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This document will help you navigate through the available information and resources related to using ontape in the IBM庐 Informix庐 Dynamic Server (IDS) version 12
Resolving The Problem
Prerequisites Planning Configuration Education Troubleshooting Miscellaneous PREREQUISITES Basic information on configuring and starting the database server includes: Setting environment variables Preparing connectivity files Preparing configuration files Initializing the database server You can use the Configuration worksheet to prepare for configuring the server. Configuring the server shows how to use the configuration information to configure Dynamic Server. Back to Top PLANNING Information needed to configure and start the database server is available at: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/idshelp/v10/topic/com.ibm.igul.doc/igulmst52.htm IDS Administrator's Guide You should review the IBM聽Informix: Administrator's Guide http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/idshelp/v10/topic/com.ibm.admin.doc/admin.htm The IDS Administrator's Guide is also available as a PDF file: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/epubs/pdf/25122672.pdf IDS Administrator's Reference You should review the IBM聽Informix:Administrator's Reference http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/idshelp/v10/topic/com.ibm.adref.doc/adref.htm Release Notes The Release Notes contain information on the most recent changes to the IBM Informix products. It documentation includes new features, backward compatibility, product compatibility, known problems, limitations, documentation updates, and installation, migration, upgrade, and configuration information: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ids9help/topic/com.ibm.relnotes.doc/relnotes.htm (Information center) All online notes are also located in the /doc directory of the product CD. The easiest way to access the documentation notes, the release notes, and the fixed and known defects file is through the hyperlinks from the TOC notes file. Machine Notes The machine notes contain important information about platform-specific issues. Read the machine notes before using the product. The documentation notes, release notes, and machine notes files appear under the $INFORMIXDIR/release/en_us/0333 directory. The machine notes file and the fixed and known defects file are only provided in text format. Installation Guide Review the Installation Guide before installing IDS: IBM聽Informix: Dynamic Server Installation Guide for UNIX and Linux IBM聽Informix: Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows The IBM Installation Guide for UNIX and Linux is also available as a PDF file: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/idshelp/v10/topic/com.ibm.pdfs.doc/25127770.pdf The IBM Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows is also available as a PDF file: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/idshelp/v10/topic/com.ibm.pdfs.doc/25127760.pdf Back to top EDUCATION Information retrieval is significantly enhanced in the IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 11. A complete overview is available at: http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/db2/library/techarticle/dm-0503halilovic2/ (White paper) Documentation (Manual) The enhanced documentation set includes: Manuals in HTML and PDF format Full text search throughout the HTML or PDF version of the documentation set A master index in HTML and PDF format Topic-based categories for specific tasks Troubleshooting and support information Documentation notes listed with corresponding manuals Links for ordering hardcopy manuals The Information Center (Information center) Another new feature for IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Version 12 is the Informix Dynamic Server Information Center. The information center includes the following features: Complete IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10 and IBM Informix Client SDK (CSDK) 2.90 documentation sets Manuals in HTML and PDF format Full text search throughout the documentation set A master index in HTML and PDF format Topic-based categories for specific tasks Easy navigation with a navigation tree Troubleshooting and support information Documentation notes listed with corresponding manuals Ability to bookmark specific information Product release notes Publication Center (Manual) (zip) The Publication Center contains a downloadable .ZIP file of the Dynamic Server, Version 10 documentation CD-ROM. Certification Review the options available with the Certification Roadmap (pdf). IBM Mobile Academy for Informix The Informix Mobile Academy is a virtual classroom in a box with everything necessary to deliver a course. All you need to do is schedule your Informix on-site engagement with the Education Services team, and we will take care of the rest. For pricing and additional information, please contact us at 1-800-529-6999. Back to Top TROUBLESHOOTING Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Support Site On the IDS Support site, you can view News alerts FAQs Redbooks White papers Presentations Hints and tips There are also many links to other information and resources related to IDS, including the IBM Problem Determination Mastery Self-Study Series (Online course). Back to Top MISCELLANEOUS IIUG The International Informix User Group (IIUG) web site (http://www.iiug.org) supports a Forums, FAQ, a Software Archive (http://www.iiug.org/software), and links to many areas of interest related to IBM庐 Informix庐 Dynamic Server (IDS). Membership to the IIUG is free. Visit developerWorks (Site) You can take advantage of IBM's technical resource for IDS developers. It offers a range of tools, code sample, education, and newsgroups to help you. Back to Top
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