No installation need be made to your DB2 databases in order to run DB2 Web Query Tool. However, if you want to use the DB2 Web Query Tool Catalogs, the Catalogs must be installed into each DB2 database location that you want to use the Catalogs with. It is recommended that you install the DB2 Web Query Tool Catalogs so that you can access the full set of DB2 Web Query Tool features and functions.
1. In the [DB2 Web Query Tool] directory tree, navigate to the folder named conf.
2. In the conf folder, select the folder corresponding to the version of IBM DB2 Web Query Tool that you are using, (Multiplatform, z/OS or iSeries). For more information on the versions of IBM DB2 Web Query Tool, see the licensing section.
3. In this folder, locate the file named wqcat390.txt. Run the DDL contained in this file. The file can be modified to allow integration with your current installation.
The DB2 Web Query Tool Catalog objects are specific to each location where they are installed. If you run DB2 Web Query Tool from multiple locations, you must create the Catalogs in each location that you want to use them with.
Note: You can also create the DB2 Web Query Tool Catalogs using the DB2 Web Query Tool Setup page.