(Ep. 17) – Db2 Docker Installation and Walkthrough

In this episode we will walk through downloading and spinning up a Db2 v11.1 Developer C docker image. Where do we get the image? How do we get it down? How do we spin it up? How can I configure it? All this will be covered in today’s episode.

If you are completely new to docker, you want to watch the previous episode (Ep. 16 – Db2 Docker Primer). You will also want to create a docker store account for free.

Timestamps:
01:03 – Two types of image repositories
– What images are available where
03:48 – Setup Instructions on Docker Store
05:16 – Pulling Image down via command line
08:35 – Breakdown of “run” command (spin up image)
10:38 – Preparing .env_list
11:45 – Spinning up a container from image
12:55 – Watch Out: Checking for stability
13:42 – Reviewing container logs
14:30 – Execute (login into) a container
17:15 – Bonus Content
17:15 – Free maint/config scripts
19:45 – Create new image containing your changes
21:08 – Simulate 2 seperate SSH connections
22:45 – Wrap up

Useful Links:
Docker Download – https://tinyurl.com/y8odx5xd
Docker Hub – https://hub.docker.com/
Docker Store – https://store.docker.com/