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commit work;
connect reset;
terminate;
2 Change the following values in the script, as needed.
Database name: VCDB. The same value must be used for the ODBC setup.
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Database path:
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User name: vcx. The same value must be used for the ODBC setup.
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Do not modify the script in any other way. Changing the setup for table spaces or buffer pools might
prevent successful installation of vCenter Server.
3 Run the script in a DB2 Command window.
db2 -svtf vcdbcreate.sql
You now have a DB2 database that you can use with vCenter Server.
What to do next
Configure a connection to a local or remote database.
Use a Script to Create the DB2 Database Schema (Optional)
The vCenter Server installer creates the schema automatically during installation. Experienced database
administrators who need more control over schema creation due to environmental constraints can optionally
use a script to create their database schema.
To have the vCenter Server installer create a schema for you, see
Database on Microsoft Windows,"
Linux, UNIX, or Microsoft Windows,"
Prerequisites
Create the DB2 database and user. You can create the DB2 database manually or by using scripts.
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for Microsoft Windows, or a UNIX path with sufficient permissions.
C:\
on page 83 or "Configure a Connection to a Remote DB2 Database on
on page 84, depending on your environment.
Chapter 10 Preparing the vCenter Server Databases
"Configure a Connection to a Local DB2
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