How Do I Find My Db2 Instance Name in Linux?
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What is DB2 instance name?

For DB2 Database Server, the default instance is “DB2”. It is not possible to change the location of Instance directory after its creation. An instance can manage multiple databases. In an instance, each database has a unique name, its own set of catalog tables, configurations files, authorities and privileges.

How do I check if a DB2 is instance is running on Linux?

When root runs the db2instance command, the command can retrieve all information for any instance.
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Authorization

  1. SYSADM.
  2. SYSCTRL.
  3. SYSMAINT.
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