Background information

The installation program uses several subprograms, components, and subsystems during installation. Many error conditions occur because a subprogram fails.

Installation subprograms, components, and systems

You might see these names or abbreviations in the log files:
  • Db2®
  • IBM® Installation Manager

Installation phases

Error conditions that occur and the log files available to you depend on the phase in which the error occurred:

  1. Introductory that includes panels for language selection, details of the packages to be installed, and the license agreement. The installation program also runs a system prerequisites check to verify the minimum requirements to install the product.
  2. Db2 installation that includes panels to gather information for installing Db2. After you enter the information, the installation program installs Db2.
  3. Middleware installation that includes panels that gather information to install WebSphere® Application Server middleware. After you enter the information, the installation program installs the middleware.

    IBM Security Guardium® Key Lifecycle Manager is installed during this phase.