Informix Database

ONQU can provide a wide range of support services to meet the challenges of supporting legacy databases in mission-critical and production application environments especially Informix.

What is Informix?

Informix offers a wide range of features that make it an attractive choice for organizations. Some of these include:

  • Scalability: Informix databases can handle large amounts of data and can easily scale as your business grows.
  • High Availability: With its built-in replication and clustering capabilities, Informix ensures high availability and minimizes downtime.
  • Built-in Security: The database comes with built-in security features such as role-based access control, data encryption, and auditing.
  • Easy Administration: Informix has a user-friendly interface that allows for easy database management and administration.
  • Multi-platform Support: It can run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and UNIX.

Informix Challenges

There are several challenges for organisations still running legacy Informix databases:

  • Complexity: With its wide range of features and capabilities, Informix can be complex to administer and manage, especially for those with limited technical expertise.
  • Training and Skills: Due to its complexity, proper training and skills are required to effectively support an Informix database. This can be a challenge for organisations with limited resources or budget constraints.
  • Maintenance Costs: Keeping an Informix database up-to-date and running smoothly may require additional costs for maintenance, updates, and support services from IBM.
  • Compatibility Issues: As the database receives regular updates and new versions are released, there may be compatibility issues with existing applications and systems, requiring further troubleshooting and adjustments.
  • Limited Community Support: Compared to other popular databases like Oracle or MySQL, the Informix community is relatively small. This can make it more challenging to find support or resources for troubleshooting issues.

How Can ONQU Meet These Challenges

There are several challenges for organisations still running legacy Informix databases:

  • Lack of Skills - Informix DBA Skills and  Resources
  • Application Security, Patching & Updates - Migrate or Convert the Informix DB 
  • Technical Debt Causing Stalling of Transformation Programs - Auto Conversion of Informix DB
  • New Applications not Using Informix Database - Convert, Migrate or Retire
  • No Conversion Paths for Ingres to NO-SQL or Modern Cloud Open Source Databases - Use ONQU Conversion Services

Benefits of Using Informix

There are several benefits to using Ingres as your chosen database system:

  • Proven Track Record: Informix has been in the market for over 30 years and has a proven track record of reliability and performance.
  • Industry-specific Solutions: IBM offers industry-specific solutions built on top of the Informix database, making it tailored to meet specific business needs.
  • Continuous Innovation: Informix is constantly evolving, with new features and updates being released regularly to keep up with the demands of modern businesses.
  • Strong Support: IBM provides comprehensive support for Informix databases, including online resources, community forums, and technical assistance.

Conclusion

In conclusion, an Informix database is a powerful and reliable choice for managing your organization’s data.

Whilst its scalability, high availability, security features, and ease of use make it suitable for businesses of all sizes. The problem for many organisations is the inability to meet the demands of modern organisations with expensive support, licenses and operational costs.

To transform and modernise your database landscape one option is to convert your legacy databases to an alternative or outsource your support so that the operational cost is fixed and internal resources can be allocated to transformation projects and newer technology.

Either way, ONQU Support can help you with your plans for Informix.

Get in touch

Please contatct ONQU Support for a free, no obligation assessment.