2019-04-09T03:47:00Z

What needs improvement with IBM Informix?

Miriam Tover - PeerSpot reviewer
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Nazzareno Maria Rezzini - PeerSpot reviewer
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Top 20
2024-01-08T08:28:18Z
Jan 8, 2024

The key areas for improvement revolve around understanding the current customer trends and demands, particularly in software and database requirements. The product's performance could be better compared to Oracle.

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VN
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2023-12-19T09:12:19Z
Dec 19, 2023

The support team could include local engineers to establish efficient communication. It will help us speed up the escalation process.

PK
Real User
Top 20
2023-07-31T14:40:29Z
Jul 31, 2023

In my opinion, the packages could be improved. The version I use doesn't allow for packages. I can do some general procedures, but no packages like in Oracle. So, develop separate modules in SQL language. This would be most beneficial for me.

HR
Real User
2023-04-12T14:58:33Z
Apr 12, 2023

When I tried to make a connection, I started with the driver. I'm not sure in terms of IO, because we're experiencing the bad performance. So, I'm not sure if it's the database or the operating system. Moreover, I have had difficulty finding skilled workers. There is room for improvement in terms of performance and ease of use.

EV
Real User
Top 10
2022-09-02T14:58:16Z
Sep 2, 2022

There most likely is a very large system, where some design modifications should be made to be ported on very large systems. When we're talking about terabytes of memory, things get a bit hectic, and some architecture design should be done at this level. Otherwise, nothing else needs to be done, because Informix is nearly perfect. They are working on improving the administration interface. In terms of Oracle compatibility and the SQL language, I know that they are working on it, but it would be easier with the SQL Server. It would be helpful to have IBM salespeople know that Informix exists, and sell it. Currently, it is completely ignored by IBM. The initial setup can be improved slightly.

SF
Real User
Top 10
2021-12-27T19:48:58Z
Dec 27, 2021

This product could be made easier to use for beginners. As I have worked with it for quite a while, it is not difficult for me. However, some of my customers complain that it is too difficult to install and configure.

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DG
Real User
2021-11-07T09:26:04Z
Nov 7, 2021

I would like to see backups from secondary servers.

DB
Real User
2021-03-29T17:51:08Z
Mar 29, 2021

What they're saying today is that IBM did not do the right thing with the old database of Informix. We need more marketing solutions for Informix as the marketing for Informix is very low here in Rio. They need to push it out more, to give it more visibility. In comparison, for example, Oracle is everywhere. They market everywhere. They are very visible. The solution should offer replication. It would be helpful if the solution would allow us to access third-party tools. Oracle, for example, has that capability. The pricing is a bit expensive.

EV
Real User
Top 10
2020-04-26T10:37:00Z
Apr 26, 2020

* Continue extending the SQL language for compatibility with the competition's language, including Stored Procedure Language. * Be more active in the open source community. * Regain occupation of VAR and BP fields. * Regain occupation in software makers. * The product needs a lot more marketing involvement from IBM. Some customers simply believe that Informix does not exist anymore due to the heavy silence of IBM Salesforce.

MA
Real User
2019-12-09T10:58:00Z
Dec 9, 2019

The solution doesn't include functionality like data anonymization. We have this functionality in other solutions like In SQL and Oracle but not in Informix. IBM has another product for anonymization, called InfoSphere Optim. Some clients want that anonymization in the engine, not in another product. Instead of making it a separate product, they should merge the two, or make anonymization available in this solution as well. There should be more intelligence surrounding discovering data to be able to automatically create indexes.

DM
Real User
2019-08-02T17:48:00Z
Aug 2, 2019

This solution is in need of more current tools.

LP
Real User
2019-05-13T22:09:00Z
May 13, 2019

This solution would be improved with offline data export. I really would love to have a QT plugin.

HJ
Real User
2019-04-09T03:47:00Z
Apr 9, 2019

I am expecting the new version 14.1 that brings significant improvements to replication. With Informix, everything that's expected is met.

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