Schedule: 1994 Informix Worldwide User Conference and Exhibition

Database Technology for Dynamic Organizations 1994 Informix Worldwide User Conference and Exhibition Dates July 11-14, 1994 Place Tampa Convention Center 333 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813)223-8441 Registration Contact: The Conference Group 1-800-247-0262 (in the U.S.) 1-602-661-1260 1-602-661-0449 (fax) Tutorial Descriptions Managing Large INFORMIX-OnLine Databases (5.0 and earlier) TUT-1 (Full day) This tutorial focuses on system and database administration issues encountered when managing very large databases with INFORMIX-OnLine version 5.0 or earlier. You will learn how to determine system sizing constraints. You will also learn how to determine optimal system configuration and archiving strategies. In addition, you will learn techniques for system monitoring and performance tuning of large databases. Prerequisites: ' Knowledge of SQL ' Experience using INFORMIX-OnLine Introduction to INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server TUT-2 In this tutorial, you will learn about the new INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server multithreaded architecture. In addition, you will learn about the new features of the OnLine Dynamic Server. Migration from OnLine to OnLine Dynamic Server will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ' Knowledge of INFORMIX-OnLine Tips and Tricks for INFORMIX-4GL Application Developers TUT-3 In this session, INFORMIX-4GL application developers will learn advanced techniques for developing INFORMIX-4GL applications in a UNIX environment. Topics covered will include: customized makefiles for INFORMIX-4GL development (makefiles will be distributed to attendees); INFORMIX-4GL utilities (utilities source code will be distributed to attendees); INFORMIX-4GL libraries; INFORMIX-4GL optimization; generic 4GL error routines (error routines source code will be distributed to attendees). Prerequisites: ' Experience developing INFORMIX-4GL applications in a UNIX environment Building an Application Using the INFORMIX-4GL++ Window Painter and Application Builder TUT-4 This tutorial introduces the window painter role in 4GL++ application development. Topics covered include implementing controls and rapid application development using SuperTables. How to create, compile, and run a program using the application builder will also be explored. Prerequisites: ' INFORMIX-4GL programming experience ' Experience using Microsoft Windows Monitoring and Tuning INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server Performance TUT-5 This tutorial will provide you with practical information on how to monitor and tune INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server. We will examine problem scenarios and discuss strategies to improve performance. Prerequisites: The Introduction to INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server tutorial or knowledge of INFORMIX-OnLine Dynamic Server 6.0 Incorporating Triggers and Stored Procedures into Your Informix Databases TUT-6 This session will teach you how to use stored procedures and triggers to enforce business rules and control how data is retrieved and updated in your Informix database. Prerequisites: ' Knowledge of SQL ' Experience using Informix databases Creating ODBC-Compatible INFORMIX-4GL++ Applications TUT-7 This tutorial provides an overview of the connectivity class library (CCL) and describes how it can be used to write 4GL++ applications that are portable to Microsoft ODBC. We will look at how objects of the CCL are used in place of statements like DATABASE, OPEN, CLOSE, PREPARE, EXECUTE, and FETCH. Prerequisites: ' INFORMIX-4GL programming experience ' Experience using Microsoft Windows Session Descriptions Introduction to Informix B-01 Get a high-level overview of Informix as a company, including corporate goals and philosophy, our business model, plans for growth, marketing strategies, market position and market share, products, programs, and customers. This is a great overview for those just learning about Informix Software. Informix Dynamic Scalable Architecture: A Technology Roadmap B-03 Industry analysts are praising the Informixs approach to next-generation hardware such as symmetric multiprocessors, loosely coupled clusters, and massively parallel systems. This session overviews Informixs new Dynamic Scalable Architecture and explains Informixs vision and strategy for maximizing the power now available through parallel computing. Informix Tools Strategy Overview B-05 This overview of our tools strategy, meant specifically for high-level decision makers, explains how each of our tools products fits into their companys range of business needs. Includes a discussion of our new development language technology as well as an explanation of our CASE strategy. A Business Perspective on Object-Oriented Programming B-07 Everyone is talking about object-oriented programming, but as a business manager you may wonder Why should my company invest time and money learning another programming language? This session addresses that question, and also includes a discussion of object-oriented vs. relational technology. Technology Trends in the Government Market: A Publisher's Perspective B-08 Thomas Temin, editor at Government Computer News, presents the most important trends in government database (and tools) software requirements as agencies build distributed client/server systems that are standards-conforming and multiuser accessible. Building a Client/Server Enterprise B-09 Informix products have long been based on client/server architecture. Find out what it takesand what you can expect in returnas you make an investment in client/server technology for your organization. Rightsizing with Informix B-11 Many companies now face the challenge of moving from proprietary systems to client/server environments. Here you will find out what Informix has to offer customers who are rightsizing, and hear about customers who have made the transition. Analyst Perspective: Joseph Gottlieb B-12 Joseph Gottliebs session is titled Turning the Corner with Contemporary RDBMSs. In it, he will discuss the predominant industry trends impacting the evolution of database architectures and their relevance to end-user requirements. Analyst Perspective: Donald Feinberg B-13 Donald Feinberg of the Gartner Group analyzes the latest developments in database technology, with a focus on parallel processing technology. The Business Potential of Class Libraries B-14 Targeted at VARs and business managers, this session demonstrates how the implementation of class libraries provide numerous possibilities for different business applications. Informix Customer Services B-15 An overview of Informix customer services, this session has a particular focus on what Informix offers in the way of consulting services and support for large MIS organizations. Analyst Perspective: Judith Hurwitz B-16 Judith Hurwitz will present Second Generation Client/Server: Moving Towards Scalable Applications Development. The talk will focus on