Linux idle standby: Installing DB2 for z/OS

Learn more about installing DB2 for z/OS on a remote Linux server. In this scenario, Portal Express is installed on an Linux server. After installing DB2 for z/OS, you must also apply any required DB2 fix packs. Refer to the Detailed system requirements to ensure you have applied the required fix packs for DB2.

To use DB2® for z/OS® as the database software for WebSphere® Portal Express®, you must have DB2 for z/OS installed on your z/OS system. Refer to the DB2 for z/OS product documentation for instructions. Refer to the Planning for DB2 for z/OS topic for additional considerations for configuring DB2 for z/OS as the WebSphere Portal Express database.