50 DB2 Nuggets #24 : Resource Info - Lists of DB2 technotes for resolving db2 issue by yourself.

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My friends contact me to ask db2 issues. Most of them are known issues or not difficult (at least I think) enough to be resolved by themselves. The main reason is that they don't have enough information where the documents are.

I'm writing a document for db2 troubleshooting before you are prompted to open DB2 ticket for defect.  DIY and save time with the following URL addressing Frequently Asked Questions and known issue on OS.

1) If you use Linux or Oracle Solaris, check whether your OS is supported.
- DB2 Support on CentOS
/support/pages/node/404271

- DB2 Support on Oracle Solaris 11
/support/pages/node/90643

- DB2 Support for zettatype file systems
/support/pages/node/125919

2) You may get clues or idea with the following FAQ technotes that mention on known issue or workaround for installation, upgrading, backup, load, and miscellaneous.
DB2 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
/support/pages/node/97187

3) There are other technotes for known issues related to operating system. For example, upgrading, minimum technology levels, defect, and file system.
- Known issues on Windows operating systems when upgrading DB2 database products
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=71&uid=swg21240661

- Known issues for DB2 on Oracle Solaris
/support/pages/node/90643

- Known issues for DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows on AIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1
/support/pages/node/577995

- Known issues for DB2 on HP-UX
/support/pages/node/90637

4) If you need more knowledge for troubleshooting and resource, you can get more information with the following URL.
- Troubleshooting and support
DB2 V9.5: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v9r5/nav/2_5
DB2 V9.7: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v9r7/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.admin.trb.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0054273.html
DB2 V10.1: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r1/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.admin.trb.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0054273.html
DB2 V10.5: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r5/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.admin.trb.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0054273.html

5) The fix pack summary informs important technical changes and new functionality that might affect your product usage. If you have a plan to upgrade fix pack, it would help to deal with possible issue in advance.

- DB2 Version 9.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows fix pack summary
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v9r5/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.wn.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0053323.html

- DB2 Version 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows fix pack summary
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v9r7/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.wn.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0056050.html

- DB2 Version 10.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows fix pack summary
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r1/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.wn.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0060414.html

- DB2 Version 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows fix pack summary
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r5/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.ibm.db2.luw.wn.doc%2Fdoc%2Fc0061179.html