High-Performance IBM Informix Management
Harness the power of Informix for IoT, TimeSeries, and embedded systems. We optimize performance for real-time data ingestion, edge computing, and mission-critical OLTP workloads.
Core Capabilities
TimeSeries Data Management
Expert implementation of TimeSeries virtual tables for sensor data, IoT metrics, and financial tick data. Calendar-based partitioning and automated data rollup for efficient long-term storage.
HDR & RSS Replication
High Availability Data Replication (HDR) and Remote Standalone Secondary (RSS) for zero data loss failover. Automated monitoring and switchover procedures for business continuity.
Embedded & IoT Solutions
Small footprint deployments for edge computing and IoT gateways. ARM architecture support, Docker containerization, and resource-efficient configurations for distributed systems.
Performance Optimization
Deep dive tuning using onstat utilities and query optimizer analysis. Fragment strategy optimization, PDQ parallelism, and index design for maximum throughput in OLTP and analytics workloads.
Methodology
Discovery & Health Assessment
We analyze your Informix environment using onstat, oncheck, and OAT (OpenAdmin Tool) to identify performance bottlenecks, storage issues, and configuration gaps.
- Infrastructure & Topology Audit
- Fragment & Index Analysis
- Backup & Recovery Validation
Architecture & Migration
Design high-availability architectures using HDR/RSS or Enterprise Replication. Execute migrations with minimal downtime using dbexport/dbimport or external tables.
- HDR/RSS Topology Design
- TimeSeries Migration Strategy
- Zero-Downtime Cutover Plans
Optimize & Sustain
Continuous 24/7 monitoring using custom scripts, OAT dashboards, and automated alerting for proactive issue resolution.
- Predictive Performance Monitoring
- Capacity Planning & Growth Analysis
- Monthly Health Reports
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Standard Tier | Enterprise Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Informix Versions | 12.10.xC8+ | 12.10, 14.10 (Latest) |
| High Availability | RSS (Remote Standalone) | HDR + Enterprise Replication |
| TimeSeries Support | Basic Virtual Tables | Advanced Calendar Partitioning |
| Analytics | Standard SQL | Warehouse Accelerator (IWA) |
| Support SLA | 1 Hour Response | 15 Min Response |
Industry Success
Smart Grid Platform
Deployed TimeSeries database managing 10M+ smart meters with real-time data ingestion. Optimized calendar partitioning for 7-year data retention with instant query performance.
Production Monitoring
Implemented HDR replication across three factories for real-time production tracking. Zero data loss during network failures, enabling 24/7 manufacturing operations.
POS System Fleet
Managed Informix embedded databases across 5000+ retail locations. Automated replication, backup, and remote administration reducing operational costs by 60%.
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Advanced Informix Technologies
TimeSeries Virtual Tables
Specialized storage containers for time-based data with automatic partitioning, compression, and efficient time-range queries.
- • Calendar-based partitioning
- • Automatic data rollup
- • Time-series aggregations
HDR/RSS Replication
High Availability Data Replication with zero data loss and automatic failover for mission-critical applications.
- • Synchronous replication
- • Automatic failover
- • Log-based CDC
Enterprise Replication
Multi-master replication with flexible topology, conflict resolution, and selective table/column replication.
- • Multi-master topologies
- • Conflict resolution rules
- • Heterogeneous targets
Warehouse Accelerator
In-memory columnar analytics engine (IWA) for lightning-fast query performance on large datasets without ETL.
- • In-memory columnar storage
- • Automatic data refresh
- • Query acceleration
NoSQL Wire Listener
MongoDB wire protocol compatibility for JSON document storage, enabling NoSQL applications to use Informix without code changes.
- • MongoDB protocol support
- • JSON document storage
- • Schema flexibility
Edge Computing Support
Small footprint deployment for ARM devices, Docker containers, and resource-constrained environments at the edge.
- • ARM architecture support
- • Docker containerization
- • Low resource footprint
Comprehensive Service Tiers
Essential
For small to medium databases
- ✓Informix 12.10+ management
- ✓Single instance architecture
- ✓Daily ontape/onbar backups
- ✓Basic performance monitoring
- ✓Quarterly patching
- ✓Business hours support
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Professional
For mission-critical systems
- ✓All Essential features plus:
- ✓Informix 14.10 support
- ✓RSS/HDR replication
- ✓Advanced performance tuning
- ✓TimeSeries optimization
- ✓24/7 monitoring & alerts
- ✓1-hour response SLA
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Enterprise
Maximum performance & HA
- ✓All Professional features plus:
- ✓Enterprise Replication
- ✓Warehouse Accelerator (IWA)
- ✓NoSQL Wire Listener setup
- ✓IoT/Edge deployment
- ✓Advanced fragmentation strategy
- ✓15-min response SLA
- ✓Dedicated DBA architect
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Why Choose SubscribeIT for Informix?
IBM Specialists Experts
Our team holds IBM Informix certifications with 15+ years average experience in TimeSeries, HDR/RSS, and embedded database deployments.
Proactive Monitoring
Custom onstat monitoring scripts and OAT dashboards with intelligent alerting to prevent issues before they impact your business operations.
Security-First Approach
Comprehensive security hardening including encryption, authentication, audit trails, and regular security assessments following IBM best practices.
Performance Optimization
Expert fragmentation strategies, PDQ parallelism tuning, index optimization, and query plan analysis to maximize throughput and minimize latency.
IoT & Edge Expertise
Specialized deployment strategies for embedded systems, ARM devices, Docker containers, and distributed IoT gateways requiring minimal resource footprint.
Migration & Modernization
Seamless upgrades to Informix 14.x, cloud migrations, and hybrid architectures with zero data loss and minimal downtime using proven methodologies.
Technology Stack & Integrations
We Work With Your Entire Informix Ecosystem
Frequently Asked Questions
What Informix versions do you support?▼
We support Informix 11.x through 14.10 (latest). Our primary focus is on Informix 12.10.xC8+ and 14.10.xC1 for production environments. We also support legacy versions during migration planning and can help upgrade to the latest long-term support releases.
How quickly can you respond to critical database issues?▼
Our Enterprise tier includes a 15-minute response SLA for critical (P1) issues, 24/7/365. Professional tier offers 1-hour response. All tiers include proactive monitoring using custom onstat scripts and OAT dashboards to catch issues before they become critical.
Can you help with TimeSeries database implementations?▼
Absolutely. We specialize in TimeSeries virtual table design, calendar-based partitioning strategies, and automatic data rollup configurations. Our team has implemented TimeSeries solutions for IoT sensor networks, smart grids, financial tick data, and manufacturing monitoring systems handling billions of time-series records.
Do you support IoT and embedded database deployments?▼
Yes. We manage Informix deployments across edge computing environments, ARM devices, Docker containers, and resource-constrained IoT gateways. Our expertise includes small-footprint configurations, automated replication to central databases, and remote administration of distributed database fleets.
What is your approach to high availability with HDR/RSS?▼
We implement HDR (High Availability Data Replication) for zero data loss failover and RSS (Remote Standalone Secondary) for read-only reporting. Our monitoring includes automated log analysis, lag detection, and failover procedures. We also design Enterprise Replication topologies for multi-master scenarios with conflict resolution.
How do you optimize Informix performance?▼
We use comprehensive analysis tools including onstat utilities, query plan examination, and fragmentation strategy optimization. Our performance tuning covers PDQ parallelism configuration, index design, shared memory tuning, checkpoint optimization, and query rewrite. We also implement the Warehouse Accelerator (IWA) for analytics workloads requiring in-memory columnar performance.