In order to install IBM DB2 Enterprise Server on Windows Server 2012 R2, you need to obtain at least v10.1 Fix Pack 4.

Follow this process in order to install the IBM DB2 Enterprise Server software.

Process

1. Extract the installation files from the distribution ZIP file provided.
    
2. Locate and launch SETUP.EXE
   
   
    
3. Select Install a product
   
   
    
4. Select the correct version for which you have a license key, and click on Install New.
   
   
    
5. Click on Next
   
   
    
6. Select I accept the IBM and non-IBM terms
    
7. Click on Next
   
   
    
8. Select Typical
    
9. Click on Next
   
   
    
10. Select Install DB2 Enterprise Server Edition on this computer
     
11. Click Next
    
    
     
12. Change the directory to one that only uses short paths - it is not recommended to install to Program Files folder.
    Normally we will install to D:\IBM\SQLLIB\
     
13. Click on Next
    
    
     
14. Change teh directory to install the SSH server to.
     
15. Click Next
    
    
     
16. Enter the password for the DB2ADMIN user.
    This is the administrator for the DB2 instance that is being installed.
     
17. Click on Next
    
    
     
18. Click Next
    
    
     
19. Un-tick the Set up your DB2 server to send notifications
     
20. Click Next
    
    
     
21. Click on Next
    
    
     
22. Review the installation summary, and then click on Install to proceed with the installation on your server.
    
    
     
23. When the installation is complete, click on Next
    
    
     
24. And finally, click on Finish

The installation of the IBM DB2 server is now complete.