Xtivia Services for IBM Informix DatabasesXtivia supports most of the current and past releases of IBM Informix database products. We offer a wide range of services and support the following versions. Versions
Informix Health Checks/Performance TuningMany of our clients have taken advantage of our Informix health check. This service is designed to help you gain the maximum efficiency from your available resources. The health check looks at many aspects of your system including hardware utilization, OS and database configuration and application implementation. Following the analysis, we prepare a report including an overview of the system’s health and detailed recommendations to optimize performance. We can then assist your on-site staff or provide an engineer implement the recommended changes. Informix Backup and RecoveryInformix provides several ways to ensure that the databases are backed up and that your data can be easily recovered if a crash occurs. We can help you design and test a disaster recovery plan that reflects your business needs. The Informix backup tools range from a single threaded backup process (ONTAPE or TBTAPE) to a multi-threaded process (ONBAR) using a storage manager such as Tivoli or Veritas. Informix High Availability and Data ReplicationInformix provides several replication methods designed to meet the needs of your business. From high-availability disaster recovery (HDR), to multi-node, enterprise-wide, update-anywhere systems (ER), we can help you design and implement the best solution for your business. Increased replication functionality has become available with the latest versions of IDS. The types of replication now supported by Informix Dynamic Server are:
IBM Informix Datablade Implementations and SupportIBM Informix Datablade modules extend the functionality of Informix Dynamic Server to meet your business requirements. Datablades are extensions integrated into the core of the engine delivering unique application functionality and superior performance. Here are some of the Datablade products we’ve helped clients implement:
Our engineers will work with you to determine if Datablade products can help you achieve your goals by extending the features available in your Informix environment. Informix Upgrades and MigrationWe can help you with your migration needs including moving from one version of the engine to a newer release, moving from a 32-bit version of the engine to a 64-bit version performing a hardware/OS upgrade. We’ll help plan the upgrade and set up test environments so regression testing can performed properly against the applications. We can support your site engineers during the upgrade, or if you prefer, we can perform the upgrade for you. Informix Database Security and AuditingInformix Dynamic Server has always supported the industry-standard security mechanisms such as UNIX-based password protection and roles within the database engine. The newer versions of IDS feature enhanced security options including pluggable authentication modules (PAM), column-level encryption and label-based access control (LBAC). This provides you with an unprecedented level of control and greater security for critical data. Our engineers can help with all phases of security implementation, including determining your needs, planning, testing and auditing the chosen solution. Informix SQL Query Performance TuningXtivia can help you track and analyze slow running SQL statements. Poorly written SQL can negatively impact the entire server. Once the queries are identified we can determine if they need to be rewritten or if they would benefit from new or reconstructed indexes or configuration adjustments. Informix 4GL DevelopmentDo you need assistance with maintaining your 4GL environment? We can help with the architecture, design, development, documentation, testing, upgrade or migration of your Informix 4GL environment. We have helped clients maintain and enhance their 4GL applications to make the most of their investment. Xtivia engineers have helped a number of our clients with the complete 4GL development process. We have also augmented clients’ development teams and assisted with performance and best practices initiatives. Informix Database PatchesIBM continues to improve the Informix product line. As enhancements are made to the database engine, they are released as minor upgrades or patches. Our engineers can help you test the patches to ensure there’s no negative impact to your system. Once that’s done, we can roll out the patches to your production environment with a minimum of downtime. Informix Database Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bitAre you ready to get out from under the 32-bit memory limitation for Informix? If you are planning an IDS upgrade or just want to take advantage of your 64-bit AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Linux or Microsoft Windows operating system, we can help you upgrade your Informix instance to a version that takes advantage of the 64-bit architecture available on Linux, UNIX and Windows. XPS Tuning and TroubleshootingThe IBM Informix XPS database engine is specialized to the needs of data warehousing. While the XPS engine is no longer offered, it is still widely used in the warehousing community. We have engineers who are experts in the internal workings of the XPS engine. If you are having any issues with your XPS installation, Xtivia can help. Informix TrainingXtivia can provide customized training tailored to your business needs. We will work with you to determine your needs and deliver training that fits whether it’s instructor-led training, eLearning or one-on-one mentoring. Or, you may choose to add training to your consulting engagement to receive personalized knowledge transfer on specific topics. Whatever your requirements, Xtivia can tailor a plan to meet your needs. Informix DBA SupportThrough Virtual-DBA and consulting services, we can help you maintain your Informix database investment. We specialize in ongoing project support and database administration services tailored to your budget and business model. Whether you need a complete Informix DBA solution or occasional staff augmentation, Xtivia can help you. Informix Database MonitoringThe Virtual-DBA service offers an Informix monitoring solution where Xtivia DBAs monitor your Informix environment using our own tools. Our team will alert you to detected conditions and respond to your instructions. We can act as your DBAs, completely overseeing your environment, or simply step in when requested providing assistance and coaching. Informix Stored Procedure Language Development and TuningDo you need assistance with developing or tuning your Informix Stored Procedure Language (SPL)? Our team has experience designing, developing and maintaining SPL for our clients. Based on your business requirements, our team can assist in both analyzing existing applications to determine if they would benefit from being re-written in SPL and reviewing your current stored procedures to see if they can be optimized to run more efficiently. Informix Problem Resolution and TroubleshootingIf your users are currently experiencing any database engine, connectivity or application issues in your Informix environment, we can help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem. With their deep DBA and development expertise, our team will be able to dive in and find the cause of Informix-related issues. |
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