DB2 - Problem description
Problem IC81165 | Status: Closed |
1603 : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE WHEN UPGRADING DB2 (VERSIONS BELOW 9.7) TO DB2 VERSION 9.7 ON WINDOWS 2008 (64 BIT) | |
product: | |
DB2 FOR LUW / DB2FORLUW / 970 - DB2 | |
Problem description: | |
In the windows install trace you will find an iDeleteArray ENTRY point at the end of the trace, hinting the installation was crashed during the execution of iDeleteArray. DB2 crashes in the iDeleteArray when trying to free up some non-NULL memory. | |
Problem Summary: | |
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All users on windows 2008 upgrading from any level below * * v9.7 to v9.7. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * 1603 : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE along with a DB2 crash when * * upgrading DB2 (versions below 9.7) to DB2 version 9.7 on * * windows 2008 (64 bit) * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 V9.7 FP6 or above. * **************************************************************** | |
Local Fix: | |
The fix/workaround in this case is to migrate manually by following either of the two below listed methods : (1) Backup all instances and databases, uninstall the existing DB2, install the new DB2 and then restore the DB2 instance config + databases (2) Install DB2 to a new location (use "Install New" option), and then upgrade (migrate) manually the instances + databases. | |
available fix packs: | |
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 6 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows | |
Solution | |
Problem first fixed in v9.7 FP6. | |
Workaround | |
not known / see Local fix | |
BUG-Tracking | |
forerunner : APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following: IC84303 follow-up : | |
Timestamps | |
Date - problem reported : Date - problem closed : Date - last modified : | 01.02.2012 12.06.2012 12.06.2012 |
Problem solved at the following versions (IBM BugInfos) | |
9.7.FP6 | |
Problem solved according to the fixlist(s) of the following version(s) | |
9.7.0.6 |