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Knowledge Collection: Informix Upgrade and Migration

Technote (troubleshooting)


Problem(Abstract)

This document will help you navigate through the available information and resources related to upgrading and migrating to current Informix database products.

Resolving the problem

Upgrading Informix database products to a new release might require migration of your environment components.
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Note: IDS 7.31 have reached its End of Support (EOS) on September 30, 2009.
If you are still on a version that have reached EOS date then we recommend you upgrade to IDS 11.50.
Additional information on 7.31 EOS and support extension
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Planning
Education
Migrating and upgrading
Developing




Planning


IDS Software Lifecycle Policies
This page describes the standard and enhanced IBM Software Support Lifecycle Policies for IBM products. Search for your product to plan your upgrade strategy.

Upgrade to IDS 11 now!
If you are on an earlier version of IDS, especially IDS 7.31, IDS 9.40, or IDS 10, learn why you will want to upgrade to IDS 11 now.

Overview of upgrading and migrating IDS
This overview describes what is involved in upgrading or migrating to the latest release of IBM® Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS). It also lists some resources that you can use to assist you. Careful planning will ensure minimal impact on your business.

Upgrade Best Practices "Chat with the Lab Series". (#20)
Want to ensure a smooth and easy upgrade experience? Listen to this chat for answers to questions such as: Why upgrade? How do I upgrade? What resources and references are available to guide me through the process?


IDS upgrade considerations (article)
This document covers the changes and conversions that happen when you install IDS Version 11.50 on a server that has an earlier IDS version already installed.


Why_how_upgrade.ppt

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Education


Informix IDS database product training
The Information Management Training Web site can help you find the educational resources that are right for you. IBM provides you with role-based roadmaps for IDS database products that show you the path to acquiring the skills that you need. You can select from a wide variety of training options, the list of skills resources, and communities to build your own skills plan.


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Migrating and upgrading

  • If you are migrating to Informix IDS Version 11.50 from a non-Informix relational database manager system, visit the migration station. Migration Station (article)

  • If you are migrating from SE to IDS. This presentation is an excellent reference
            Migrating_from_SE_to_IDS.ppt





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Developing


developerWorks Information Management (site)
You can take advantage all of the technical resources that IBM can offer to Informix developers. This Web site provides a range of tools, code samples, education, and newsgroups to help you learn about Informix IDS database product features.

Informix Developer and User Forum (site).



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Document information

Product categories:

Software

Data Management

Data Servers (Database Management Systems)

Informix Dynamic Server (IDS)


Operating system(s):

AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Reliant UNIX, Solaris, Windows


Software version:

7.3, 9.4, 10.0, 11.1, 11.5


Reference #:

1259394


IBM Group:

Software Group


Modified date:

2008-02-27

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