In a previous blog post I described how to upgrade to DB2 9.7. However, once the upgrade is complete, the old 9.5 license becomes invalid and a new license needs to be loaded. Preferable before you fire up the new version. Loading the new license is quite simple:

  • Download the license file from IBM (it is in your downloads or it can be on a CD that came with your product)
  • Load the license with the executable is typically in the folder

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