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DB2 Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Version 9.1
DB2 Connect for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Version 9.1
IBM

Welcome to First Steps for DB2 Database for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Welcome to First Steps for DB2 Connect for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Steps leading up to, and merging into a database cylinder First Steps introduces you to basic database maintenance tasks and directs you to information on how to use the Command Line Processor (CLP) and the Control Center to perform some of these tasks. First Steps also points you to additional sources of information about DB2 database systems.

The CLP is a text-based interface that is used to run DB2 commands, database utilities, and SQL statements. The Control Center is a graphical interface that is used to manage and administer database systems, databases, and database objects. You can also open other centers and tools from the Control Center. These interfaces are delivered with the DB2 Client.

Details on all product features and licensing terms included with DB2 database products are available in the DB2 Version 9 product licensing information.

First Steps helps you to perform the following tasks:

To make full use of the resources provided by First Steps, you must have access to the online DB2 Information Center. Refer to your DB2 Quick Beginnings book for details on how to set up access to the DB2 Information Center.