Response file installation of Db2 overview (Windows)

On Windows, you can perform a response file installation of a Db2 product on a single machine or on multiple machines. A response file installation might also be referred to as a silent installation or an unattended installation.

Before you begin

Before you begin the installation, ensure that:
  • Your system meets all of the memory, hardware, and software requirements to install your Db2 product.
  • You have all of the required user accounts to perform the installation.
  • Ensure all Db2 processes are stopped.

Procedure

  • To perform a response file installation of a Db2 product on a single machine:
    1. Create and customize a response file by one of the following methods:
      • Modifying a sample response file. Sample response files are located in (db2\Windows\samples).
      • Using the Db2 Setup wizard to generate a response file.
      • Using the response file generator.
    2. Run the setup -u command specifying your customized response file. For example, a response file created during an installation: 
      setup -u my.rsp
  • To perform a response file installation of a Db2 product on multiple machines:
    1. Set up shared access to a directory
    2. Create a response file using the sample response file
    3. Install a DB2® product using a response file