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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Installing
Review this section for information about installing the WebSphere Commerce product, associated maintenance, and WebSphere Commerce enhancements.
Installing WebSphere Commerce
This roadmap provides an overview of installing WebSphere Commerce.
Installing WebSphere Commerce using the custom installation
A custom installation allows you to select various components to install on one machine at a time. To install different components on different machines, perform a WebSphere Commerce custom installation on each of the machines in your configuration. A custom installation does not create your WebSphere Commerce instance automatically. You must create the instance after installing WebSphere Commerce and its software stack.
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A custom installation allows you to select various components to install on one machine at a time. To install different components on different machines, perform a WebSphere Commerce custom installation on each of the machines in your configuration. A custom installation does not create your WebSphere Commerce instance automatically. You must create the instance after installing WebSphere Commerce and its software stack.
Preparing for a custom installation
A custom installation will proceed more smoothly if you have prepared for it by determining your site topology, software stack, and have performed the necessary system preparation.
... database servers
WebSphere Commerce installs DB2 Database by default. If you want, you can use an existing installation of DB2, or you can use an Oracle database.
Using DB2 Database
WebSphere Commerce installs DB2 Database Version 9.5.0.4 by default, or you can use an existing version of DB2. If you want to use a remote database; then preinstall the DB2 client on your system before installing WebSphere Commerce.

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Using DB2 Database

WebSphere Commerce installs DB2 Database Version 9.5.0.4 by default, or you can use an existing version of DB2. If you want to use a remote database; then preinstall the DB2 client on your system before installing WebSphere Commerce.

Procedure

When using DB2 Database, you have the following options:

Use a new local installation of DB2 Database Version 9.5.0.4 as installed for you by the WebSphere Commerce Installation wizard.
No additional steps are required if you choose this option. DB2 Database Version 9.5.0.4 will be installed locally if the WebSphere Commerce installation wizard does not detect an existing DB2 Database local installation.
Use an existing installation of DB2 Database with WebSphere Commerce. If you want to use a remote database, you must choose this option.
Complete the steps in following topic to ensure that your installation of DB2 Database is ready to use with WebSphere Commerce:
Note: If you want to install WebSphere Commerce 64-bit, you must use an existing 64-bit DB2. If you do not already have 64-bit DB2 installed, you must install both 64-bit WebSphere Application Server and 64-bit DB2 before you install WebSphere Commerce Version 7.