Release Notes

5.18 Uninstalling DLFM Components Using SMIT May Remove Additional Filesets

Before uninstalling DB2 (Versions 5, 6, or 7) from an AIX machine on which the Data Links Manager is installed, follow these steps:

1. As root, make a copy of /etc/vfs using the command:

   cp -p /etc/vfs /etc/vfs.bak
   

2. Uninstall DB2.
3. As root, replace /etc/vfs with the backup copy made in step 1:

   cp -p /etc/vfs.bak /etc/vfs