Restart DB2 Database: Step-by-Step Guide
- Restart the DB2 database using the command line.
- Open the command-line interface (such as Command Prompt or Terminal).
- Log in to the DB2 instance with administrator privileges: db2 connect to
. - To restart the DB2 database, enter the command db2stop force, and then enter db2start.
- Restart the DB2 database using the DB2 Control Center.
- Open DB2 Control Center.
- Select the desired database instance from the left navigation bar.
- Select “Instances” from the top menu bar, and then choose “Stop” to halt the DB2 database.
- Select “Instance” again, then choose “Start” to restart the DB2 database.
Please be aware to back up the database before carrying out any reboot operation to prevent data loss.