Create a new database

Independent disk pools are used to set up user databases on the system. There are three types of independent disk pools: primary, secondary, and user-defined file system (UDFS). Databases are set up using primary independent disk pools. Once the independent disk pool is created, it appears as another database under the Database function of System i Navigator.

To create a new disk pool and add disk units to it, follow these steps:

  1. In System i Navigator, expand a system.
  2. Expand Configuration and Service.
  3. Expand Hardware.
  4. Expand Disk Units.
  5. Right-click Disk Pools and select New Disk Pool.
  6. Follow the wizard's instructions to add disk units to a new disk pool.