SAP Note 101809 - DB6: Supported Fix Packs IBM DB2 for Linux,UNIX and Windows

Component : Installation SAP System with DB2 Universal Database - DB2 Universal Database for Unix / NT

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/101809 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note provides guidelines for determining supported combinations of database versions and SAP Kernel Releases specifically for DB2 UDB on UNIX and Windows platforms. It outlines necessary consistency between DB2 version and FixPaks across both databases and application servers. Key details include supported DB2 editions for SAP applications, adherence to release combinations published by SAP, and instructions for accessing SAP-certified FixPaks via SAP channels. The note stresses the importance of maintaining uniform FixPak levels system-wide and adhering strictly to the combinations listed. Additional guidance covers exclusive DB2 instance assignment for SAP databases and highlights the necessity of downloading RDBMS CDs and FixPaks exclusively through SAP’s Service Marketplace.

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