IBM Informix Training
IBM Informix Training is structured in such a way so as to cover all the aspects required to create index strategies to improve advanced Informix performance tuning. Informix also incorporates design concepts that are significantly different from relational platforms, resulting in extremely high levels of performance and availability, and minimal administrative overhead.
IBM Informix Training Curriculum
Introduction to Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Terminology
Define basic Informix Dynamic Server terms
Query the sysmaster database for information about the server
IDS Installation & Setup
Identify the right product
Extract & Install the IDS product
Setup raw chunks for space
Setup Environment
ONCONFIG parameter changes
SQLHOSTS file changes
Instance creation
Bounce Informix Server Instance
Switching between server modes
Managing Disk Space
Physical Units
Logical Units
Shared Memory
Resident portion
Virtual portion
Message portion
Monitoring Message Log File
Managing Configuration Parameter File
SMI Tables
Monitor/Manage Database Server Activity using Tools
onstat
onmode
oncheck
onparams
onmonitor
oninit
ondblog
onspaces
Backing up Data and Logical Log Files (Ontape, Onbar)
Data Migration Tools
load/unload
dbexport/dbimport
onunload/onload
dbschema
Checkpoints
Finder Utility
Update Statistics
Set Explain
Database Logging
Physical Logging
Logical Logging
Lock Management
Session Management
IDS Isolation Levels
IDS Data Types
Identify the Informix data types
Choose the appropriate data type for a data column
Creating Databases and Tables
Create databases and tables
Determine database logging and storage requirements
Locate where the database server stores a table on disk
Create temporary tables
Locate where the database server stores temporary tables
Use the system catalog tables to gather information
Use the dbschema utility
Altering and Deleting Databases and Tables
Drop a database and Drop a table
Alter a table
Convert a simple large object to a smart large object
Create, Alter, and Drop Indexes
Build an index, Alter, drop, and rename an index
Identify the four index characteristics
Managing and Maintaining Indexes
Explain the benefits of indexing
Evaluate the costs involved when indexing
Explain the maintenance necessary with indexes
Describe effective management of indexes
Enable or disable indexes
Table and Index Partitioning
List the ways to fragment a table
Create a fragmented table
Create a detached fragmented index
Describe temporary fragmented table and index usage
Maintaining Table and Index Partitioning
Alter a fragmented table
Alter a fragmented index
Explain how to skip inaccessible fragments
Data Security
Use the database, table, and column level privileges
Use the GRANT and REVOKE statements
Use role-based authorization
Views
Create views
Use views to present derived and aggregate data
Use views to hide joins from users
Introduction to Stored Procedures
Explain the purpose of stored procedures
Explain advantages of using stored procedures
Triggers
Create and execute a trigger
Drop a trigger
Use the system catalogs to access trigger information.