IBM DB2 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
10 DB2 Deployment Guide
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These products can be installed on given platforms but they are not supported for production use
(only for development and test purposes)
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As of DB2 9.5 Fix pack 1
1.3 Deployment considerations
Deployment planning is essential to the start of any DB2 based solutions and
should be planned from the beginning of the project.
Before selecting a DB2 product for deployment, you must have a clear picture of
the current environment and deployment requirements.
Here are the key points that you should consider during deployment planning:
Understanding your enterprise environment:
New environment versus environment with existing DB2 installation
Nature of the client and application
Client/server relationship
Hardware and software considerations
DB2 version considerations
DB2 product considerations
License considerations:
Authorized User License
Processor Value Unit (PVU) metric license
Authorization considerations
Configuration considerations
Other considerations
Solaris 64bit SPARC Yes Yes No No No
64bit x64 Yes Yes Yes
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No Yes
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Platforms DB2 Enterprise
and DB2
Connect
Enterprise
DB2
Workgroup
DB2 Express
and DB2
Express-C
DB2
Personal
DB2
Connect
Personal