SUMMARY: The convergence of Informix 15 and ARM64 architecture empowers organizations to master the Intelligent Edge by providing a reliable, "Zero-DBA" platform that processes complex IoT data locally with minimal latency and infrastructure costs. Informix 15...
Database Blog Posts
The Informix TCO Revolution (Part 1): How to Cut Your Cloud Database Costs by 30-50%
SUMMARY: IT leaders running Informix can achieve a 30-50% reduction in cloud Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while enhancing performance by migrating from legacy x86 instances to the new HCL Informix 15 on the ARM64 architecture, supported by AWS Graviton and Azure...
Understanding ANALYZE in PostgreSQL – The Hidden Key to Query Optimization
SUMMARY: Database administrators must regularly execute the PostgreSQL ANALYZE command to collect essential table statistics, enabling the query planner to determine the most efficient execution paths for complex database queries. The ANALYZE command scans a...
Why VACUUM FULL Can Be Dangerous — and What to Use Instead
SUMMARY: PostgreSQL database administrators must avoid using the VACUUM FULL command in live environments because its exclusive locking mechanism causes unacceptable service downtime, necessitating the use of safer alternatives like the pg_repack extension or a...
Oracle 12c to 19c Database Upgrade Manual
SUMMARY: Database administrators can achieve improved performance, stability, and extended support by executing a four-step migration from Oracle 12c to the long-term support version 19c, primarily utilizing the visual and automated Database Upgrade Assistant (DBUA)....
Foundations of Disaster Recovery Planning (Part 3)
SUMMARY: Effective Disaster Recovery (DR) planning requires the dedicated team to follow specific, sequential instructions that detail exactly how recovery will unfold, while regularly reviewing and testing the procedure to ensure organizational readiness for any...
A DBA’s Warning: The Unseen Risks of Third-Party Database Backups
SUMMARY: Database Administrators (DBAs) must acknowledge that relying on common third-party backup solutions severely compromises data integrity, point-in-time recovery (PITR) capabilities, and recovery objectives (RPO/RTO) due to fundamental flaws like resource...
Foundations of IT Disaster Recovery Planning (Part 2)
SUMMARY: Robust IT disaster recovery planning requires organizations to meticulously define both the essential human stakeholders—including a multi-role disaster recovery team—and the detailed physical and virtual locations of all application infrastructure to ensure...
Foundations of IT Disaster Recovery Planning (Part 1)
Summary Organizations must create a solid IT disaster recovery (DR) plan by firmly establishing the plan's scope and setting clear Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). This ensures preparedness for system failures ranging from major...
How Can a DBA Use AI to Improve Their Efficiency?
SUMMARY: An experienced SQL Server DBA can leverage an AI assistant as a co-pilot to significantly boost efficiency by offloading complex, messy, and time-consuming tasks, thereby acting as a powerful partner for advanced database administration. AI can successfully...