To back up a group of DB2 MultiNode databases, create a client and an instance for the databases.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The Instances page appears.
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Click Add instance > DB2 MultiNode.
The Add DB2 MultiNode instance dialog box appears.
In the DB2 MultiNode name box, type a name for the client that serves as a logical grouping of DB2 MultiNode or DB2 pureScale database partitions that are housed on physical servers.
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In the Instance name box, type a name for the instance.
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From the Plan list, select the server plan to use for the instances and databases.
The server plan specifies how the software backs up the instances and databases.
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To specify the DB2 user account used to access the DB2 application, in the User name and Password boxes, enter the account credentials.
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To add a DB2 partition node, click Add/Refresh.
The Add DB2 partition node dialog box appears.
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From the Server name list, select the server for the partition.
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In the DB2 home box, type the full path to the DB2 home directory on the server.
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Click Add.
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Click Add.
What To Do Next
Add a DB2 MultiNode database to the instance to back up a database.