Db2 Download and Local Installation (Windows, Linux)
(preferred if you have a Windows/Linux machine)
Db2 Docker Container
Db2 on Cloud (free $200 credit)
Get a Jumpstart with IBM Db2 Community Edition: Db2 Community Edition
Download and use Virtual Appliance for Db2
Download: Db2 Community Edition
A guide on setting up Db2 on Ubuntu
Run db2setup.exe after download and extraction
Custom Installation (Required) to enable spatial support
Docker repository:
https://hub.docker.com/r/ibmcom/db2
Installing the Db2 Community Edition Docker image on MacOS systems:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2/11.5?topic=system-macos
Adam Storm: Installing Db2 on your coffee break:
How to install Db2 11.5 on Windows, MacOS or Linux with a single command, in less than 5 minutes
https://ajstorm.medium.com/installing-db2-on-your-coffee-break-5be1d811b052
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$200 credit
You will need the port number for any connections (JDBC, SQL GUI applications).
If on Db2 Version 11.5.5 and older, the default port number is 50000.
If on Db2 Version 11.5.6 and newer, the default port number is 25000.