 IBM Informix® Dynamic Server (IDS) Express was designed with midmarket businesses in mind. IDS Express combines a self-managing database engine that provides the power, function, and reliability needed for on demand business with simplicity in packaging, installation and deployment at a minimal investment cost. IDS Express includes the Informix Spatial DataBlade™ module at no additional charge. Key features and benefits of IDS Express include: - Self-tuning, self-managing and self-protecting capabilities that increase reliability while reducing complexity and required skills.
- Easy application integration through a full range of application program interfaces (APIs), including Java and .NET.
- Thorough integration into industry-leading integrated development environments (IDE) including: IBM Rational® Application Developer (RAD), Eclipse and Microsoft Visual Studio.NET.
- Low-priced, full-function object-relational database that adapts to the unique needs of your application.
- Easy installation and deployment. Allows a customized deployment footprint.
- Application control of the server via the administration API, makes it even easier to develop and deploy integrated applications.
- Delivers easier usage of location-based data in an SOA environment with the Web Feature Service API.
- Includes high-availability features such as continuous log restore, and point-time instance wide restore, table-level backup and recovery.
- Available on Windows and Linux, supporting Intel 32-bit processor-based systems with one or two CPUs.
- Designed for deployment of on demand information management solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses.
- Scalable on demand. The full-function IDS Express allows seamless upgrades to other scalable IDS Editions as your business grows.
- Embeddable and configurable by IBM Business Partners for transparent installation within their applications.
- Designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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