Re: Informix 7.2 Under AIX v.s. Informix 7.2 Workgroups Under NT

frank660@aol.com (Frank660) wrote: :We, like a lot of other companies, are currently making plans to ensure :that our systems will operate correctly in the next century. Since we are :currently using 4.1 and Informix doesn't plan to implement the DBCENTURY :capability in that version, we are planning to upgrade to 7.2. :I have heard that our Informix rep. is recommending that we go to their :Workgroup product instead of SE or Online because conversion is easier. :Does anyone have information on upgrade considerations on either of these :options? Does anyone know why it would be easier to upgrade to the :Workgroup? Has anyone heard anything about Informix's plans to continue :to support SE? The upgrade to the workgroup products will be easier because they are much easier to install and administer. Seen from a programmers point of view (4GL, NewEra or other products) there should be no difference as compared to regular OnLine. If you are on SE now, an upgrade to the newest SE will be still easier but: The SE engine is on full maintenance which means it's a second level product. It will not receive further significant upgrades. Only maintanance releases. The workgroup products are surely the once to go for if you don't need the full OnLine product (for performance on large databases and machines). :I've read the FAQ entry on 4.1 to 7.2 upgrades so there's no need to :repeat any of that. :I would really appreciate your comments on this. Nils.Myklebust@idg.no NM Data AS, P.O.Box 9090 Gronland, N-0133 Oslo, Norway My opinions are those of my company The Informix FAQ is at http://www.iiug.org