Software suits complex data warehouse applications.
Press Release Summary:
Informix(TM) Extended Parallel Server v8.50 includes Client Software Development Kit v2.81, which allows developers to write applications in language they prefer, whether it is Java(TM), C++, C, ESQL, or any application tools with ODBC and/or OLE DB access. Informix JDBC driver enables multi-tier Java application deployment against Informix heritage database servers. Informix ISA v1.50 provides interface for XPS command line, eliminating need to memorize commands.
Original Press Release:
New IBM Informix Extended Parallel Server and Updated IBM Data Management Business Intelligence Gold Bundle offer Informix Customers Greater Value and Flexibility
Overview
IBM Informix(TM) Extended Parallel Server (XPS) V8.50 is designed for the largest, most demanding, and most complex data warehouse
applications. By including comprehensive data warehousing
features and using a sophisticated shared-nothing underlying
architecture, XPS achieves industry-leading performance and
flexibility. This enables you to make more profitable decisions from complex, query-intensive, analytical applications.
The following products are bundled with IBM Informix XPS V8.50 or can be ordered separately for use with other servers.
IBM Informix Connect Runtime V2.81
This is the runtime library for the Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) V2.81.
CSDK is a collection of APIs that can speed development time for
applications that work with IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) and XPS. Using Informix CSDK, developers can write applications in the language they prefer, whether it is Java(TM), C++, C, ESQL, or any application tools with open database connectivity (ODBC) and/or OLE DB access. (OLE DB is a set of communication [COM interfaces that provides applications with uniform access to data stored in diverse information sources regardless of
location or type.)
This flexibility allows for more choice in programming environments, promotes easier and faster application development, and reduces the cost of training developers in new skills. With CSDK, developers can also build one application to access multiple IBM Informix databases, saving maintenance and support expenses, minimizing downtime, and further speeding application development. The CSDK APIs are optimized for accessing Informix databases.
IBM Informix Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) V2.21
The IBM Informix JDBC driver is a pure Java platform-independent, industry-standard, type 4 JDBC driver. It enables multi-tier Java application deployment against IBM Informix heritage database servers. It also provides superior performance and integration with IBM products like WebSphere® and eXtensible Markup Language (XML).
IBM Informix Server Administrator (ISA) V1.50
IBM ISA is a browser-based, cross-platform database server
administration tool. It provides an easy-to-use interface for the XPS command line, thus eliminating the need to memorize commands and options.
IBM Informix I-Spy V2.0
IBM Informix I-Spy, previously announced, is a smart data
warehouse monitoring and optimization tool designed for IBM
Informix databases. I-Spy helps warehouse administrators and
architects increase the business value of enterprise data warehouses through enhanced efficiency, design improvements, and lower maintenance costs.
Key prerequisites
Refer to the Technical information section of this document.
At a glance
The IBM Informix Extended Parallel Server (XPS) V8.50 bundle delivers significant new functionality in the areas of:
o Application development
o Database administration
o Ease of use
o Performance
The IBM Data Management Gold offerings are intended for Informix
(IDS, XPS, and Red Brick(TM)) customers who want the flexibility
to install or maintain either Informix or DB2® products in
whatever combination is required to meet their business needs.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
Planned availability dates
· August 10, 2004: Electronic software delivery
· August 27, 2004: Media and documentation
