Re: Why not Informix?

If you have used DB2 (yes IBM's DB2) you have an very easy understanding of Informix. I would get away from the VSAM as much as possible. Did you catch the earlier posting on conversion from DB2 to Informix. If not get it you will need it if you decided to go this way and have some DB2 background. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheryl Kendricks Internet: cherylk@spamis.jcdc.doleta.gov OR cherylk@prod1.jcdc.doleta.gov OR kendric@gwysmtp.jcdc.doleta.gov DTSI, Inc. Voice: 1-800-598-5008 Database Administrator - DOL Job Corps San Marcos, Texas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 21 Mar 1996 71003.70@compuserve.com wrote: > > My company I work for has an opportunity to develope software in partnership with another company. > That company utilizes the Informix database engine and Visual Basic. Of course their is additonal > software of some sort between the two. My company is also considering moving toward a client/sever > platform. We are primarily a mainframe shop utilizating Computer Associates IDMS for database > applications, as well as, many VSAM based applications. In light of the other companies investment, my > management has give me the task of finding out Why not Informix? In other words, why shouldn't we > also invest, knowing we could benefit from their expertise. > > I'm a mainframe database administration, systems programmer type. I know very little of Informix, > Oracle, Sybase, or SQL Server. I'm not sure even where to start. What I've read about Informix, leads > me to believe that it is a viable product. I'm searching for "show stoppers" if any. Can you help? > Offer advice? Are you very happy with the product? > > Thank you for any assistance you may offer. > > David Chase > 71003,70@compuserve.com >