WebSphere Commerce Version 8.0.1.0 or later

Upgrading developer environments to use IBM Db2 Version 11.1

You must be on WebSphere Commerce Developer Version 8 Mod Pack 1 (8.0.1.0) or later if you want to use an IBM Db2 Version 11.1.x database.

Note: IBM Db2 Version 11. includes new optimization and has different performance characteristics designed to support high load environments with high concurrency.

Before you begin

  1. Ensure that you are on WebSphere Commerce Version 8 Mod Pack 1 (8.0.1.0) or later. If you need to upgrade to a higher Mod Pack, see Installing maintenance package for WebSphere Commerce.

Procedure

  1. Install IBM Db2 or upgrade your existing database to IBM Db2 Version 11.1 by following the steps in the IBM Db2 documentation.

    For information, see Installing IBM data server clients and drivers.

  2. Run the setdbtype command to point WebSphere Commerce Developer to your new Version 11.1 database.