Installing DB2

Use this procedure to install DB2 for use with Blueworx Voice Response. You must install DB2 if you are installing Blueworx Voice Response for the first time or if you are migrating from Blueworx Voice Response Version 4.2.

If a problem occurs during installation, use the information and instructions in the AIX documentation. Informational and warning messages displayed by Blueworx Voice Response are explained in the Blueworx Voice Response for AIX: Problem Determination information.

1. Log on to AIX as root, if you are not logged on already.

   If you are installing or migrating, do not log in as sudo root.

2. Run the ./usr/local/bin/db2ls command (as root). If the correct version of DB2 is already installed, this command should return 9.5.0.4 or higher.
3. Check that you have the correct operating system level (see The operating system).
4. Making an AIX system backup: If you have made any changes since the last backup, make a backup copy of the system now. Use the mksysb command to back up the data in the root volume group. Use the savevg command to back up other volume groups. See the AIX: Installation Guide, for further information. If something goes wrong during the software installation, you can then restore the system.
5. Creating a CD file system: If you already have a CD file system, you can skip to step 11. Otherwise, type the following command and press Enter:

   smitty crcdrfs

6. Press F4 in the DEVICE name entry field to display a list of file systems.
7. Select cd0.
8. In the MOUNT POINT entry field type /cdrom .
9. For Mount Automatically at System Restart select no.
10. Press Enter.

    The system creates the CD file system. Review the output when it has finished.

11. Insert Blueworx Voice Response installation CD labelled “IBM DB2 - limited use, Version 9.5” into the drive.
12. Mounting a CD: Type the following command and press Enter:

    smitty mountfs

13. Press F4 in the NAME of file system to unmount entry field to display a list of file systems.
14. Select the CD-ROM file system (for example /dev/cd0).
15. Press Enter.

    The system mounts the CD. Review the output when it has finished.

16. Press F10 to exit from SMIT.
17. Install the DB2 files from the DB2 CD: Type the following command and press Enter:

     cd /cdrom

18. Type the following command and press Enter:

     ./db2_install -p wse -f NOTSAMP -n -b /opt/IBM/db2/V9.5

    The installation of DB2 can take between 10 to 30 minutes to complete.
19. When the installation has completed, press F10 to exit from SMIT
20. Type: cd /
21. Type: umount /cdrom
22. Remove the DB2 CD from the drive.
23. Run the ./usr/local/bin/db2ls command (as root) again. If the correct version of DB2 is correctly installed, this command should return 9.5.0.4 or higher.