Informix is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM, designed for high performance and scalability. It supports SQL and NoSQL data models, providing capabilities for OLTP (Online Transaction Processing), data warehousing, and IoT applications. Informix offers features such as time series data management, spatial data handling, and high availability through replication and clustering.
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About Informix
Informix was created in 1980 by Roger Sippl and Laura King. Initially developed to provide a powerful relational database management system, it gained popularity for its high performance and scalability. Over the years, Informix evolved to include support for complex data types and advanced features such as replication, clustering, and time series data management. IBM acquired Informix in 2001, integrating it into their suite of database technologies.
Strengths of Informix include high performance, scalability, support for both SQL and NoSQL data models, and advanced features like time series and spatial data management. Weaknesses include a smaller user community compared to other databases, potentially higher costs, and less frequent updates. Competitors of Informix are Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and IBM Db2.
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How to hire a Informix expert
An Informix expert must have strong SQL proficiency, knowledge of Informix-specific SQL extensions, and experience with database design and optimization. They should be skilled in database administration tasks such as backup and recovery, replication, and clustering. Familiarity with Informix tools like dbaccess, onstat, and oncheck is essential. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., shell scripting) for automation and performance tuning expertise are also crucial.
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