The world runs on data, and timeseries data is crucial for understanding change. But what exactly is it, and why store it in a specialized format? Let's explore the world of timeseries databases. What is Timeseries Data? Imagine...
Informix Blog Posts
15 Tips for Optimizing Performance of Informix Databases
Performance issues with Informix databases can have a significant impact on business operations, leading to slow query response times, reduced productivity, and increased costs. To avoid these problems, businesses must take a comprehensive approach to database...
Why Businesses Still Depend on Informix Databases Today
In the world of databases, there are many options available for businesses to choose from. However, one option that has stood the test of time is the Informix database. Despite being around for over 30 years, many businesses still choose to use Informix databases for...
Securing Your Informix Database: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Security Best Practices
Database security is a crucial aspect of any organization's IT infrastructure, as it plays a vital role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Informix, a powerful and scalable database management system, requires diligent...
Informix in the Cloud: Deployment Options and Best Practices for Success
The rapid growth of cloud computing has transformed the way organizations manage their IT infrastructure, offering increased flexibility, scalability, and cost savings. One area where this shift is particularly evident is in database management, with many...
Informix or Db2: Which Database is Right for Your Business?
Choosing the right database for a business can be a critical decision that impacts the organization's overall success. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between Informix and Db2 databases and the factors to consider when choosing between them....
Informix v11.70 End of Support (EOS)
Informix 11.70 database versions will be out of support as of September 30, 2020. For Informix users, this means IBM/HCL is discontinuing security updates, patches, and other services (even if you have an existing maintenance contract). For the Informix DBA, this...
Explaining the IBM-HCL Partnership
It's been a little more than two years since IBM and HCL Technologies entered into their 15-year partnership, but there's still a lot of confusion around their collaborative motives. Putting their efforts toward marginal software hasn't been a primary concern; rather,...
Informix Error -908: Attempt to connect to database server (<dbservername>) failed
The Informix -908 error is returned when an attempted connection to an Informix server is unsuccessful. The vagueness of the message can be frustrating, but knowing what to look for can help to pinpoint the problem and resolve the connection issues. When setting up an...
Is Your Database Healthy? The Importance of Health Checks for your Database
Ahhhhhh—the fresh smell of a brand new laptop, being pulled out of its box for the first time. Breathe it in. Your tax return really paid off this year, but your shopping doesn’t end with this new device. On the contrary, you’ve got a spree ahead of you. This laptop...