Configuring IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

To prepare your database before you start operating it with the SAP system, we recommend that you proceed as follows:

Plan your backup and restore strategy.
For more information, see the IBM documentation Data Recovery and High Availability Guide and Reference at:

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/udb/support/manualsv9.htm
In the DBA Cockpit, set up the DBA Planning Calendar:
1. Depending on your backup strategy, schedule the required backup jobs in the DBA Planning Calendar.
2. Schedule other regular database administration jobs, such as, archiving log files.
Configure automatic administration settings using the DBA Cockpit.
Test your backup and restore strategy.
If required, adjust database parameters using the DBA Cockpit.

For information about database administration tasks during system operation, see Database Administration for IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
For information about how to administer your database using the DBA Cockpit, see the document Database Administration Using the DBA Cockpit: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windowsthat is available in the following locations:
- SAP Developer Network at: https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/db6 SAP on DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Knowledge Center Key Topics Administration
- SAP Service Marketplace at: https://service.sap.com/instguides SAP NetWeaver