Getting Started with the DB2 Agent

Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features

Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the DB2 Agent:

• DB2 System Requirements

• Supported IntelliSnap Platforms

• License Requirements

Step 2: Install the DB2 Database Agent

To set up your environment for IntelliSnap, you must install the DB2 Agent and the MediaAgent.

On Windows

• Plan the Installation on Windows Computers

  To prepare for the installation, review general guidelines, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the DB2 Agent on Windows and the Preinstallation Checklist for the MediaAgent

  To prepare for the installation, review general guidelines, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

On UNIX

• Plan the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers

  To prepare for the installation, review general guidelines, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Preinstallation Checklist for the DB2 Agent on UNIX and the Preinstallation Checklist for the MediaAgent

  To prepare for the installation, review general guidelines, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.

• Installation Methods

  Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.

Step 3: Configure Your Environment

1. Open the CommCell Console.

2. Configure a storage device. For more information, see one of the following:

   • Disk Libraries

   • Tape Libraries

3. Configure the client for IntelliSnap.

4. If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.

5. Create a DB2 database online subclient.

6. Create a snapshot copy.

7. Configure a backup copy.

Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore

• Back up data.

• Restore the data.

Step 5: What to Do Next

• Manage snapshots.

• Plan to rapidly recover critical data and to restore business functions if a disaster occurs. Review Full System Recovery: DB2 Database Agent.

• Configure data retention and data aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging.