Knowledge Collection: Informix Upgrade and Migration

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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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.




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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)

• NEW in the Migration Station a new redbook on migrating from Oracle

• If you are migrating to IDS v11.50 from IDS v7.3, v9.4, or v10.0, refer to the migration knowledge collection document:
  IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) version 11.50 Migration (article)
  

• If you are migrating from Informix ONLINE version 5.x to IDS version 11.50 (article)

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

• If you are want to revert to the version that you tried to upgrade from, refer to Preparing to Revert from Dynamic Server Version 11.50 (information center).

• Informix IDS database product download
  For IBM Informix product downloads refer to Informix Product Download (site).

• Informix Tools. For IBM Informix client products refer to: Informix Tools migration resources and
  Upgrade Considerations (Client SDK, JDBC, Informix 4GL, and more) (article).

• If you are migrating SAP systems, please consult SAP:
  http://www.sap.com/usa/services/index.epx

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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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