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"Db2: command not found"​ error when Db2 commands are run from command-line for Linux or Unix Operating system

Troubleshooting


Problem

Sometimes users might encounter this error when trying to run any Db2 commands from the command line:

Error: -bash: Db2: command not found​

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2025

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ibm16477544