Re: Upgrading Informix from Online engine to Dynamic Server

In article <34C51909.6CBF@bellsouth.net>, "W. H. SMITH" <carlson1@bellsouth.net> writes >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 = >> for the upgrade because we are on maintenance but they quoted us a = >> consulting fee of $2000 per day plus expenses and said that most of = >> their customers were using an Informix consultant to do the upgrade and = >> then tune. I know some of you have been through that conversion. Did = >> you use an Informix consultant? For how many days? What about a = >> Bi-Tech consultant? How smooth was the transition? Were there any = >> "gotchas" that we should be on the look-out for? Any info on this would = >> be appreciated. Thanks. >> > >We went from 5.0x to 7.12 with few problems. We never used a >consultant. The upgrade consisted of dbexport, install 7.1x, bring >engine up, dbimport. I was able to make a good guess of dbspace / table >layouts based on our current system. The system required a bit of >tuning, as 7.x is quite different from 5.x, but I went to various >courses as well. Between them and OJT, we handled the situation quite >nicely. > >John Carlson >Informix DBA >WH Smith, Inc. I you need any help I'm available via the Net... -- 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