Step 1: Review Requirements and Supported Features
Refer to the following information to learn more about the requirements for the DB2 Agent:
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
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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.
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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.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
On UNIX
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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.
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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.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
Step 3: Configure Your Environment
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If you have not done so already, configure a storage policy.
Step 4: Run Your First Backup and Restore
Step 5: What to Do Next
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Plan to rapidly recover critical data and to restore business functions if a disaster occurs. Review Full System Recovery: DB2 Database Agent.
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Configure data retention and data aging for this agent. For more information, see Data Aging.