Database Migration Option: Target Database IBM Db2 for Linux, Unix, and Windows

Downloading Latest Database Client Software

Make sure that you have the latest client software for your target database.

Context

If your target database is IBM Db2 for Linux, Unix, and Windows (DB6), make sure that the appropriate DB6 Client DVD is available. The Client must match the DB6 server installation with regard to the DB6 version and the DB6 Fixpack level.

Among other options, SAP Maintenance Planner also offers the SAP HANA database client for download. This way, a manual installation is not required.

Procedure

  1. Copy the complete content of the DB6 Client DVD to a local filesystem (as described in SAP Note 1365982 Information published on SAP site).
  2. During the update, enter the path of this local filesystem (not the DVD mountpoint itself!), when the Software Update Manager asks you for it.

    The Software Update Manager uses the information to automatically install the DB6 client using the db6_update_client script that is located on this DVD.