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IBM Informix

first class enterprise database for OLTP, embedded solutions and IoT

Informix is a secure embeddable database, optimized for OLTP, IoT and is forging new frontiers with its unique ability to seamlessly integrate SQL, NoSQL/JSON, time series and spatial data. Reliability, flexibility, ease of use, and low total cost of ownership makes Informix the best in class enterprise database available in the market (IBM).
 
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High-End for Online Transaction Processing & Data Warehouse

  • OLTP database for highest demands on performance, transaction security and high availability.
  • Industry-proven in companies with very high transaction volumes: trade, telecommunication, transportation.
  • High availability solutions and cluster concepts.
  • Extremely fast business analytics and warehouse analyses through in-memory technology.
 
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IoT - minimal footprint for the Internet of Things

  • Minimal footprint, server installation from 80 MB.
  • Native Smart-Meter / Time-Series functionality.
  • NoSQL, REST- and MongoDB APIs.
  • Ports for Edge processors (Intel/ARM64).
 
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The embedded database for software vendors and solution providers

  • Easy installation and configuration.
  • Minimal effort for administration and maintenance.
  • Infinitely scalable, from free editions to the high-end enterprise requirements of global enterprises.
  • Customized license and pricing models for software vendors and solution providers.
     

Latest articles about Informix

Informix Technology Days 2024IBM Informix Tage 2019

IBM TechXchange:
Informix Technology Days 2024 - on March 13th/14th, 2024 at the IBM Watson IoT Center in Munich.

After a pause caused by the Corona pandemic, we are pleased that IBM is offering the Informix Technology Days at the Watson Center in Munich again this year. The planned event is, as in previous years, aimed at decision-makers, developers, and system technicians who work with the database system in their professional daily life. IBM expressly invites all Informix users - including those who may have a potential interest in the technology - to join us.

The IBM Informix Technology Days offer participants a unique opportunity to comprehensively learn about the latest features and proven methods for using Informix. In addition, the event offers a proven platform for customers and partners to network, as well as the unique chance to discuss all questions directly with experts from the areas of research, support, and product management.

 

Naturally, the Informix team from CURSOR Service Distribution will also participate in this event.

We look forward to meeting you and invite you to stimulating discussions about the use and administration of Informix!

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IBM price adjustments for software effective January 1, 2024 Preisupdate

At the beginning of September, IBM published an announcement for the adjustment of prices on January 1, 2024. Informix customers have to prepare for an increase of +6% at the turn of the year.

The full announcement can be found here:

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The Informix Newsletter 2023/Q3Informix Newsletter is a spark plug

Issue 2023/Q3 now available!

The current newsletter focuses on the "sysadmin database". The newsletter team has picked up some interesting TechTips on this topic:

  • TechTip: PDQ warning in online.log (sysadmin default)
  • TechTip: PH_TASK - auto_crsd (Compress/Repack/Shrink/Defragment)
  • TechTip: TASKS in the database sysadmin
  • TechTip: Who is blocking my „alter table" ? (Error -242)
Read the whole article and view the Informix Newsletter online here!

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IBM price adjustments for software 01.01.2023 - Update

Preisupdate

The complete announcement can be found here:

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IBM price adjustments for software effective January 1, 2023

Preisupdate

On September 8, IBM published the annual announcement for the adjustment of prices. We will keep it short: Informix and Db2 customers have to be prepared for a solid increase of +8% at the turn of the year.

The complete announcement can be found here:

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IBM price adjustments for software effective January 1, 2022

Preisupdate

As in previous years, IBM announces a price adjustment for its software portfolio at the beginning of the new year. This will also affect the Informix and Db2 products, new licenses and renewals. The price adjustment is for sales within the Federal Republic of Germany, usually an increase of about 3%.

The complete announcement can be found here:

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IIUG World 2021 – Virtual Event

IIUG International Informix Users GroupIIUG World 2021 will take place October 5-7 starting each day at 10:00 am Eastern US Time!

The keynote speakers just confirmed:

  • Arvind Krishna – Chairman and CEO of IBM. Arvind has been with IBM for over 30 years.
  • Madhu Kochar – IBM Vice President, Product management, Data and AI.
  • Seth Dobrin – VP and Chief Data Officer for IBM Analytics.

Registration for this event will be $199. Register by September 1st to take advantage of the early bird price of $150.

Register today, save money and get one Informix 14.10 Administrator certification test free!

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New Informix 14.10 Certification!

Informix 14.10 Zertifizierung

IBM introduces a new certification procedure for Informix administrators. This will fundamentally change procedures and terminology. The previous certifications will no longer be offered.

IBM employee and Informix veteran Carton Doe gives an introduction to the new format and tips on preparing for the test on the Washington Area Informix Users Group website.

The first opportunities to take the new certification will be at the IIUG Virtual Technical Event in early October. For conference attendees, the opportunity for certification is included in the conference fees. Preparatory sessions will be offered by Scott Picket and Carlton Doe.

The exam is proctored and includes 60 questions from 15 topic areas. According to Carlton, the questions are geared toward a solid administrator base knowledge as required in the day-to-day use of Informix. No esoteric questions come up, he says.

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IBM Informix vulnerability CVE-2020-4799 in Spatial Datablade Module

Security UpdateA security warning was issued on October 8, 2020 (CVE-2020-4799) for IBM Informix Dynamic Server.

This vulnerability affects the Spatial Datablade Module in Informix Server versions 12.10 and 14.10.

A specific function in the Spatial Datablade can be called with an out-of-range parameter. A local user logged on with SQL privileges could use this vulnerability to attempt to execute an SQL injection. If the attack is successful, the attacker would be able to grant himself extended user rights and execute his own code

Help provides a Fix Pack that IBM has released on Fix Central.

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IBM price adjustments for software effective January 1, 2021

Preisupdate

As in previous years, IBM announces a price adjustment for its software portfolio at the beginning of the new year. This will also affect the Informix and Db2 products, new licenses and renewals. The price adjustment is for sales within the Federal Republic of Germany, usually an increase of about 3%.

You can find detailed price information in our IBM Informix and IBM Db2 pricefiles.

The complete announcement and the intended base prices for download can be found here:

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Informix RoadmapInformix Roadmap

IBM Informix Release Roadmap – Update March 2020

Planning for Q2 and the second half of 2020

  • Informix 14.10 for IBM Cloud Pack available
  • 14.10.xC4 Fixpack with improved backup functions for secondary’s
  • LinuxONE Platform Support
  • Last cumulative fix release for Informix 11.70
  • ...

Innovations for 2021 (under investigation)

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IBM Informix Announcement Letters

The IBM Announcements Letters are binding messages of the IBM for positioning, licensing and the product's distribution!

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IBM Sub-Capacity licensing for Informix and Db2

Processor-based licensing with full- and sub-capacity in virtual environmentsprocessor sub-capacity

If Informix or DB2 are to be used in virtual environments, the question of how to calculate licenses quickly arises with processor-dependent licenses. Is a calculation based on logical resources sufficient or must the physical hardware be fully licensed?

This article is a brief summary of the various IBM sources for licensing Informix or Db2 in virtual environments. It introduces the common processor-based licensing and the associated definitions for full- and sub-capacity. This article also provides a summary of the general requirements and important information about the verification requirements when using sub-capacity licensing.

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Informix V14.10.xC2 Editions offer extended Limits

Informix 14.10. extended limitsInformix Release 14.10.xC2 of September 2019

For the Informix Developer-  and Informix Innovator-C Editions, IBM increases CPU and memory usage limits with release 14.10xC2.

The increase makes Informix even more attractive for small and medium-size applications.

The upgrade was made without a special announcement - through changes in the license terms with the release of Informix 14.10.xC2.

Customers who upgrade to this version with a new license or an update as part of their product maintenance, will benefit from the enhancements. The extensions do not apply to older releases, also because the limits are fixed in the source.

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Announcement of IBM price adjustments for Informix 14.10

PreisupdateIBM announces worldwide price adjustments for its software portfolio with an announcement on September 10th. This includes Informix products from January 1, 2020.

For sales within the Federal Republic of Germany, Informix prices will be increased by approximately 3%. This applies to both new licenses and product maintenance (renewals).

Registered visitors can view IBM's prices for Informix 14.10 here!

An excerpt from the announcement can be found here:

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IBM price adjustments for software effective January 1, 2020

Preisupdate

As in previous years, IBM announces a price adjustment for its software portfolio at the beginning of the new year. This will also affect the Informix and Db2 products, new licenses and renewals. The price adjustment is for sales within the Federal Republic of Germany, usually an increase of about 3%.

You can find detailed price information in our IBM Informix and IBM Db2 pricefiles.

The complete announcement and the intended base prices for download can be found here:

Read more

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