_install Script No Yes

Response file installation Yes Yes

Third-party deployment tools Yes No