Informix 7.3 to Informix 9.x
I have an Informix question that I hope someone can give some input on. We are currently running Informix 7.3 on HPUX 10.20. We're planning to upgrade HP to 11i and want to move ahead in upgrading Informix to 9.x. We've had the 9.2 and 9.3 versions of Informix for a few years now but was never able to get around to moving forward with an upgrade. My hope is that you can answer these questions based on your experience and what you know to be true: 1. Is Informix 7.3 compatible on HPUX 11i? 2. Which version of Informix 9.x the best one with the least bugs? Is 9.x compatible on HPUX 11i? 3. In the 9.x version, which version of the supporting components (ESQL, SQL, 4GL, etc.) should be used with the 9.x version? 4. Any pros and cons? Has anyone been where we're trying to get? ----------------------------------------- This message and any attachments may contain confidential information or trade secrets of SMI. SMI will take legal action against any person who improperly uses or discloses SMI's confidential information or trade secrets. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete and destroy this message and its attachments.
>> 1. Is Informix 7.3 compatible on HPUX 11i? Yes. >> 2. Which version of Informix 9.x the best one with the least bugs? Is >> 9.x compatible on HPUX 11i? The most recent one you'd hope! I think this is 9.40xC8 >> 3. In the 9.x version, which version of the supporting components (ESQL, SQL, 4GL, etc.) should be used with the 9.x version? Any. >> 4. Any pros and cons? Of upgrading? It'll bring you to a version with a longerv commitment for support, as things stand; some people think it performs better; database administration is easier (large chunks etc). If you want to use any of the additional functionality of v9, such as extended data types or datablades, you can. On the downside, you'll have to pay to upgrade from v7 -> v9, as IBM considers them to be different products from a sales perspective. >> Has anyone been where we're trying to get? I've done plenty of upgrades from 7 to 9 or 10, including some on HP-UX, if that's what you're asking. HTH Neil