This chapter is intended primarily for the z/OS system programmer and DBA who must prepare for the Siebel Schema installation on the DB2 host.

This chapter consists of the following topics:

• System Connectivity Architecture
• Connecting to the Database Using DB2 Connect
• Installing Required IBM Fix Packs
• Setting Up DB2 Connect
• Additional Postinstallation Steps for DB2 Connect
• Setting Up the DB2 Subsystem
• Estimating the Storage Space Required
• Allocating Space for Buffer Pools and Storage Groups
• Planning the Distribution of Database Objects
• Estimating the Number of Database Objects You Need