IBM DB2 Express 9.7 is a full-function database server for managing relational and XML data. This easy-to-use data server, includes self-managing capabilities, and offers enterprise-proven performance and scalability. DB2 Express provides very attractive entry-level pricing for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) market, startups, and solution providers.

About the software:

The DB2 Express AMI provides Amazon EC2 users with a fully configured and deployment-ready solution for all their database needs. DB2 supports key development platforms including C/C++, Java, .Net, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python, etc., and is well suited for a variety of Web, Web 2.0, transactional, analytical, ERP, and other business applications.

This particular AMI incorporates Fix Pack 1.

It is available on 32-bit 2.6.16 level-based enterprise Linux OS and provides an end-to-end automation to get the AMI initially set up according to user’s requirements including:

• Root password setup
• IDS instances and passwords setup
• Optional (recommended)
  Elastic Block Storage (EBS) setup for persistent data storage

When a DB2 Express 9.7 AMI instance is started for the very first time, a sequence of interactive configuration screens will help the user setup their DB2 environment in a few quick steps:

1. Pre-installed OS/software license agreements screen
2. Amazon Web Services configuration module
3. EBS storage configuration module
4. DB2 system configuration module
5. DB2 users configuration module

A description of each interactive step and additional information about how to re-package the DB2 Express 9.7 AMI with an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) application can be found in the accompanying documentation.

Prerequisites and Resources:

Instance Type(s):

The DB2 Express 9.7 32-bit AMI, based on a 2.6.16.60 Linux kernel level, is suitable for “Small” (m1.small) and “High-CPU Medium” (c1.medium) Instance types.

Software Included:

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2
• DB2 Express 9.7.1 (32-bit)

Resources and Documentation:

• Frequently Asked Questions for DB2 AMIs.
• Start Up Guide for DB2 AMIs.
• The complete Re-Bundling Guide for DB2 AMIs.
• For a full listing of IBM products featured on AWS, please click here.
• Please visit www.ibm.com/db2/9 for extensive information about the IBM DB2 data server line of products.
• IBM Product Number: 5724-E49
• The IBM License Information (IBM LI) is presented in the AMI for your acceptance in English only. If you would prefer to view the LI in another language, you can search for the product LI here using the product number and then selecting your preferred language.
• If you are interested in purchasing a new IBM DB2 Express license, please visit the IBM Software Online Catalog.

Pricing:

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