Installing and configuring a topology database

Your database administrator must install and configure a supported topology database before you can install Network Manager.

About this task

Network Manager requires a database to use to store the network topology.

Network Manager Fix Pack 20 supports the following databases for use as the topology database:
  • IBM Db2® Version 10.5, 11.5 Enterprise Server Edition
  • Oracle Version 12c, 19c, 21c Enterprise Edition with Partitioning option
Important: All of the database systems cited above include table partitioning capability. The Oracle database systems require the Partitioning option to be included. Table partitioning is required for Network Manager to function properly.
Important: Ensure that your database has all the recommended patches applied, including the latest patch levels.

To install and configure a database, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Install one of the supported databases:
  2. Install the Network Manager topology database creation scripts using IBM Installation Manager.
  3. Configure the database using the information in the following sections.