Dbspace-level configuration of page sizes brings tremendous space and access efficiencies that can significantly enhance performance. Larger page sizes also make Unicode support much easier for multi-language support.

The IBM IDS v10.0 database server can now allocate a configurable amount of memory for non-parallel data query (PDQ) queries. This can dramatically improve performance of non-PDQ queries and ease the configuration of larger environments to bring performance benefits to both PDQ and non-PDQ queries.

 Optimizer directives applied to previously unalterable queries allow DBA’s to greatly improve performance without modifying the application source.

IBM Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) v10.0 is designed to help businesses better leverage their existing information assets to thrive in today’s ondemand business environment. Many administrative functions that were formerly manual are now automatic, thus reducing maintenance requirements and increasing database availability. Application developers will appreciate the highly embeddable aspects of IDS plus its support of the latest open standards, platforms and integration options with other industry-leading technology from IBM. By providing the ability to scale up or down, both in terms of cost and capability, IBM IDS v10.0 is designed to help developers redirect their focus from data management to gaining business differentiation and competitive advantage.

IBM’s release of IDS v10.0 contains many significant enhancements. This underscores IBM’s commitment to continue improving the innovative and leading-edge database server technology that IBM IDS customers and business partners expect. Highlights