IBM Streams 4.2.1

Creating domains

Before you use IBM® Streams, you must create at least one domain.

Before you begin

When you create a domain, you must install IBM Streams. For more information, see Installing.

About this task

An IBM Streams domain is a container for IBM Streams instances which provides a single point for configuring and managing common resources, security, and instances.

Procedure

Determine whether you want to use a basic domain or an enterprise domain. For more information, see Domains.
Create the domain by using one of the following methods:
- Create an IBM Streams basic domain on a single host.
- Setting up an IBM Streams enterprise domain on multiple hosts.
Start the domain. Use the Domain Manager or the streamtool startdomain command.

What to do next

You can add more resources to the domain, or start creating instances.