Re: DBA tools

In article <34F2FACE.76F3@bellsouth.net>, John Carlson <carlson1@bellsouth.net> writes >HPUX 10.01 >Informix 7.23.UC4 > > >I'm hoping to start testing some DBA tools, possibly maybe even >implement them. <G> > > >Here would be some basic ('quickly-thought-out') requirements: >1. Performance monitoring. >2. Basic maintenance. >3. Remote access. > > >Any ideas? I've heard many things about Platinum. I've also heard that >these types of tools can be resource hogs as well. Of course, >'home-grown' types of monitoring (ie. ALARMPROGRAM) might be an >alternative as well. Right now I have a hodgepodge of scripts and 4ge >programs running as necessary. It would be good to either consolidate >them into a unified force or purchase a package to give me the same >functionality. > This is one of the project I am planning, could you give me some furhter idea about your requirements. What do other people want out there? >I'm still looking for ideas. I've perused the archives and haven't >found too much, so it may be that the third-party products may not be >mature enough to handle what an experienced Informix DBA would expect. >I'd like to know that, also, if that's your opinion. > >TIA > >John "just looking to get a bit organized" Carlson >Informix DBA >WH Smith, Inc. -- David Williams Maintainer of the Informix FAQ Primary site (Beta Version) http://www.smooth1.demon.co.uk Official site http://www.iiug.org/techinfo/faq/faq_top.html I see you standin', Standin' on your own, It's such a lonely place for you, For you to be If you need a shoulder, Or if you need a friend, I'll be here standing, Until the bitter end... So don't chastise me Or think I, I mean you harm... All I ever wanted Was for you To know that I care