To verify that the DB2 instance is set up correctly, perform a test backup and restore.
Back Up the Instance
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The database Overview tab appears.
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On the Instances tab, in the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Backup.
The Backup dialog box appears.
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Select a subclient to back up, and then click Select.
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The Backup options dialog box opens.
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Click Submit.
Restore the Instance
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The database Overview tab appears.
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On the Instances tab, in the row for the instance, click the action button , and then click Restore.
The Restore tab appears.
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Select the database to restore and click Select content.
The Backup content page appears.
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Select the content(s) and click Restore.
The Restore options dialog box appears.
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Perform In place or Out of place restore as per requirement.
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Click Submit.