Ubuntu 10.04 - DB2 9.7

DB2 only supports the Long Term Support (LTS) versions of Ubuntu. The information contained in this page outlines Ubuntu 10.04 specific information on DB2 9.7.

Common requirements

• DB2 9.7 requires Ubuntu 10.04 release.
• Before installing DB2, please use the "apt-get" command to install the following packages: libaio1, ksh, libstdc++6-4.4-dev and libstdc++6-4.4-pic.

DB2 and Ubuntu Whitepaper

The validated service update levels for this distribution are listed below. Depending on availability of critical fixes, the minimum and recommended levels may vary.

* Minimum level - contains fixes that are critical to the stability of DB2.
** Recommended level - contains fixes that are crucial to performance and/or security of DB2

The base kernel level and the base library levels listed here are the default levels provided by the Linux Environment in question. Kernel and library levels that differ from this due to update packages provided by the Linux distributor are also supported.

DB2 9.7 and Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms (TSA MP) Support
Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms is not supported on Ubuntu. If DB2 is installed on Ubuntu, there will be an error logged in the install log file indicating that the SA MP Base Component could not be installed because system prerequisites were not met. Without SA MP, availability of resources cannot be automatically managed.

Database manager resources in an inconsistent state when issuing a db2start with DB2 9.7 and Ubuntu 10.04 on x86_64
After the creation of a new instance, a SQL1072C code may appear when issuing a db2start. Should this occur, issue the command "ipclean -a" as the instance user and then issue the db2start command once again.

DB2 graphical installer support
The DB2 graphical installer is not supported under Ubuntu. DB2 should be installed by running the "db2_install" script or via silent install using a response file.