Preparing to install DB2 UDB non-MPP versions

Last published : Sep 11, 2026
Review the following list:
  • Verify that all nodes in the cluster have adequate resources to run DB2 and VCS.
  • Make sure that you meet the VCS requirements to install DB2.
  • Define DB2 UDB user and group accounts.
See Defining user and group accounts for DB2.
For your particular version of DB2 UDB, refer to the appropriate DB2 UDB guide.
  • Install the DB2 UDB system binaries locally.
  • Install the DB2 UDB database instances on shared storage.
  • Install and configure VCS version 7.4 on all nodes in the cluster. For installation instructions, refer to the Cluster Server Installation Guide.