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Not enough room in ROOT DBspace
It looks like your physical log is taking up most of your space. I would imagine that this was moved and grown in your other instance. Dan -----Original Message----- From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of STEVEN AB Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 201…
Technological Differences between HDR & RSS
We want to use HDR, as we can then switch HDR to Primary. Is there any technological difference between HDR & RSS, that might impact Transaction Processing on Primary Instance. Thanks.…
Unexpected RSS authentication failure for 'leap16_2_c_tcp' during the Initialization Phase.
Just an observation really, occasionally on a fully functioning cluster the following is reported leaving the RSS instance in Fast Recovery ... a simple restart (onmode -ky; oninit) of the RSS and all is good ... 13:17:22 ERROR on the following statement SQLCODE: -243 ISAM:-154…
Informix 11.50.FC9W3 assert failed question
Hi Chuan, Did you try to `oninit` the RSS? ------------------------------ Sincerely, Dennis ------------------------------…
Informix restore strategy
Vilius: So, here are your options: You can periodically use dbexport (or my dbexport replacement utility myexport which does not require locks) to take snapshots of your databases. Not great, but many use this method, especially for databases that do not have high transaction rat…
Changing DBSPACETEMP run-time
Hi, IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.70.FC5XE Please, is there a way to change DBSPACETEMP for a session inside 4GL? ------------------------------ Sincerely, Dennis ------------------------------…
What prevents a RSS to roll forward as fast as its primary?
I will go out on a limb here and say RSS_FLOW_CONTROL, at least how it is implemented, is something almost nobody wants or needs. The pitfall with the setting is that if set to '0' it is actually on: '-1' is the setting that actually turns it off. Who came up with that one? I und…
Manual Switch Primary , Secondary while RSS exist
ABeMie: It's the same whether you have RSS secondaries or not. When the HDR secondary takes over as primary it will reach out to the RSS secondaries and make the connection basically saying "Yo, dude, talk to me now!" All is well. Art ------------------------------ Art S. Kagel, …
informixHQ without informix
Thanks for reply Ramon, The information is excellent as I have a project with 12 instances and their RSS feeds to control. Best regards, SP ------------------------------ Sergio Peres AIRC ------------------------------…
ontape error
Hi Sergio Your command syntax seems correct, so to me it implies it could be a Shell related issue. Split the work up into steps to see if it yields more information... [Pri]$ ontape -s -L 0 -F -t STDIO | ssh informix@<RSS IP or DNS name> "source ~informix/.bashrc; ontape -p -t …
ADO - activex data object
What do I require, to connect "ado activex data object" to Informix ? AIX 7.2 IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 12.10.FC9W1 Regards Dirk…
RSS over SSL
Hi, I am trying to setup one RSS server using SSL, can someone give some help about this? Thanks in advance, SP…
RSS: Different # CPUs?
Those were my thought exactly. But, was uncertain whether RSS required identical settings in ONCONFIG as the primary. Thank you. DG…
Connections made to RSS are visible on PRIMARY
Dear All, Informix version 12.1FC10 on HP Unix and application running on RHEL 7 SET up has a PRIMARY, SDS and RSS We have a read only application that is pointed to RSS servers (direct connection to RSS server and NOT via Connection manager) When we start this application whi…
Take Primary and RSS down and up, w/o reinitialize
David, You should be ok taking either one offline to do non-database work. Before taking them down run onmode -c norm on the primary to force the checkpoint so they are in sync. Also check onstat -g rss verbose on the primary to make sure the RSS server is not way behind. Look …
High CPU Utilization
We have two environments which are the "same" that are both running Informix 12.10. The databases are replicated. One of the servers is experiencing extremely high cpu utilization. The cpu utilization started to increase in the middle of September. It is now nearly running at cap…
Updatable Secondary (RSS)
Informix 12.10.C3 Solaris 10 1/13 I would like to make a read-only RSS updatable, so I can do a dbexport. I have done this in the past. However, this time, I can't seem to make it updatable. I do the following: 1) Take the read-only RSS offline. 2) Edit UPDATABLE_SECONDARY par…
How to DROP unlogged table on RSS?
Dropping the RAW table on the primary should have been replicated to the RSS secondary. Have you dropped the table while the the "STOP_APPLY 1" was active on the RSS?…
RSS Encryption Performance Hit?
Since RSS is a special case of HDR, does ENCRYPT_HDR also have to be set? DG…
listener-thread@soc_be.c:3073: err = -25582:
Adding Version details Informix Version : IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 12.10.FC6 O/S Version : Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server release 6.9 Thanks & Regards, Karthik Rajan…
Informix and speculative execution
Hi all, I have seen speculative execution patches for Firefox and SQL Server. Are there speculative execution patches for Informix in progress? There is no IBM Flash for Informix Dynamic Server and speculaative execution! Regards, David.…
RSS bring up secondary problem
RSS online log: 00:50:09 RSS: Lost connection to idsescmnsoc 00:50:10 RSS: Reconnected to idsescmnsoc 00:50:13 RSS: Lost connection to idsescmnsoc 00:50:14 RSS: Reconnected to idsescmnsoc 00:50:17 RSS: Lost connection to idsescmnsoc 00:50:18 RSS: Reconnected to idsescmnsoc 00:50…
Rovoke insert permission but still can insert
I am doing it at the command line in the server directly in the directory C:\\\\Program Files\\\\IBM\\\\IBM Informix Dynamic Server\\\\11.50\\\\bin…
Rebuid sysmaster database and effects in a HDR/RSS
Hello I need rebuild sysmaster database in our production instance. I think running the "$INFORMIXDIR/etc/buildsmi" script will not cause problems with our HDR/RSS instances, but I'm not sure. Anyone know if there is any kind of incompatibility (rebuilding sysmaster) with an H…
HDR Solution
Hi, Look like RSS is a best option to us. "RSS secondaries is very easy. Detailed instructions are in the Administrator's Guide PDF manual and the online IBM InfoCenter site." Can you share link/noted as our reference to setup RSS follow best practices implementation. If we h…
Informix Database crash cause select whith between
no, I would do it tomorrow, I keep the RSS to check this, but is there any manipulation could I do before ?…
Rss impacting performance
If RSS_FLOW_CONTROL is definitely set to "-1" and not "0" then I'd look at DELAY_APPLY. Setting a non-zero value, even 1s or 2s, further decouples the RSS from the primary. You can change DELAY_APPLY dynamically. You might need to start looking at the wait states in "onstat -u" …
RSS to Primary ?
Hi, We are running Informix 11.70.FC7W2 on Solaris 11. We tested the following scenario and want to see why it works and if its recommended or not to do this. We have 1 informix "source" server with 4 RSS servers connected to it. 1) We brought down the Source server "onmode -k…
Load by External table commit interval
No, I have an RSS server, if I turn the table to raw, unfortunately the load does not replicate to the secondary server unless is there a way to replicate this load with an other mechanism.…
RSS INSTALLATION
Hi, I want to install an RSS standlaone server on Windows, But I have followed the steps but no way to create this replica, I want to isolate the reporting to this server and to dedicte the primary server only for transaction. Os : Windows 2008 R2 and Informix 11.70…
12.10.FC6 Mac port released
IBM Informix 12.10.FC6 release for Mac OS is officially available! John F. Miller III STSM, Lead Architect miller3@us.ibm.com 503-747-1366 IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS)…
RSS server is not active / Can not establish RSS -
Hello all, I followed and have completed all the steps for setting "back", an RSS server with IDS 11.50.FC9 on AIX 6.1. When I issue onmode -d RSS ol_live (Primary) on the backup server, instance log shows : " 13:04:09 DR: Secondary to Secondary 13:04:09 DR: new type = RSS 13:0…
Informix temp spaces
Hi Boycho, I have TEMPTAB_NOLOG 1; Do you think it will be good practice to set it on "0"? I have configured and two RSS servers.…
Error -225 when configuring RSS
Thanks Art. I found the problem. On the secondary server the command is: onmode -d RSS <primary server> (without "add") and I was typing onmode -d add RSS <primary server> The command failed because the secondary server is in "Fast Recovery" mode !!!! Regards !…
blocking checkpoint with RSS
Can you not block a secondary RSS with a blobspace in it? If there is a way I can't figure it out.…
RSS DBSERVERNAME
Good Morning, We are running Informix 11.70.FC7 on Solaris. Is there a best practice recommendation when setting up RSS on whether to use DBSERVERNAME or DBSERVERALIASES for the communication between the primary and RSS nodes? I recall at one of the IIUG Conference sessions som…
Wakeup RSS Server
Try running the onmode -d RSS <primary> again on the secondary. Art Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant ASK Database Management www.askdbmgt.com Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions an…
Informix RSS Monitoring
Hi, We are running Informix 11.70.FC7W2 on Solaris. We are setting up a read-only RSS node to our primary. We want to setup some monitoring to see if the RSS node is keeping up the with primary. Any way to get some of the information via a query that is similar to the onstat -g …
setup LOG_STAGING_DIR
Hello, any one have a idea about setup LOG_STAGING_DIR. can any one explain step by step with rss. in informix 11.70 Thanks…
RSS not working
Hello I have an interresting problem I have 2 servers when they I do a level 0 backup on primary. setup the RSS on Primary Send the backup to my secondary run ontape -p. connect the secondary to primary the primary sends this error 12:29:07 RSS Server drcastxliveca - state is n…
Re: RSS Feed Formatting
Test Post Test Post Please ignore! Thanks!…
ontape and onunload on a RSS Secondary
Good morning IIUG family, Quick question for those who have a bit more experience with RSS secondaries than I do. Context: My HDR Primary is so busy 24 x 7 x 365 with users and after-hours cron-jobs processing, that performing ontapes backups and onunloads on the secondary has b…
Upgrading IDS version on PRI need rebuilt HDR/RSS?
Hi All, I have a question related to informix upgrade. If I am running Primary, HDR & RSS, then when i upgrade the primary informix version (from IDS 11.70 FC4 to FC7), then HDR & RSS remain intact or not? And does it requires the rebuilding of HDR & RSS again using level-0 back…
Promoting RSS Secondary?
Consider a cluster with three servers, A, B, & C. Server A is the primary (not HDR primary), and servers B & C are RSS secondaries. Let us say that server A fails, or is otherwise removed from service. I can change one of the secondaries (say B) to standard, and put it in service…
reconnect RSS after network outage
Hello I have just setup an IDS11.70 cluster with one primary server and one HDR secondary plus one RSS secondary. I had a network outage between the production site and the backup site, it caused the RSS synchronization to stop because the timeout set in "IFX_SMX_TIMEOUT" was rea…
Informix upgrade
- Workgroup Edition (WE) does support Enterprise Replication with no restrictions. However, Everett's basic point stands. If you are not now using features that WE does not support, or can do without them without hurting performance or breaking your applications, then WE is a …
Switching RSS Servers
Hi Everyone, IDS 11.70.FC7W3X3 O/S AIX 6.1 I have a scenario in which I have 3 servers in RSS replication, rss1 is the "primary" where the other 2 get their changes from rss2 is a replicate of rss1 rss3 is a replicate of rss1 My question is if rss1 goes down for any reason, c…
can we have to hdr servers ?
I have the informix 1150 ultimate, should i pay a license for rss ?…
Nasty, unexpected cluster problem
I didn't do the work but I am guessing we did. From the SDS Primary: 08:09:19 Maximum server connections 1858 08:09:19 Checkpoint Statistics - Avg. Txn Block Time 0.001, # Txns blocked 1, Plog used 2926, Llog used 3258 08:10:14 Error receiving a buffer from RSS ob1_db3_ha - shu…
tuning RSS
We're bringing up some RSS servers and pushing them all to one box on smaller instances that (in the case of DR) will be moved to larger boxes not currently available. How much smaller can I make these "catcher" RSS secondaries? We've had them smaller before, but they seemed too …
RSS Feed Formatting
Sorry for the off-topic post, but I haven't seen any other good ways to ask about this. The content of this forum is amazingly useful and I want to follow all the discussions using the RSS feed, but I cannot get the formatting to display properly. Even when I view the feed conte…
when use IfxDataReader.GetIfxDateTime to NULL valu
Hello, The version of Informix products in my environment is: Database server: AIX IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.FC5 IBM Informix CSDK Version 2.90 IBM-ESQL Version 2.90.FC4 Client: PC Windows IBM Informix-ESQL 3.70.TC5DE.…
redundant connection manager configuration using H
correct. since PRIMARY always has zero latency, so most time Connection Manager will route client application to the PRIMARY. if you want use secondaries and low the connections to the PRIMARY, you can define cm_sla1 as SLA cm_sla1 DBSERVERS=(RSS,HDR),PRIMARY if all RSS and HDR…
RSS and BLOBs
Quick question...maybe... We're using RSS but we have a BLOB space. According to developer works http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/data/tutorials/db2-cert9195/section9.html RSS isn't able to restore a primary if the DB contains a BLOB space. Is this still true? If so is there any…
DB_locale or local naming convention
Hi, I already mention the informix version. IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.70.TC1IE…
ifxclone
I can make a single row update of less than 1k transfer with LOGBUFF set at 128k instantaneous. Use RSS_FLOW_CONTROL and set it to -1. You probably have flow control turned on...this will delay the applies...read up on it. The default value is 0, which is 8 times the LOGBUFF siz…
Error -556 on @ reference
In IDS_A have a stored procedure do_some that has a insert into a local table. In IDS_B have a stored procedure do_some that does: call base@IDS_A:do_some(); Calling this sp works ok. In IDS_C i try to run: call base@IDS_B:do_some(); Fails with error -556 Cannot create, drop,…
licence question
Hi, folks, If adding a Read-Only RSS instance for a existing instance, is there extra charge for the new RSS? Thanks, Frank --14dae9340881b758dc04cc2f68a0…
Any resolution steps for this failed llogdbs that
IDS: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.FC9W1X7 OS: Sun Microsystems Inc. SunOS 5.10 Generic January 2005 I'm having the Systems Admin to review the disk now. 14:13:25 Assert Warning: I/O error, Primary Chunk '/ifmx/ciboodle/chunks/llogdbs_4' -- Offline 14:13:25 IBM Info…
HDR for Enterprise DR solution?
Fernando, Thank you for your feedback. We are most concerned with the stability of the servers and replication i.e. not having servers crash. Our DB's are logged and have avoided using raw tables (IIRC). We are most interested in discovering if other customers are using the HDR …
New online magazine that recognizes Informix.
Well done. Do you have a RSS feed for the column? I would like to follow any new articles.…
What are best onconfig parameters for a DSS app
Frank.... first question: Is your database installation being made for a production system???? Alexandre Marini IBM Informix Certified Professional v10 / v11.50 / v11.70 IBM Information Management Informix Technical Professional IBM Infosphere DataStage Technical Professional …
IDS 7.31 UD5 data(base) recovery
Informix Dynamic Server Version 7.31.UD5 I understood that IDS 7.31 entered End Of Support in September 2009 ( 2 and a half years ago) I hope this is not a business critical system…
enterprise replication time to replicate data
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.FC6 Question for enterpise experts Does anyone know a command that will give me time that it takes to replicate data to a node? for example i update on server a and it replicates to server b . How long did it take? cdr view profile gives …
DBDELIMITER in dbexport/dbimport process
Marc, How about using a dbload, the High Performance Loader, dbimport etc to do this? Its a bit of extra work but nothing outrageous. It will also be quicker than using dbimport for big tables and get round your pipe sign problem. 30Gb is not a big database. How many tables are …
RSS with DELAY_APPLY is dog slow!
dbaccess sysmaster <<EOF SELECT * FROM syscfgtab WHERE cf_name = 'RSS_FLOW_CONTROL'; EOF Regards On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 10:44 PM, Nick <milesnmiles@gmail.com> wrote: > Jeff - thanks, I found RSS_FLOW_CONTROL in the online docs and copied > it into my onconfig. You might be …
delete HDR Secondary
Folks, IDS11.50, Redhat Linux. Is there a simple command to delete/remove the HDR Secondary from the Primary server side? I saw a similar command for RSS( onmode -d delete RSS...), but did not see it for HDR. Thanks, Frank --00151747596854590f04b13b31d9…
HDR & RSS
Hi, I am trying to find out which is the best way to have an Standby IDS server a long distance away. I have IDS 11.10 on windows with actual database data 250GB. On Live IDS server we use onbar and TSM for whole system backup. Our database is in logging mode but we don;t need t…
Issue creating RSS replication
Hi, I am configuring RSS replication using IDS 11.5UC4WE. On primary it is showing as ONLINE & "onstat -g rss" is showing RSS Srv name = db02 RSS Srv Status = defined Connection Status = defined but Next log to send as (0,0). In RSS it is showing as Read-Only (RSS) but logic…
Over 1,000 days of 24x7 database uptime!
On 29.07.2011 20:38 Lester Knutsen wrote: > From one of our customers, their Informix server hit 1,000 days today > .... congratulations;) > > IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.FC8 -- On-Line -- Up > 1000 days 00:31:45 -- They beat mine just bit ... IBM Informix D…
Setting up HDR- First Time -11.70 Innovator-C
Hi, I am setting up HDR for the first time. onstat - on primary shows IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.70.UC2IE -- On-Line (Prim) -- Up 0:11:5s onstat - on secondry shows IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.70.UC2IE -- Fast Recovery (Sec) -- Up 00s onstat -m on sec…
ISAM error 197: Partition recently appended to
Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.UC5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (i586) I have done a level 0 backup directed to /dev/null and tried again. still it is throwing the same error.…
same ports in Primary , HDR and RSS
hi, I have a plan to use same ports at Primary, HDR and RSS servers. Is there any implication or availability or performance overhead. Kindly share the findings. anees…
Quick Recovery
Thanks for the info. If we enable STOP_APPLY, then how we need to keep RSS active (even behind primary) ? Do we need to apply logs (manually) ? Thanks.…
RSS Cannot Connect
Hi, We are using 11.50.FC7 on SunOS sparc. We deleted RSS for one of our instance. When we recovered it (using Level-0), we received the following error (at Primary Instance): 02:01:29 RSS ids_net_rss2_05 added 02:01:52 RSS Server ids_net_rss2_05 - state is now connected 02:01:…
RSS Cheat Sheet???
Hello, Does anyone have a cheat sheet for initializing RSS for the 1st time? I have 2 instances that I can backup on one machine and restore to on another via ontape -r and -p so I think my config is there. I can connect to databases on 2nd machine from 1st so I think the connec…
Tool to estimate the size of an index
Sorry, I forgot to provide the version of the installation: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.FC4 Operative System: AIX Version 6.1…
Why RSS automatically becoms standard?
Hello, Our RSS server automatically become standard while its drauto value is 0 (mannual). Following are the messages which are in message log file. 19:33:17 RSS: Lost connection to ids_net_db91 19:34:31 RSS: Reconnected to ids_net_db91 19:34:35 This server is not registered wi…
Re: DBEXPORT IN RSS NOT WORKS
I think it's a BUG. It will work if you use just one tempdbs. Set DBSPACETEMP=dbstemp1 on RSS secondary, then bounce engine (RSS secondary).…
New Feature Request for HDR/RSS in place upgrade.
In place upgrade for HDR and RSS secondary servers. Requiring a backup/restore to re-initialize the HDR and RSS servers is no longer acceptable. In the case where we have our RSS servers located in different data centers, the time it takes to send a backup is over a week. Bandwid…
Primary Slowness when RSS is active
do a "strings" and grep for RSS_FLOW_CONTROL. If you have that, then you have the version containing the patch. You'll need to set the value in your onconfig. There's a bit of documentation about it's use in the onconfig.std file. From: Madison Pruet/Dallas/IBM@IBMUS To: ids@ii…
RSS - Hangs on changing RSS to standard
Informix 11.50FC7W1 AIX 6.1 I am testing scenarios with RSS. I tested setting up RSS, failing over, going back to the original setup and running the test a second time. During the second test changing the RSS to "standard" the instance hangs. I have a case open with IBM but n…
RSS Replication Questions
OS: AIX 5.3 Informix 11.50FC4 I have a few questions on RSS: In the Informix manual under HDR Requirements it states the following: "The primary and secondary servers must be able to run the same IBMR InformixR Dynamic Server (IDS) executable image, even if they do not have i…
Can't access sysindexes remotely
Hi, We are using IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.FC6 using Platform: SunOS 5.10 Generic_125100-09 sun4v sparc SUNW,Sun-Fire-T200 Thanks…
DBEXPORT IN RSS NOT WORKS
HELLO!!! We have an environment RSS with IDS 11.50.FC7 on HP-UX 11.11. We want to do our backup method a dbexport on RSS side.. but appears the following message, after set STOP_APPLY=1, we run dbexport database command: "The operation cannot be performed on this RS secondary s…
RE: dbexport on RSS client
Hi everybody!!!! I tried to do a dbexport with the following: dbexport basedato -o /path I followed the path Paul sent, but I got the following in the RSS node: ""The operation cannot be performed on this RS secondary server because no temporary dbspace exists. Set the DBSPACE…
Switch RSS secondary back to Primary
I did what Nilesh adviced on and here's what happenned: OAT (2.27) shows that the servers (Prim-RSS sec (updatable)) are connected. However, nothing is getting written to the RSS.online log. On RSS I see the following written to the online log when I bring up dbaccess: 14:29:31…
Backup from RSS server
I am testing on a RSS server setup for the first time. The RSS server will be used to backup the Production databases so that we can restore any one of 4 distinct instances we have on our Development box. Currently we use 'onunload/onload' process to backup/restore Production dat…
dbexport on RSS client
Anyone knows if dbexport on 11.50 RSS client is possible? Paul,…
Can an HDR Secondary know if RSS is setup on Prima
Hello, I have a stored prcedure which exists on three replicating databases (HDR Primary, HDR Secondary and the RSS server). This stored procedure gets called on each server and performs different tasks depending on what mode the server is in and whether RSS is configured. It w…
IDS V11.50FC6 HDR RSS level 0 archive
Hi, We are just setting up HDR with a primary, secondary and RSS servers. I have read that in IDS V11.50FC6 you can now do backups on the RSS server. I have tried testing this using ontape -s -L 0 (will be onbar in our live system) IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.FC6 -…
RE: Replication queue filling up [18787]
There is a known CDR Defect (IC65273) in that version of IDS (we had a similar issue). The problem exists since a fix in 11.50.FC2. It will be fixed in the next correction 11.50.FC6W1 probably. The problem is that the send queue will not be emptied. Workaround: Avoiding of Spool…
IDS Updatable RSS on different platforms
Jonathan Smaby wrote: > I've been asked a question by my sup. Under IDS 11.50.xC4 or better.. if I had > an RSS Primary running on HP-UX, could I have a Linux RSS updatable secondary? No. > I know that standard HDR replication isn't cross-platform, but how about RSS? > My goal …
RSS Appears to stall ?
Here's an odd one... We have 4 servers, all Solaris Sparc 64bit --- 2 in site A, 2 in site B Site A contains a Standalone Server S1 and RSS node S2 Site B contains RSS nodes S3 and S4 S2 and S4 stay nicely in sync with S1 ; S3 RSS applies seem to 'stall' --- the drift varies …
RSS Appears to stall ?
Here's an odd one... We have 4 servers, all Solaris Sparc 64bit --- 2 in site A, 2 in site B Site A contains a Standalone Server S1 and RSS node S2 Site B contains RSS nodes S3 and S4 S2 and S4 stay nicely in sync with S1 ; S3 RSS applies seem to 'stall' --- the drift v…
HA (HDR) and Encryption
Well - it's the 'ole "it depends".... HDR replicates by transfering the log files to the secondary, not by replaying replicated transactions. So the real question is "How much o= f a drag will HDR encryption cause?" And again -- "it depends". If you are doing really high volume…
Informix Dynamic Server Software Downloads
It appears IBM has cleverly hidden the IDS downloads again on the Passport Advantage Website, at least from my prying eyes. I can find the Solid DB and the DB2 links just fine. Does anyone out there in IIUG-land with a Passport Advantage account know where IBM has stashed the dow…
RE: Start Replicate for huge tables
> -----Original Message----- > From: informix-list-bounces@iiug.org > [mailto:informix-list-bounces@iiug.org]On Behalf Of theBP > Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:14 PM > To: informix-list@iiug.org > Subject: Re: Start Replicate for huge tables > > > Habichtsberg, Reinhard wr…
Start Replicate for huge tables
Hi all, I have to start new ER replicates with tables up to 400 Millions rows. I want to avoid to unload/load the tables because I have problems with piping the data with HPL. Furthermore I had to stop all transactions to ensure that the data the same on both servers before star…
RSS can only use DBSERVERNAME?
Prior to the 11 versions, HDR could be setup on a private IP or NIC and you can assign a connections listed in DBSERVERALIASES to handle HDR traffic between your servers. Now with RSS it seems like it only works with DBSERVERNAME and will not properly establish a connection if …
RSS problem
Hi! IDS 11.50FC4 Sun Solaris I have Primary, Secondary HDR and RSS servers. When I run: 1. Stop HDR (onmode -d standard) 2. After 50 or more logical log files completed I start HDR - onmode - d primary ... 3. While logical files send to Secondary HDR, new logical log files compl…
OPTCOMPIND and perl
Anyone know if I can change OPTCOMPIND after establishing a DB connection or does it need to be set before connecting? ta SLES10 SP1 IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.UC5…
Re: Anyone playing with this sort of configuration?
Ian Michael Gumby wrote: > I know that there's been talk of using SSDs, but there's an offshoot of > ssds on PCI-e cards. > > Was wondering if anyone has been playing with IDS 10, or 11 using SSDs > on the primary, then doing replication to a server with SAS drives and > some mo…
Anyone playing with this sort of configuration?
I know that there's been talk of using SSDs, but there's an offshoot of ssds on PCI-e cards. Was wondering if anyone has been playing with IDS 10, or 11 using SSDs on the primary, then doing replication to a server with SAS drives and some more space. I'm assuming that the OLT…
Informix Dynamic Server Scheduler question
Hi! I'm working on a project at my faculty. It's a java desktop application with an informix database. I have a problem using informix dynamic server scheduler. I have a particular table in my database. This table contains records that are inserted by the desktop aplication I'm …
IDS 9.40 End of Support Imminent
I have seen a number of posts on CDI recently related to IDS 9.40 As per the announcement on September 7th 2007, effective on the dates listed below, IBM will withdraw support from the following product releases licensed under the IBM International Program License Agreement: 9…
High Performance Loader on Replicated Database?
Hi All, We are running informix 10FC6. I was wondering if we can run the high performance loader on a replicated database for unloading/loading data. Since a replicated database for informix 10FC6 is read only I assume that loading will not work. But how about unloading? Thanks…
use stored proc that return multiple columns in a query
forgot to include version info: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.UC6W5 -- On-Line -- Up 207 days 22:14:39 -- 1441100 Kbytes…
log replay position is falling too far behind RSS
Hello all I am getting following error message in online.log file "log replay position is falling too far behind RSS Source" Can any one explain the reason of this message and suggestions for removing this resolving this. Thanks…
Copy instance + RSS
HI Using IDS 11.50: First of all we have an instance called idsrestore inside a machine P550. Were trying to have other instance with same information now called idsrestorebkp at the same machine P550. At the same time we want to start the RSS replication mode. We used at the …
installing informix dynamic server in linux
hi, I'm new to informix... I tried to install informix dynamic server(iif. 11.50.UC2E.Linux-RHEL4.tar) in my linux machine. I'm getting an error like this... One or more prerequisite system libraries are not installed on your computer. Install libpam.so.0, libncurses.so.5…
Re sync replicate tables
Hello every one , Recently we migrated subset of data from one of our production servers to a new database server. After the migration we did not start the replication for about a week. During the non replication time ( about a week) they were updates to our old server which are…
Informix Dynamic Server v 11.50 Developer's Edition
Does everyone know that the Informix Dynamic Server Developer's Edition v11.50 that you can download from the IIUG Web site (www.iiug.org) is NOT timebombed, is completely and fully functional (including HDR, MACH11, ER etc.). Do you know that the only limitations on this versio…
Informix Dynamic Server v 11.50 Developer's Edition
Does everyone know that the Informix Dynamic Server Developer's Edition v11.50 that you can download from the IIUG Web site (www.iiug.org) is NOT timebombed, is completely and fully functional (including HDR, MACH11, ER etc.). Do you know that the only limitations on this versio…
CONFIGURATION ONAUDIT-IBM Informix Dynamic Server
Hello, I need to configure onaudit and onshowaudit able to register for each of the consultations that are made to the database, either through dbaccess, ODBC or another application. I've been reviewing the IBM Informix Trusted Facility Guide, but I was not working. What param…
How to use Informix Dynamic Server
I have installed trial version of "Informix IDS Dynamic Server Developer Edition 11.5 for Windows 2003, XP, Vista, 32bit Version 1150TC1DE". But i am new to informix. Can anyone explain how to use IDS in detail.…
Re: Two Questions on Restarting HDR (critical data undamaged)
> -----Original Message----- > From: informix-list-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:informix-list- > bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of DGPretzel > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 1:26 AM > To: informix-list@iiug.org > Subject: Re: Two Questions on Restarting HDR (critical data undamaged) > > Tha…
Informix Continuous Availalbility Feature Demo
This marketing video of IDS HDR, SDS, RSS and Updatable Secondary Nodes came in on my Google alerts this morning. http://www.cocktail-server.com/informix-caf/ Andrew…
Re: Optimizer Issues with 10.00.xC8
A couple of updates on this. First, I've been able to replicate the problem on 10.00.FC6, which tells me that the problem is not specific to the FC8 upgrade. But I've only been able to do so with essentially a full set of data. If I create a table that contains only a few colu…
Compressed data in logical logs
SAMI ZEITOUN wrote: > Thanks for the reply. > Actually, I need this for replication purpose. > Are you saying that the data buffer in the logical logs is allways in a > compressed mode?? > There is no way for me to make the database write to the logical logs the > entire data buf…
IDS 11 RSS promotion to a primary in DR
bill.abler@gmail.com wrote: > We are in the process of considering an IDS 11 upgrade. We'd like a > setup that addresses both High Availability, HA, and disaster > recovery, DR. We currently are on IDS 10 with HDR only. I am in the > process of proposing a business case of hav…
backup replicated database
SUNITA RAINA wrote: > Hi, > > Can somebody tell me if replicated (read-only) database on HDR can be backed > up ontape? or is it only primary can be backed up? > Ooo, ooo, I know this one, 'cause I answered wrong last year and Madison gave me a highly deserved virtual thumping. ;…
Re: easy IDS Enterprise replication question
Luke, We are using Replicate1 to replicate bi-directionally between Informix 10.00.FC4 and SQL Server 2005. What kind of locking issues are you having? We have been in production for over a year now and as long as the transaction sizes are small during the high OLTP hours we hav…
What is IPA abbreviation ?
Hi all IBM INFORMIX DYNAMIC SERVER 10.00 PRODUCT RELEASE bug_number 168928 description WITH NON-DEFAULT PAGE SIZE AND ACTIVE IPA'S, TABLE LEVEL RESTORES FAIL product_code ONUTILS component_code ARCHECKR What is IPA ? Thanks…
Migrating data between Informix Platforms without
Good morning, I'm sure this question has probably been asked before. Is it possible to routinely copy data / migrate data from Informix databases between different platforms without HDR/ER replication? I've used dbimport/export, and that isn't feasible to automate as a cron. I h…
Replication performance problem related with DRINTERVAL
Hi, we are moving our application from tru64 to aix. Our application is an real time application and performance is very important. We are doing some tests on informix on the new platforms. But replication seem a bit strange. test is an 10.000 update row update in a table that …
RSS Feeds for Product Lifecycles
I don't know if everyone was aware of this, but you can subscribe to product lifecycle RSS feeds here: http://www-306.ibm.com/software/support/rss/db2/index.html Gotta love that FUCKING DB2 BRANDING though! :o( Grrrrr...... A more conventional summary is here: http://www-306.i…
IIUG TV
Great job on the video work!! I look forward to seeing more! -t- -- -- Informix Dynamic Server Database Engine -- http://www.informix.com --…
Re: admin tools like PC client
Mike, What version of Informix are you using? Informix SE? Informix OnLine? Informix Dynamic Server? Most Informix versions these days come with a product call I-Connect that needs to be installed on the PC and rovides the Informix ODBC drivers.…
Error when initializing
06:36:20 IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version [b]10.00.UC6TL[\\b] I believe this is likelt ot be a new ish instance to a newish user of the software…
Accessing the repository
Hi the home page of iiug.org has changed . To access the repository, look at list of Resources on the left of the screen . Software Repository is right below IIUG RSS Feeds Peter Wages…
problems with Informix dynamic server 9.4 @ WIndows 2003
I have problems with connecting the server. I use correct user/password to connect to the server, but the server do not known the server. I'm sure the user exist and is one of the user in Informix_Admin group. I have installed Informix dynamic server 9.4 in a windows xp system in…
Re: Senior Oracle DBA now Learning Informix by Request
Tambi Dude wrote: > "DA Morgan" <damorgan@psoug.org> wrote in message > news:1166401364.229016@bubbleator.drizzle.com... >> Tambi Dude wrote: >>> "DA Morgan" <damorgan@psoug.org> wrote in message >>> news:1166388023.574809@bubbleator.drizzle.com... >>>> How one defines quality is…
License Extension
Help.. I need a license extension for the IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.FC3R1TL which I downloaded to do a evaluation. How can I get the license extened..my project is in the final stages .. Dhaya Commercial bank…
Re: Security Vulnerabilities Addressed in Informix Dynamic Server
Clive Eisen wrote: > Ian Michael Gumby wrote: > > Yes the buffer overflow issues are a pain and frankly they shouldn't occur > > if IBM did formal code reviews. Or rather they should be caught and > > corrected prior to release. > > > > "Paul Watson" <paul@oninit.com> wrote in m…
Security Vulnerabilities Addressed in Informix Dynamic Server
Not sure if this has posted here or not but .... http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=630&context=SSGU8G&dc=D600&u id=swg21242921&loc=en_US&cs=UTF-8&lang=en Cheers Paul Paul Watson Tel: +44 1414161772 Mob: +44 7818003457 Web: www.oninit.com GO FURTHER with DB2 GET THER…
Initialising Informix
I am trying to initialize informix on a new server and I am getting this error. The server is HP UX 11.11 and Informix IDS 7.31 What could be the problem / This action will initialize Informix Dynamic Server; any existing Informix Dynamic Server databases will NOT be accessible …
Informix Connection From WIN CE.NET Emulator?
How do I connect to informix dynamic server from WIN CE.NET Emulator? Is there a WIN CE informix driver?…
Re: Table Editor for Multiplatforms
Enhancements in Version 4.3 ..... also supports the Informix Dynamic Server 9.x. http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2imstools/db2tools/db2te/…
Message from the SIGman re RSS
Greetings and apologies for those of you who monitor many groups and thus will get multiple copies of this message. IIUG has implemented RSS feeds for all the Special Interest Groups. This means that you may now monitor SIG discussions using your favorite RSS reader, or manage t…
Fragmentation Elimination Problem
I am on version IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.FC4.…
Re: Informix Dynamic Server 9.30 - Shared Memory
Ronald Schwingel wrote: > Can someone please tell me how much Shared Memory (gigabytes?) > Informix Dynamic Server 9.30 (32-bit version) for AIX 5L can use > before asserting with a Shared Memory access error? Can you provide > documentation that I can pass on also? It looked to…
RE: Informix Dynamic Server 9.30 - Shared Memory
First off you shouldn't be getting shared memory access errors. That sounds more like a bug that technical support should address. I wouldn't be surprised if your getting can't allocate additional shared memory segment messages. Informix 32-bit on AIX is a bitch. The problem …
Informix Dynamic Server 9.30 - Shared Memory
Can someone please tell me how much Shared Memory (gigabytes?) Informix Dynamic Server 9.30 (32-bit version) for AIX 5L can use before asserting with a Shared Memory access error? Can you provide documentation that I can pass on also? We are looking at providing one of cust…
create a DB on Linux
Hi! I have installed Informix dynamic server on Linux. Now I want to create a data base. What should I do? Thanks…
Re: Another IDS Feature Request
Madison Pruet >Ain't gonna happen... I can think of one way to "easily" implement it. Have global cursors run on all of the ER replicates. I know this seems wasteful, and it is, but you can also gain a little speed by interleaving which server returns the next results back to th…
Re: flagship sunk
Funny I have been able to download IDS 10 for Solaris, Windows and Linux am I just smarter than everyone else? www.informix.com Support and downloads In the middle trials and betas Oh look Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) V10.0 easy!…
Re: ER between different versions
The 7.3 instance was incorrectly identifying itself to be a 9.4 server. "Doug Conrey" <doug_conrey@oci.com> wrote in message news:dmff6e$rnb$1@news.xmission.com... > > As a note, we did this for a while when we migrated from 7.3 to 9.4. It > worked smoothly from 7 -> 9, but repl…
RE: ER between different versions
As a note, we did this for a while when we migrated from 7.3 to 9.4. It worked smoothly from 7 -> 9, but replicating from 9.40.FC5 down to 7.31.UD7 crashed the 9.4 engine until we got a patch from IBM (9.20.FC5W2). I don't know whether this was fixed in further versions. Also run…
Re: ER between different versions
Hi, ER (Enterprise Replication, aka CDR): yes. And just to be clear: HDR (High avalability Data Replication): no. Regards, Martin -- Martin Fuerderer IBM Informix Development Munich, Germany Information Management owner-informix-list@iiug.org wrote on 11/24/2005 07:55:57 AM: …
Re: IDS 10 - documentation questions
Oops! I mean IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 10.00.TC3ET Althought the release notes (idse_win_release_notes_10.0.html) start with:- "Release Notes for IBM Informix Dynamic Server Express Edition for Windows Platforms 10.00.TC3E, 1 July 2005 " so it is TC3E or TCE3T? and …
Re: Sql to concatenate multiple rows to a single row / column
Thank you SaltTan - it works beautifully. BTW, we have IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.FC6.…
New IDS Forum on IBM Developerworks website
This forum provides a place for Informix Dynamic Server developers and users to share their questions, thoughts, and ideas with others. http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/forums/dw_forum.jsp?forum=548&cat=19…
Re: IDS 10 Express Edition
Note 10.00.xC3 = Enterprise Version 10.00.xC3E = Express Edition http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ids9help/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.relnotes.doc/uc3E/idse_win_release_notes_10.0.html Then click on "IBM Informix Dynamic Server Express Edition" in the right pane:…
setup Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.UC1E1 to linux error
I setup Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.UC1E1 to linux execcute oninit -ivy is failed the online.log is write /// 16:31:32 Dynamically allocated new virtual shared memory segment (size 8192KB) 16:31:32 Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.UC1E1 Software Serial Number AA…
Informix Dynamic Server information Centre
Great new utility just posted under IDS 10 on the docs site has uses for other products and versions than just IDS 10 so take a look even if you are not using 10 yet!! http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ids9help/index.jsp…
Cannot find message file. Check INFORMIXDIR and DBLANG.
im trying to run the oninit -i in the command prompt when the message appear... we installed... IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40 IBM INFORMIX-4GL Rapid Development System Version 7.32.UC2 IBM INFORMIX-4GL Version 7.32.UC2 set up sqlhosts, services, onconfig, path... but when tr…
Re: HDR on Informix
Hi, there's a little more to it, mainly you have to make the servers known to each other via the sqlhosts file(s). Also, afaik you have to enable connection between the two machines involved for user informix to be able to connect (e.g. rlogin) without password (e.g. .rhosts), a…
Re: HDR on Informix
Here are simple steps for implementing an HDR. 1. Create a secondary instance that is identicle to the primary instance(your main instance) A. Please please make sure that the SERVERNUM for the secondary is different from the primary. B. Informix recomends that the two …
Re: ER and inplace upgrade 7.31 to 9.40
Andrew Hamm wrote: > > Hi folks > > I need to upgrade 7.31 to 9.40 on servers which partake in Enterprise > Replication. We did a test server, and it barfed because of a few things: > Andrew, please specify 9.40 in more detail. You *should* upgrade to 9.40.xC5W1. We are glad to…
chunk capacity
we are using BM Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.40.UC2X3 on Linux Kernel 2.4.21 the command 'onstat -d' shows ... Expanded chunk capacity mode: disabled how can I change this mode to 'enabled'?…
IDS V7.30 and Windows 2000
Can Informix Dynamic Server Version 7.30.TC6 be run on a Windows 2000 host system? TIA Erwin…
-710 - Table (informix.systables) has been dropped, altered or renamed.
Hi, I have two servers in replication, server Bdsalud (Primary) and server Bdcemena (secondary). I run dbexport in server bdcemena(secondary) and get a following error : ********************* E:\\Backup\\Backup_dbs\\Mar>dbexport cemena -ss .... codorigen char(2), desori…
Re: Error Initialize Informix Dynamic Server
Art S. Kagel wrote: > On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 05:05:41 -0400, madiego wrote: >>I install Informix Dynamic Server and when I initialize 'oninit -iv' : >> >>This action will initialize Informix Dynamic Server; any existing Informix >>Dynamic Server databases will NOT be accessible - Do…
Error Initialize Informix Dynamic Server
Hello, I install Informix Dynamic Server and when I initialize 'oninit -iv' : This action will initialize Informix Dynamic Server; any existing Informix Dynamic Server databases will NOT be accessible - Do you wish to continue (y/n)? y Checking group membership to determine ser…
Re: Informix Dynamic Server and DB Tuning
I am experiencing similar problems with users migrating from Standard Engine to IDS 9.30. It appears that some applications are more susceptible than others. What application(s) are you running? We also have experience of adding more BUFFERS, LOCKS, etc and not improving the sit…
RE: Informix Dynamic Server and DB Tuning
Muthana Increase BUFFERS in onconfig file. UPDATE STATISTICS for each table (as a minimum) rerun the query and see what improvements you get. If you still have problems post the results of:- onstat -p onstat -m onstat -R and sqexplain.out of any particularly slow query or updat…
Informix Dynamic Server and DB Tuning
Dear Sir, The question how can make DB Tuning for Informix Dynamic Server version 9:30 to get the query faster. I used IDS 9:30 and it's not quick enough like our old Standard Engine. which Parameter can i change to make that or what shall i do? Regards Muthana AL-Temimi…
Can IDS accessing Informix SE Tables.
Hello, Now we are using Informix SE. We are planning to go Infomix Dynamic Server 9.x. Before migrating our current applications to IDS 9.x., first we have to develop a new application in IDS 9.x, in that we need to use some of the tables from informx SE. Could you please answer…
RE: [Maybe Spam] Re: Informix WGE with IBM DB2 Gold Bundle
True, I was told by IBM very recently, that it is built into DB2 - version 8.2 if I remember correctly (modeled after Informix like you mentioned) -----Original Message----- From: owner-informix-list@iiug.org [mailto:owner-informix-list@iiug.org] On Behalf Of Data Goob Sent: Tue…
RE: Database replication with 9.4
We are using HDR in version 7.31FD3 here, but I'm about to give up on that. The secondary keeps failing - but I have a feeling it is network related. But every time it fails, I can't sync the 2 again. I have to rebuild the secondary from scratch. :-( -----Original Message-----…
RE: Database replication with 9.4
Unless you're on 9.4, then you can use both together Keith -> -----Original Message----- -> From: Andrew Hamm [mailto:ahamm@mail.com] -> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 8:05 AM -> To: informix-list@iiug.org -> Subject: Re: Database replication with 9.4 -> -> -> brett wrote: -> > Hi…
Database replication with 9.4
brett wrote: > Hi all > > Has anybody used the data replication feature of IDS 9.4 ? > > For the manual it looks very exciting and will provide the solution > for our proposed redundant database site. I've used Enterprise Replication (ER) with 7ish engines and so have many peop…
Re: Channelling Madison Pruett
I'm not sure I completely understand the question. Suspend + split sounds to me like a way to set up a second copy of a database using "split mirror". That will be one method by which one can initialize an HADR standby database (the other being Restore). Separately, another "Sti…
Dose anybody have the dbtop script in the Troubleshooting informix course?
Dears, I study the Troubleshooting ibm informix dynamic server course. At the module 4 exercise need the dbtop script. Dose anybody has this dbtop script and post for me? Thanks. Philip Yeh.…
Re: Work group edition - Unlimited edition??
"rkusenet" <rkusenet@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:c5kqv3$2t5eu$1@ID-75254.news.uni-berlin.de... > However IBM site mentions that HDR is not allowed in WGS. I thought they > allowed it in the past. I used it for Sears back in 1998/99. > http://www.google.co.uk/groups?q=Wor…
Work group edition - Unlimited edition??
Taken from IBM web site:- =========================================================================== The following Informix Dynamic Server Workgroup Unlimited editions have been added to the IBM Data Management Gold Transaction Processing Bundle for SMB Unlimited: IBM Informix…
Re: [Informix Dynamic Server (IDS):] Digest 2671
For a course in the US, check out: http://www-306.ibm.com/services/learning/ites.wss?pageType=course_description&co urseCode=L1760&country=us&language=en (IBM course L1760). There is probably a similar course offered in Europe somewhere. Hope this helps. Kevin Doiron Toronto,…
Re: Transaction support in informix dynamic server(IDS)
chaithra wrote: > i wanted to know, if in IDS we can get to know the status of a > transaction at any given time. or once any transaction commits or > rollsback we should be able to know the status. > is it possible through c++ interface provided by the IDS. I'm not quite s…
RE: Price competitive ?
Ob's right. IDS Workgroup Edition (WE) v9.4 is quite competitive, especially when you think that it is IDS Enterprise Edition sans the industrial-quality multi-site replication and loading features, and support for more than 2 CPUs. List price in the USA for a 10 concurrent sess…
Transaction support in informix dynamic server(IDS)
hi all, i wanted to know, if in IDS we can get to know the status of a transaction at any given time. or once any transaction commits or rollsback we should be able to know the status. is it possible through c++ interface provided by the IDS. thanx in advace chaithra…
AW: ER - Question
Hi Madison, thank you very much for die clarification. Heinz -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: owner-informix-list@iiug.org [mailto:owner-informix-list@iiug.org]Im Auftrag von Madison Pruet Gesendet: Dienstag, 27. Januar 2004 17:54 An: informix-list@iiug.org Betreff: Re: …
ER - Question
First of all let us define the concept of "replication domain". A replication domain consists of all of the servers that are connected to each other, either directly or indirectly. They all share the same global catalogue. For instance. A -- B | C D -- E Would represent t…
configure computer for using informix
what shell I do to make my computer work with informix. I have installed winXP on my computer, informix 4 i informix dynamic server? THANKS…
Where can I get the client API?
Hi, does anyone knows where to get the client API for Informix Dynamic Server 7.x? Perhaps we want to access the server via api directly. Kind regards, Joachim Engel.…
Re: Anyone seen this behaviour before ?
TBP <TheBIgPotatoe@Nospam.Nothere.Co.Uk> wrote in message news:<brn87n$vi0$1@sp15en20.hursley.ibm.com>... > mad_villan wrote: > > I have a HDR pair which were working fine up until lately. The primary > > runs in a veritas clustered environment - secondary is standalone. > > Conf…
Anyone seen this behaviour before ?
I have a HDR pair which were working fine up until lately. The primary runs in a veritas clustered environment - secondary is standalone. Configuration is fine. However, when i recently failed over to the second node in the cluster the instance came up cleanly BUT there was a con…
Informix optimizer
Hi, Does anyone know if the Informix Dynamic Server (7.31 or 9.4) database optimizer uses star schema optimizer techniques? Thank you, Tony…
TRUNCATE TABLE command in 9.3?
I am aware that Informix Dynamic Server previously has not included the TRUNCATE TABLE command. Does anyone know if 9.3 or 9.4 include this command?…
Linux fgl_getenv
Informix Dynamic Server Version 9.30.UC3 on Linux. Do I have to do something before I can use the fgl_getenv call in a stored procedure? When I try I get 674: Routine (fgl_getenv) can not be resolved.…
oncheck -me Feature Request
OK, I've collected the comments of the discussion on oncheck -me, and my own correspondence with contact, and these are the results of my investigations: 1- oncheck -me was never intended for general release 2- it was not completed internally and is not completely safe, meaning…
RE: daily migration of Informix 9.4 databases from AIX to RedHat
Thanks , now it is clear like crystal ... regards -----Mensaje original----- De: Richard Kofler [mailto:richard.kofler@chello.at] Enviado el: Martes, 12 de Agosto de 2003 03:39 p.m. Para: informix-list@iiug.org Asunto: Re: daily migration of Informix 9.4 databases from AIX to …
Re: daily migration of Informix 9.4 databases from AIX to RedHat
Francisco Roldan wrote: > > What is that HPL Replication option about? > > I really would appreciate if you explain it > > Thanks in advance [ ... snip ... ] Francisco, here is some explanation: There is no such thing 'HPL Replication'! But you can use the HPL (High Performan…
RE: Enterprise Replication - Primary Key
Just to add my �0.02 worth. I totally endorse all Andrew has said. I have faced a similar requirement and situation re software and non-design. I've altered tables to add primary keys where I had a unique index (1 index out of 3000 !!) and converted other indexes where appropriat…
RE: Dynamic Server versus Universal Server ??
Originally, Version 7.x was called 'Informix Dynamic Server', Version 9.0x was called 'Universal server' Starting with 9.1, Universal server became 'Dynamic server with Universal data option'. With 9.2, new names 'Internet Foundation 2000 ' and 'Dynamic server 2000' ware given…
Informix Dynamic Server 2000 startup problem
Hi, While starting up informix in multi user mode , we wait for the database to come up by checking the onstat - o/p . But if the system is loaded, even after onstat shows status as online , the connection is rejected by the database . The wait loop that we do is as follow…
Enterprise Replication questions
Using ER as a High availability solution with goal of not loosing single transaction in case of disaster is a bad idea. ER is asynchronies in its nature so you will have to take into consideration loosing some transaction. If you can't afford that use HDR, you can define several …
why I can't see the output of "onstat -g wts"
test:/informix>onstat -g wst Informix Dynamic Server 2000 Version 9.21.FC7 -- On-Line -- Up 5 days 13:23:03 -- 11132960 Kbytes Wait statistics not enabled How to enable the wait statistics???…
informix SDK 2.81 ifxoledbc OLEDB and ADO
When Updating or deleting a non existing row in a table, the informix oledb provider produces an "UnSpecified error". Environment: Informix Dynamic Server 7.31 Informix SDK 2.81 ADO 2.6 Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance…
Re: omni-directional cascading Enterprise Replication
Madison, Thanks for the reply. Yes, this is exactly what I'm trying to do: > If you want to replicate a table from A->B->C, then you would need to > define the participants as: > > cdr define replicate ........ \\ > "P db@serv_A....." "Select * from ...." \\ > "R db@serv_B...…
RE: omni-directional cascading Enterprise Replication
Andrew, Thanks for the input. I agree on the 1-N performance, if it was all done in one replicate. But my -n databases are all on the same server. This means that I have to create seperate replicates for each 'N' server. My assumption is that each of those replicates will ha…
Question
The simplest workaround is to move your blob data into a dbspace. Rudy Arnel CUETO <acueto@apme-ops.dhl.com> wrote in message > We have set-up, and are currently testing, our Informix > High-Availabilty Data Replication using two servers (primary and > secondary). So far, w…
Serial ID in replication
We are using Informix Version 9.20 in a two-way replicated environment. We are having some trouble with unique serial identifiers. Since you cannot use serial columns in replication for unique primary keys we set up a separate system for generating serial keys that are machine/da…
Re: chunk transplant
"Andrew Hamm" <ahamm@sanderson.net.au> wrote in message news:3a66364d@news.iprimus.com.au... > Thanks for blowing away all my advice! I don't think you missed anything!-/ > <snip> > Above all, I just can never see the point of picking a more complicated > route to a solution th…
What requires an IDS Linux?
Hello What requires an Informix Dynamic Server Linux a desktop and/or a network version of Linux? Thanks in advance Jacqueline Romero Miranda…
Informix v Oracle
Hi Is there a function in Informix Dynamic Server 2000 that is like Oracles CREATE SEQUENCE that uses NEXTVAL/CURVAL and %ROWCOUNT, ect? Thanks for all contributions Jordan jbruce@asaglobalserv.com…
Retrieving product name
Hi all, Is their a system table somewhere on an informix server that stores the product name. For example 'Select owner from systables where tabname = � VERSION� will return the version of the server. I would like to be able to tell if a server is a Universal server or a Dynamic …
IDS 7.3x on Win2000?
Does Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.3x runs on Windows 2000 (Professional)? Thanks for your help. Guy Dillen…
RE: Replication and 4GL code
If you use asynchronous mode, i.e., DRINTERVAL not = -1 (see p. 25-11 in Admin. Guide), then you should see no impact at all when the secondary goes down. I *HIGHLY* recommend async mode for this reason, and also because you will probably take a performance hit, *even when every…
Re: How to search for a string in a TEXT field
Hi, :-( SELECT name, REPLACE(text,"ZNOTREADY","found") AS your_output FROM tablewithtextfield; Blobs are not allowed in this expression. I use Informix Dynamic Server Version 7.31.UC2A…
Job: Sr. DBA in Washington, DC
BTG, Inc., headquartered in Fairfax, VA, seeks a senior Informix DBA to provide technical support services for development projects onsite at the Administrative Office of the US Courts in downtown Washington, DC directly across the street from Union Station subway and train stop…
Create user in Informix Dynamic Server
Hello all I`m new in INS. Could you help me? I have Database server with one user Informix. How to create another user to Database?…
Informix ODS on Win 2000?
Does Informix Dynamic Server V7.31.TC5 for Intel Pentium Windows NT 4 also run on Windows 2000? Thanks for any help. Guy Dillen ITP…
Re: Best solution for replication/mirroring
En Paulo Amorim va escriure el dia 4 Jul 2000, a les 11:25: > Hi > > I have an HP Machine with 1Gb RAM, 9Gb internal disks and an external > device with other 30Gb in multiple hard disks. > Note: We have this configuration in double, (2 machines) and we are > expecting to use I…
Informix cost???
Someone can said how much does Informix cost? I need to know: -Informix costs -cost for client Thanks very much. I need the last version of dynamic server for Unix. Ciao, Berna…
Replication
Hello everybody. I would like to know if it is possible to replicate an Informix database between a UNIX-based 7.32UC2 Informix Dynamic Server and an linux-based IDS2000 without problems. Thanks in advance. jhernandez@geuropa.com…
SE and Data Replication
Dick.Brieck@chase.com wrote: > Does anyone know if any version of SE supports data replication? No version of SE directly supports any sort of data replication. I did once write an sqlduplex program which was forked by the application in place of sqlexec. The sqlduplex progra…
Re: informix, linux and beowulf
Thomas Parsli wrote: > "Art S. Kagel" <kagel@bloomberg.net> writes: > > > Informix does NOT use that kind of clustering as is present in Beowulf. > > > > The Informix clustered product, XPS or IDS 8.xx, uses multiple co-servers in > > two > > distinct ways. 1) It can spread a d…
dynamic server with Informix distant database
We have this problem : - write of a html page (this pages will contain many many fields). - Receiving of the page data on a http server based on a M1 machine. - Using of 4gl/informix programs based on the M2 machine with the pages data - 4GL programs will set up a � result � tabl…
HELP! Informix Dynamic Server 7.3
I'm trying to install a new IDS on Linux (RedHat 6.1) on a cooked file. Everything looks right, but upon oninit, I receive the following: oninit: Cannot open chunk '/u1/naf_chunk'. errno = 2 oninit: Fatal error in shared memory initialization Log reflects: 09:11:07 Informi…
UDR Support in Informix Dynamic Server.
Can someone tell me what exact version of Informix Dynamic Server that first supported C User Defined Routines. I've tried searching for this on their website with no joy. (their advanced search doesnt work at all !) Rgds, Peter. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before y…
OFFICE Connect V.1
Informix Office Connect, Version 1.0, is compatible with the following Informix servers: Informix Dynamic Server, Version 7.3 or later Informix Dynamic Server with Universal Data Option, Version 9.14 Informix Dynamic Server 2000, Version 9.2 or later e Informix-SE 7.23 n�o func…
SLC, UT Job Opportunity
Senior Level Informix DBA with strong data modeling skills Experience with data replication for multiple sites highly desireable Experience with Informix 9 would be very interesting to client Company is a pre-IPO internet services company in business for 4 yrs. Will go public t…
PDQ question
We have a fragmented table (round robin) in two dbspaces with two detached indexes in a third dbspace. All dbspaces are on different disks. PDQ priority is set to 100, the machine has two processors Selecting all rows (sequential scan) results in 3 Informix threads and evenly d…
System catalogue
Hello! Can anybody explain me how I can create trigger on "informix".systables? (The server I deal with is Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.3.) Max…
Compatability between Informix products
Hi, I need some version compatability information for the following products. Hardware Platform: Hewlett Packard OS Platform: HP-UX version 10.20 Informix s/w: Informix Universal Server 9.20 Informix Dynamic Server 7.31 Informix Gateway to DRDA vers…
Again, clearer SQL behind DBAccess
You're going to need to use descriptors. Jan Nilsson wrote: > I am about to write an application that does what dbaccess does. > Anyone out there that knows what the SQL behind the sceens look like ? > It would save me hours of work and thought, an URL or a mail or a > respons…
informix dynamic server on linux help
Hi all, I am an informix newbie, and i have problems running it on redhat linux 6.0. The installation went just fine, but now when i start dbaccess and try to create a new database i get this error message: 25584: Network driver can not access server program /opt/informix/lib/sq…
Informix Dynamic Server on IBM SSA
Can any one share their experiences, recommendations, pit-falls, comments about creating an IDS db engineOLTP environment on an IBM SSA Raid system? We have 2 SSA adapters and have 4 loops with 4 drives each. The IBM techs for the Smoothstart services will be coming next Tuesday…
Please help me!
Hello! 1, Can somebody give me information, what is the new features for Version 7.24 of Informix Dynamic Server according to Version 7.20 of Informix Dynamic Server? 2, Are Version 7.20 of Informix Dynamic Server and 7.20 INFORMIX-ESQL/C 2000 Year Compatible? 3, W…
Re: installing Informix dynamic server
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installing Informix dynamic server
hi all, can anybody give me an URL where to find a good description of how to setup and install an Informix Dynamic Server with using RedHat Linux ??? I've searched a whole day but founf nothing useful.. :( thx ind advance joerg…
Help! Cant start database service
Hello All I had my informix dynamic server (7.3) running fine till a few days back. Now the dynamic server service and the informix messenger service won't start automatically and if I try to start the server, it does start but I'm unable to connect to it. If I try to start the…
Informix Online Dynamic Server DBA Book
Hello Could anyone recommend a good Informix Online Dynamic Server book. I did a search in Amazon.com but I could not decide on which one to choose. Thanks in advance. Ajay…
pricing for informix info?
Hello, Was wondering what other people out there paid for informix dynamic server 7.3... Basically, i wanted to know if they had a web server licensing schem like microsoft. or ibm's db2 (per cpu license). and would the licenses be transferable if I decided to move from le…
Re: Determining version dynamically
Hi, If you have Informix Dynamic Server then use the following sql-statement ' select DBINFO('version', 'full') from systables where tabid = 1' result from the sql is : Informix Dynamic Server Version 7.30.UC5 Take a look in Informix Guide to SQL: Syntax for more about DBINFO…
KAIO: out of OS resources error
Hi~ My informix dynamic server write "KAIO: out of OS resources error .." in online.log. This error log is written during ontape task. How can I solve this problem? platfom : SunOs 5.5.1 Informix Dynamic Server 7.24 uc6 Thanks.…
64bit IDS for Solaris 7/SPARC ?
Is there a 64bit Informix Dynamic Server 7.3x for Solaris 7/SPARC available? tia, joerg…
Posting from the Informix-list
what is the last version of Informix Dynamic Server for HP-UX 10.20, where can i find more Information about this.…
Latest versions for various Informix products ???
Which are the latest versions for Informix Dynamic Server Informix Dynamic Server, Workgroup Edition Informix 4GL Informix SQL on Solaris 7/SPARC ? Where can I find such informations on Informix's website ? tia, joerg…
cdr command line utility in informix 7.24
Hi, Is there a cdr command line utility in informix dynamic server 7.24? I tried to locate it, but the executable is nowhere to find. Thanks, Lu…
Problem Installing Informix Dynamic Server
I downloaded a Try&Buy version of Informix Dynamic Server V7.30 for NT. I installed it on an NT Server. The install seemed to go ok, but after a short time of investigating IECC, I got a blue screen. After this when I started the Command Center, a task seemed to start, but it w…
Problems starting IDS 7.30.TC7 on Windows NT SP4.
When i try to start informix dynamic Server, the following message appears "Only informix user can start informix dynamic server" this message appears when i logged on with the informix's user. When i try to start the service on the control panel , error 2140 appears.…
Out of buffer?
Hi, I got the following error message from an Informix IDS 7.30: <<Informix Dynamic Server>>> WARNING! Buffer pool size may cause Dynamic Server to get into a locked state. Recommended minimum buffer pool size is 4 times maximum concurrent user thre…
Database Replication
We want to use the Informix Enterprice Replication V7.3 in the asynchronous modus to do the following: The source database is located on a Windows NT server and is used for read/write access. This database has actually a size of 1 GB (250 MB dbspace and 750 MB blobspace). We …
Linux VS NT4.0
Hi, Is it true that Informix Dynamic Server workgroup edition 7.30 is ported for Linux, and if it is so does anyone can tell me what to chose between Linux and NT4.0 for running Informix Dynamic Server workgroup edition 7.30. Also I'd like to know for which version of Linux, Inf…
Bug involving SPs and PDQ
Evil, ugly bug alert! When using PDQ inside a stored procedure, the threads and resources NEVER go away, even after SP execution completes, until the SESSION dies. Run the same procedure several times in the same session, the threads and memory will accumulate! I'm looking to …
Starting Informix Dynamic Server !
Hi Gurus, Just wondering is there any difference in starting the informix engine as root user versus as Informix user. ? The reason why I ask this question is , the IDS 7.23 UC6 on HP-UX 10.2 crashes due to a bug (declared as bug by Informix Technical support)when we start in…
Informix Dynamic Server Archive/Restore
Hello All: We have a large scale Informix DB resident on an HP 9000, K460, with AutoRaid Disk Subsystem (218gb). And we are running IDS 7.30. Currently, we are using the Informix ontape archive/restore utility to archive the DB and to perform continuous logical logging. We u…
Any one know this?
Hi folks: Is there a script that can check informix on-line dynamic server is up and running or not? If not it will e-mail a note to D.B.A. groups Thanks in advance Garry…
converting Informix Online 5.1 esql/c to Dynamic Server esql/c?
Hi converting Informix Online 5.1 esql/c to Dynamic Server esql/c? What is the easiest way to do this? Is there a parser that could do this? edward…
RAID Technolgy
We are using Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.2. We are going in for a new DEC UNIX Server with RAID Technolgy. It incorporates mirroring at the hardware level. So is it not necessary to do mirroring using Informix?. Can anybody give suggestions regarding mirroring and other feat…
Informix on Linux
Does anybody know how much a copy of Informix Dynamic Server would run me for use on Linux?? Thanks in advance -steve…
ONLINE DS Standard or Workgroup Edition?
Hi, I'm testing(try &buy) Dynamic server 7.3 on NT and runs very well. My database is as follows: -about 100 tables, several of them have hundred thousand of rows. -Max. Concurrent users: 15 -Type of Queries: Decision support and OLTP mixed. -Concurrent transactions with a HP-U…
Hot backup Informix db
Sounds like you should look into either Data Replication or Enterprise Replication. If your manuals don't speak of this, check out the manuals on the subject at: http://www.informix.com/answers/ Take care. Clifton J K Snider (Jill) wrote in message <36ACB2E3.49A1147C@visteone…
Upgrade Dynamic Server 7.13 - 7.24
I need to upgrade Informix Dynamic Server version 7.13 to version 7.24. Can anyone advise of any problems they may have had whilst doing this?…
Re: Post + Pre Informix v.6
Amanda Walters wrote: > What are the differences between Informix pre version 6, and today's version > 7? Would I be right in thinking that the differences are confined to the > introduction of virtual processors, threads (i.e. DSA) and the renaming of > utilities to "on..." fro…
Informix Dynamic Server 7.31?
Is any information available regarding the release of IDS 7.31 for Unix? We have Sun E3000 and E4000 machines and are experiencing problems with both 7.30.UC3 and 7.30.UC5 and are curious about 7.31. Thanks. Carleen Avant Naval Safety Center Internet < cavant@safecen.navy.mil …
STRING FUNCTIONS
Are there functions for manipulating varchar type, like upper() or lower() in Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.2? Thanks in advance.…
Netscape Enterprise Connection for Informix Dynamic Server
Hi: Does anyone know the procedure for setting up a Netscape Enterprise Server to connect to an Informix Dynamic server on a remote machine? Michael…
oninit: shared library problem
I'm having problems when initialising the DB using oninit. Config: INFORMIX Dynamic Server Ver 7.23, on a UNISYS-UNIX SVR4. When Initializing, I get the error ...dynamic linker: oninit: symbol not found: gettimeofday The LD_LIBRARY_PATH is set to $INFORMIXDIR/bin and �INFORMIXDIR…
Initi DB
I'm having problems when initialising the DB. Config: INFORMIX Dynamic Server Ver 7.23, on a UNISYS-UNIX SVR4. When Initializing, I get the error ...dynamic linker: oninit: symbol not found: gettimeofday The LD_LIBRARY_PATH is set to $INFORMIXDIR/bin and �INFORMIXDIR/esql help wo…
Index on Informix Online 7.22 ?
I have installed a new Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.22UC3 on our server (HP-UX 10.20). I find it is much much slower than the Informix 7.12 Online DS server if I do not create index for a same program. Why and what is the difference between the two version of Dynamic serv…
Re: esqlvers statement.....results are different on 2 DB servers ???
Tim Jones wrote: > > I've installed Informix 7.30UC3 with the ClientSDK 2.01 software on 2 > servers. Let's call them Server A and B. > > Both A and B had a prior ESQL/C versions. > > After the install, logged in as informix userid on A and ran "esqlvers" > and got this : > I…
esqlvers statement.....results are different on 2 DB servers ???
I've installed Informix 7.30UC3 with the ClientSDK 2.01 software on 2 servers. Let's call them Server A and B. Both A and B had a prior ESQL/C versions. After the install, logged in as informix userid on A and ran "esqlvers" and got this : INFORMIX-ESQL Version 7.22.UC1 …
Informix Dynamic Server Personal Edition
What development apps are known to work with IDS-PE for 95? Infrmx wants to sell me licenses for Dynamic 4gl, esql-c, ddvb for 150usd. Do these work and are there others? 150 sounds ok but the catch is is that the Open-Line Support is outrageous for this (3K usd for unlim. suppor…
Will informix 7.24.uc5 compatiable with solaris 7?
Hi there, I was wondering if Informix Dynamic Server 7.24.uc.5 will be compatiable with solaris 7 when it comes out? Thanks advance, Pat Militzer pmilitzer@ultracom.com…
Informix Online Dynamic Server 7.2.2
When I try to iniailize the shared memory I get an error "oninit: Critical error initializing shared memory" I checked the log and it says the base memory address is 0x80080000 and should be 0x80400000 when I change it it reverses. this is on a SCO open server 5. nay ideas.…
Informix Dynamic Server on Linux NOW!
Check out the Informix WEB Site. There is an announcement that IDS 7.3 is shipping on Linux TODAY! http://www.informix.com/ Art S. Kagel…
Problem installing to NT4.0 server
I'm trying to install Informix dynamic server workgroup edition to Primary domain Nt 4.0 Server. I have created Informix-Admin group and Informix account and grant it all Administrators rights and also Domain administrator rights. The server setup runs ok, but when setup is tryi…
Deployment Licenses of Informix Dynamic Server
I need a free Deployment Licenses of Informix Dynamic Server!…
Re: Informix Dynamic Server blocks
In article <3609EB18.2AB1B1CD@bull.net>, Helmut Leininger <Helmut.Leininger@bull.net> writes >Hi, > >Sporadically, the Informix server seems to block (every try to connect >or onstat times out and no reaction on onmode -ky). In the MSGPATH I >find the following message: > >09:03:…
Informix Dynamic Server blocks
Hi, Sporadically, the Informix server seems to block (every try to connect or onstat times out and no reaction on onmode -ky). In the MSGPATH I find the following message: 09:03:42 mt.c, line 8362, thread 2139, proc id 17096, mt_notifyvp timed out. Informix server is 7.22.UC2…
Informix Dynamic Server blocks
Hi, Sporadically, the Informix server seems to block (every try to connect or onstat times out and no reaction on onmode -ky). In the MSGPATH I find the following message: 09:03:42 mt.c, line 8362, thread 2139, proc id 17096, mt_notifyvp timed out. Informix server is 7.22.UC2…
Re: OnLine Dynamic Server 7.2 Vs INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3
On Tue, 28 Jul 1998 14:40:44 -0500, Ben Jazi <bjazi@fallschurch.esys.com> wrote: >What are the major differences between INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server >7.2 and INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3? Is it ORDBMS vs RDMBS? No, IDS 9.x is the ORDBMS. This autumn the 7.3 and 9.x code lin…
Re: OnLine Dynamic Server 7.2 Vs INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3
Ben Jazi wrote: > > What are the major differences between INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server > 7.2 and INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3? Is it ORDBMS vs RDMBS? > > Thanks, > Ben I don't know the differences in detail but you could check the following pages, where IDS 7.3 is described …
OnLine Dynamic Server 7.2 Vs INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3
What are the major differences between INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server 7.2 and INFORMIX Dynamic Server 7.3? Is it ORDBMS vs RDMBS? Thanks, Ben…
Informix computer Base classes
Has any body used the Informix computer base training classes. I am wondering if any of the computer based training classes: "Informix Dynamic Server System Administration" or the "Managing and Optimizing Informix Dynamic Server Databases" is good. Thank You…
Re: Informix Online Dynamic Server 7 on Linux
Piet le Roux wrote: > > If anyone has succeeded to run Informix ODS 7 (SCO) on Linux help would > be appreciated. > I have installed iBCS and the shared libraries and the binaries work, > except that the engine cannot initialize shared memory: Error message > semctl: errno 22…
Informix Online Dynamic Server 7 on Linux
If anyone has succeeded to run Informix ODS 7 (SCO) on Linux help would be appreciated. I have installed iBCS and the shared libraries and the binaries work, except that the engine cannot initialize shared memory: Error message semctl: errno 22 create_vp: cannot allocat m…
Problems with Informix Dynamic Server for NT
Hi Has anyone tried downloading and running the dynamic server product for NT? I have it installed, but get the following error when I boot the system: AdmAgent.exe - Applicatioin error The instruction at "0x10087c69 referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be r…
RE: What are the differences between Informix Dynamic Server
It is confusing! =20 Here's what I know: Prior to renaming: 7.2x =3D ODS 8.0 =3D XPS 9.1 =3D IUS After renaming: 7.2x =3D IDS 8.0 =3D IDS/AD/XP 9.1 =3D IDS/UDO=20 After the 7.3 release: 7.3 =3D IDS 9.1 =3D IDS/UDO After the 8.2 release: 8.0 =3D…
RE: What are the differences between Informix Dynamic Server and
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Re: Index for Informix Dynamic Server
William Lai wrote: > > Hello, > > We alreay upgrade our database server from SE5.X to IDS 7.3. After we > convert all the old data to the new server, we have some problems on the > index search. For example, a table: > > table : ith ( ithitno, ithname ), total 1,500,000 records…
Re: Index for Informix Dynamic Server
William Lai <rwie@netvigator.com> offerred: +We alreay upgrade our database server from SE5.X to IDS 7.3. After we +convert all the old data to the new server, we have some problems on the +index search. For example, a table: + +table : ith ( ithitno, ithname ), total 1,500,000…
Index for Informix Dynamic Server
Hello, We alreay upgrade our database server from SE5.X to IDS 7.3. After we convert all the old data to the new server, we have some problems on the index search. For example, a table: table : ith ( ithitno, ithname ), total 1,500,000 records index : ith_1 on ithitno, ithn…
Informix Dynamic Server 7.3
Hello, Since I'm planning a Data Warehouse, I would to do it with the new version of Dynamic Server. Impressions, stability and on which platform? Regards. Fernando _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Fernando Collalti Phone: +…
Informix Dynamic Server & Text columns
Hi everybody, Can you help me ? I've created a table with the following structure : column type -------- ---- code smallint obs text How can I insert into this table with Java program ? I'm using Informix Java AP…
Intermittent Problem - error 529 Cannot attach to transaction
We have a HP-UX box (Ver 10.20) running Informix Online Dynamic Server Ver 7.13 and a NT Server (NT4.0) running Informix Online Dynamic Server Ver 7.23. We are trying to access some of the database tables resided in the HP-UX box from the NT Server via synonyms. But we faced inte…
How can I read the header tape of the archive created by ontape?
I have Informix Dynamic Server 7.23.UC1. I would like know the tape header structure created by ontape.…
Re: Upgrading Informix from Online engine to Dynamic Server
Seth Grimes wrote: > > Jane Vohden wrote: > > > > I have been talking with Informix about upgrading our site from the > > 5.xx Online engine to 7.2x Dynamic Server. They said there was no cost > > I don't think that anyone has pointed out the mistaken terminology > h…
What's the difference between ODS 7.22 and 7.23?
What's the difference between Informix Online Dynamic Server version 7.22 and version 7.23? Thanks in advance. Bill Westphal Rodney District Council mis@rodney.govt.nz…
Re: Replication on INFORMIX ?
Bharat Onso wrote: } } Hi Guys, } } I'm new in this nw and need u'r help ... } we're trying Informix Dymanic Server 7.22 on SCO and soon also for our SUN } Solaris ... } it's running well but I have difficulties with the REPLICATION Features ... } this's actually the reason we mi…
ODBC unix and dynamic SQL
Hi, Can someone give me some help on using informix odbc drivers (unix) with dynamic SQL on Informix-online dynamic server (7.22 unix) when I use "SQLprepare" I receive the message "too many or too few host variables given" but I think all is Ok R. Gueye…
Re: Differences between ODS 7.22 and 7.23
The essential differences between ODS 7.22 and 7.23 are as follows: 1 - Bug fixes in Enterprise Replication, OnBAR and High Performance Loader 2 - Maintenance Policy Change - Informix will change their patching policy beginning with 7.23. They will not support patches long-ter…
Re: Cascaded replication and initializing replicated sites
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RE: Cascaded replication and initializing replicated sites
I had the same problems. We have many depots and one core (head office) server. The core server makes decisions which depot to forward a record to. We though informix would cascade inserts to the forwarding depot's. As you now, this is not possible. I had to write a small C …
Re: Upgrade With Replication
Yes, you are correct. We upgraded from 7.13 to 7.22 the same way. You have to start by bring them both to standard mode ( in any order ), do the upgrade independently and then proceed as if you were starting data replication for the first time, ie with a level…
Upgrade With Replication
We have a pair of AIX boxes running On-Line 7.20, doing High Availability Data Replication. We are looking at upgrading to 7.23. I've read through the Migration Guide, and for a single server, it looks straightforward. However, it didn't mention replication anywhere. Has anyon…
Cascaded replication and initializing replicated sites
Hello reader, We are currently determining how to apply Informix Enterprise Replication. Currently wee foresee two problems. I would like to know: 1. if anybode has encountered the same problems 2. how these problems were solved First some background information: We are setti…
Next Extent Calc.
Hi, I have INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server Version 7.14.UD2. Does anyone know of a script or program to calculate the next extent size ? Thanks in advance Manuel…
Re: Replication (ER) confusion
In article <5sen31$8da$1@aichan.swb.de>, Christian Balzer <cb@aichan.swb.de> writes >Hello, > >I read the fine manual (Dynamic Server 7.2), looked at the nice IIUG FAQ, >stared at the marketing talk on the Informix homepage and still am >no wiser... > >The manual and all referenc…
Re: Copying tables
If your systems can handle it, why not replicate? Because you are going V5 to V7, you'll have to do it yourself. Here's how I do trigger-based replication: Requirement: I-Star Steps: 1. Create store & forward table "copies" in the source dbserver. Add tw…
Java and Informix Dynamic Server 7.x
Hi friends! I am trying to do server-side java cgi programming to connect to I-ODS 7.x. Do you know how I can do that? I heard it is possible to use the jdbc-odbc bridge( intersolve or openlink's), but the performance is too slow, because of jdbc to odbc and odbc to jdbc convert…
Re: Version Stability
I'd consider 7.23.UC-. This has several of the problems resolved with the 7.2x product line resolved. So far it's looking pretty good. Also, Informix is now releasing monthly interims. The last one is 7.23.UC3 and 7.23.UC4 will be going into code freeze in a couple of days. T…
Re: Data Replication Implementation
datamas wrote: } } At 10:29 24/04/97 -0400, you wrote: } >datamas wrote: } >> } >> Hi Friends, } >> } >> I am having two HP machines } >> } >> 1. HP K200-Production System, Dual Processor, 196 MB RAM } >> } >> 2. HP 827-Disaster Recovery System, Single Processor, 128 MB RAM } >> …
High Perf. Loader & Replication
Hello, Is there anyway to tell the high performance loader to do it's work without affecting replication, i.e. begin work without replication? Or would I have to stop a replicate in order to use pload without replicating? Thanks Pete Stiglich -------------------==== Post…
Re: Data Replication Implementation
datamas wrote: > > Hi Friends, > > I am having two HP machines > > 1. HP K200-Production System, Dual Processor, 196 MB RAM > > 2. HP 827-Disaster Recovery System, Single Processor, 128 MB RAM > > By any chance is it possible to go for Data Replication. Informix ver is 7.x > DSA …
Re: Data Replication Implementation
datamas wrote: } } Hi Friends, } } I am having two HP machines } } 1. HP K200-Production System, Dual Processor, 196 MB RAM } } 2. HP 827-Disaster Recovery System, Single Processor, 128 MB RAM } } By any chance is it possible to go for Data Replication. Informix ver is 7.x } DSA …
Data Replication Implementation
Hi Friends, I am having two HP machines 1. HP K200-Production System, Dual Processor, 196 MB RAM 2. HP 827-Disaster Recovery System, Single Processor, 128 MB RAM By any chance is it possible to go for Data Replication. Informix ver is 7.x DSA on both the machines and O/S is a…
7.14 versus 7.22
From 7.14 to 7.22: ODS: global language support, high performance loader, in-place alter table, point-in-time recovery, enterprise replication (continuous data replication) ESQL etc: multi-threaded applications year 2000 support shared li…
Re: Informix: First impressions
> > "*IS*" better is a matter of requirement. If you have a highly > distributed environment with requirements for trigger based replication, > Informix *is not* better, as there is no such thing. > I'd be curious to find out why you said this. Only because I once wrote a trigg…
Informix Certified Professional Program Update
Informix offers two certification paths. Each path requires the successful completion of two exams. Each exam is US $250 and is between 60-90 minutes long. * Database Specialist for INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server 7.x 111 - Database Fundamentals Exam 112 - Managin…
Secondary Server gets stucked during Replication
Has anybody encountered the following problem with data replication. When we have a very high load on a primary server, the secondary server starts using almost 100% of the CPU. Eventually the primary server decides that the replication is down and continues…
Re: Data Replication
Melvin Mariney wrote: > If I understand your question, I believe you are asking if you can > make the secondary server the primary when the original primary has > crashed and the answer is yes. There are three parameters in 7.1 HDR > that controls what happens when a the primary…
Engineers Needed
We are looking for high quality, independent, database people for projects in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. We are a consulting house specializing in custom database solutions, especially Sybase and Replication Server. We are also doing quite a bit with Web SQL due to th…
Re: Fault tolerant Informix-Online based Unix systems?
Spetc@aol.com wrote: > > We now have a 24 hour, high user system. We are about to upgrade to 7.1. We > use use the latest SCO Unix (can't remember the number!). > > My question is this : > > We want to try and eliminate downtime. Is there a hardware / software > confuguration wh…
Re: Which Unix DBMS?
The following are my opinions, not those of Sybase..... In article <3tf3oe$78@news.informix.com>, Randall Rhea <randall> writes: |> >> Save the comparison and use informix. |> >> |> > |> >For small systems possibly. |> |> This is an old bias that is no longer true. Read indus…
Re: INFORMIX-Online Dynamic Server intallation
copy the standard onconfig file and make as few changes as possible to the different parameters. after you are sure you can bring informix online, should you begin to make changes to the onconfig parameters. Use ONMONITOR to make the changes. It will protect you from many mista…
INFORMIX-Online Dynamic Server intallation
I'm about to install INFORMIX-Online Dynamic Server V.7.1 on a SPARC 1000. Has anyone installed this database on a sparc before? If yes...do you have any suggestions or could you give me any advice on certain aspects of the installation you felt might be important to take notice?…
Informix SA Position in HP
This is a re-post, this time with job qualifications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Informix Systems Administrator's Job at Hewlett-Packard in Corvallis, Oregon Are you looking for a technically challenging job working on the new…
Informix SA Position in HP
Informix Systems Administrator's Job at Hewlett-Packard in Corvallis, Oregon Are you looking for a technically challenging job working on the newest hardware from the market leader in Unix systems, running the latest revisions from Informix? Do you want to have a leadership rol…
Wanted:Oracle Database Administrator(DBA):US-TX-Austin
Database Administrator -- Provide database administration for a large state of the art, World-wide ORACLE 7 database. Activities to include database design, trigger and stored procedure development, resource management, SQL and PL/SQL development and performance tuning, optical …
Re: Informix replication doesn't....
On Mon, 18 Jul 1994, Bill Duncan wrote: > > I heard the following about Informix's replication capabilities in the v6.+ > and was wondering if I could get any confirmation either way from the net. > > (1) The primary and secondary site hardware must be the same, or atleast > of…
Informix replication doesn't....
I heard the following about Informix's replication capabilities in the v6.+ and was wondering if I could get any confirmation either way from the net. (1) The primary and secondary site hardware must be the same, or atleast offer identical paging structure. (2) The OnLine conf…