Informix Tech Talks by the IIUG
Informix Large Table Operations by Ben Thompson
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021 2:00pm EDT
Title: Informix Large Table Operations
Description: Many databases are getting larger as systems mature and organizations put more value on data. Size can present challenges for a DBA when making schema changes especially where low downtime is a requirement. This presentation covers some of the methods that can be used to undertake large table operations and provides tips on choosing the most suitable method for a given situation.
Bio: Ben Thompson is Principal DBA at Sky Betting & Gaming, where the DBA Squad looks after busy OLTP with demanding uptime requirements. He is a past speaker at IIUG events and increasingly infrequently writes articles for a blog called InformedMix. https://informixdba.wordpress.com