Quick Beginnings for DB2 Extended Enterprise Edition for UNIX

Usernames, Group Names, and Instance Names

Usernames are the identifiers assigned to individual users. When naming users, groups, or instances, see "General Naming Rules".

In addition, the name you specify:

• Can contain 1 to 8 characters

• Cannot be any of the following:
  • USERS
  • ADMINS
  • GUESTS
  • PUBLIC
  • LOCAL

• Cannot begin with:
  • IBM
  • SQL
  • SYS

• Cannot include accented characters

• In general, when naming users, groups, or instances:
  • On OS/2, use uppercase names
  • On Windows 95 and Windows NT, use any case
  • On UNIX, use lowercase names

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