DB2 : For steps to migrate from v9.7 server to v10.5 server using Backup and restore commands

1. Take offline backup all of the databases on v9.7(Offline back is must) v9.7 backup database command: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v9r7/topic/com.ibm.db2.luw.admin.cmd.doc/doc/r0001933.html 2. Restore the v9.7 offline backup of the databases to the DB2 v10.5 primary server The below link has all the detail steps for upgrading pre v10.5 databases to v10.5 including the restore command. Please reference to the below link: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r5/topic/com.ibm.db2.luw.qb.upgrade.doc/doc/t0011368.html