Praxis International is a leader in providing enterprise wide data movement solutions. Praxis provides a managed framework solution for data replication snapshot copies and extract and load solutions for DB2, Informix, Sybase, Oracle and MS SQL Server. The presentation provided will describe in detail the many data movement features of the OmniEnterprise offering.

SilverStream is a comprehensive WebApplication Platform that enables corporations to build and deploy sophisticated,3-tier Java-based business applications. A key element of the SilverStream platform is its integration of relational database technology. SilverStream's database-centric design includes designers and data-oriented objects which allow developers to store, retrieve, display and manipulate both structured data and rich content.

September 16, 1997

In a nutshell... Thanks to Jeff Sturm of ZenaComp, we got a better understanding of Java and how to use JDBC to connect to Informix databases. Jenny Barbour from Cognos described how to use the OLAP reporting tools from Cognos. Steve Ellis from ZenaComp announced the ZenaComp Education Center, a local training facility for Informix. Ron Flannery announced the new MIUG board members.

You can download or view the Java slides from the meeting. Following is the announcement for the September 16 meeting. Click to download or view the slides.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 16, at 6:15 PM.  By popular demand the meeting will discuss using Java and connecting to Informix databases.  We will discuss what Java is, how it works, and how it will change into the future.  Also, we'll show you examples of using Java to access your Informix databases. The meeting will be sponsored by ZenaComp and will be at the ZenaComp Education Center, which is a training facility that offers Informix and other training.

Also at the meeting will be Jenny Barbour from Cognos.  She will be doing a hands-on demo of Impromptu, Powerplay, and Scenario.  These are OLAP tools that provide you with ways to "drill down" and analyze your data by using logic that applies to your business.  They are very powerful reporting tools to analyze data in your Informix database.

The MIUG Board has implemented an "8:30 and out" rule.  This means that we will work with all our presenters and insist that everyone is finished by 8:30.  

Giveaways..ZenaComp will be giving away a book on Java and JDBC and Cognos will be donating a surprise gift.

July 29, 1997

Following is the announcement forthe July 29 meeting. Click to download orview the slides.

The next meeting will be on July 29 at 6:15 PM at the Hewlett-Packard office on8 Mile and I-275. Note that this is a week later than the usual meeting. This is so we can bring you the latest news from the Informix Worldwide User Conference(IWUC).

The main presentation will be from Informatica. This will be a technically-oriented presentation that will explain data marts and how they are implemented. Data marts provide a way for your company to perform analysis on different aspects of its data; they are essentially stripped-down and easy to use data warehouses. Tools make data marts much easier to use than data warehouses. Informatica will feature their PowerMartproduct, which enables data mart design and implementation.

Also at this meeting, we will give an update on the Informix Worldwide User Conference (see details below) and a technical overview of the upcoming 64-bit Unix and NT technologies. We will discuss the Informix Certified Professional program.

We are also excited to announce our new board member positions! See the"News"section of this webpage below.

We will be including a new feature at the beginning of the meetings: membernewsand roundtable.  Members can stand up and discuss any news thattheythink will interest the rest of the group, including technical supportissues,product information, and Informix news.   This will also bea chancefor an open Q&A / roundtable session.  This part of themeeting willlast anywhere from 5-15 minutes.  The July meetingwill be the "pilot"so we'll see how it works..

Giveaways... include a copy of the new book, "Informix Unleashed!"bySAMs Publishing. MIUG president Ron Flannery was the author of three chaptersandhas purchased several thousand copies. ;-) Informatica will have teeshirtsand technical information for everyone.

All in all, it will be a very informative meeting. We look forward toyourcontinued support and the growth of the MIUG!

Directions... Directions to Hewlett-Packard, Novi, MI(metropolitanDetroit). ** From I-275, exit at 8 Mile Road, West. Proceedwest on 8 Mileapprox 1/4 mile to Orchard Hill Place (just past NBD). Turnright or Northon Orchard Hill Place for approx 1/4 mile to HP, 39550 OrchardHill Place,Novi, MI 48375 (248) 380-2100. Please park in front of buildingin Visitor'sparking.

May 20, 1997

Following is the announcement for the May 20 meeting. Clicktodownload orviewthe slides.

The next meeting will be on May 20. The presentation will be at theInformixoffice on 200 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy. It will be an openhouseto introduce you to the newly-remodeled Informix office. Meet localInformixtechnical and sales staff! See hand-on demonstrations of products.

The main presentation will focus on Informix Online Workgroup ServerandEnterprise CommandCenter.WorkgroupServer is Informix's database solution for small- or mid-sizedoffices.It is a very powerful NT- and Unix-basedsolution.Enterprise Command Center is a GUI-based tool to monitor andadministerInformix databases over a netork. This includes standard DBA andperformancetuning.

Agenda:

• 5:45 Networking and Gathering
• 6:15 Presentation on Informix product lines and future direction (Mark Griffiths).
• 6:30 Discussion of technical support options available in the Troy office (Dave Gregory).
• 6:45 Main presentation: Using Informix Workgroup Server for NT and Enterprise Command Center (GUI administration tool) (Kevin Immink).
• 8:00 Networking

Throughout the evening:

• Tours of the office.
• One-on-one discussions with Informix employees.
• Live workstations including "Ask the Administrator" (Dave Proksch).
• and "Universal Corner" (Jeff Blake).
• Lots of documentation on Informix products.
• Software giveaways, including one copy of Workgroup Server!

This will be a great way to get to know your local Informix team and theInformixproduct lines! Watch this site for up-to-the-minute informationon the meeting.

Directions: The meeting will be held at the Informix office, just westofLivernois on 100 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 655. It is approximately 1/4mileeast of I-75. Take I-75 to Big Beaver Road (16 Mile). Turn right on BigBeaver.Get in the left lane of Big Beaver and turn into the parking lot ofthe DeanWhitter building.

March 20, 1997

Following is the announcement for the March 18 meeting. Clicktodownload orviewthe slides.

The March 18 meeting will focusonInformixUniversal Server anditsDataBlademodules! You've heard all about them in the news. Now you canfind outwhat they are, how they work, and how they can help you! Informixwill givea live demo of the product and explain how Universal Serverand DataBladeswork. They will also show some of the current DataBlade modules!

The meeting will start at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, March 18, at the Sun officeinSuite 1700 of the 1000 Town Center building in Southfield. Pizza and soda,andcookies (new!) will be supplied. Seeouragenda anddirections.

Our highlyupgradedInformix links page includes a link toour UniversalServer/DataBladereference page. Check it out.

January 21, 1997

Click here todownload orview January meeting slidesor downloadatext version of the meeting minutes.

MIUG Minutes - January 21, 1997

1. Hewlett-Packard

Barry Pehoski, regional account sales manager for HP, discussed therelationshipbetween HP and Informix. It is a very strong relationship: HPis always oneof the critical Informix ports for new software. Barry is locatedin Noviand can be reached at 810-380-2184 orbarry_pehoski@hp.com. Full detailson HP and its product strategy canbe found at www.hp.com.

Barry discussed HP's direction with Informix, including:

- Support for Universal Server - Support for DataBlades - Imagine Card(SmartCard) technology - HP/Informix data warehouse directions - Full lineof Informixproducts

2. MIUG Status

Ron Flannery, president of MIUG, discussed the following:

- The new MIUG vice president, Ron Gregory - Purpose of MIUG: promote growthofInformix; promote local Informix knowledge base; network with other members;avoice to Informix - MIUG recruiting policy: no recruiting presentationsatmeetings; recruiting information by request only; anyone can use MIUGnetworkingtime; job postings on www.iiug.org - Informix worldwide userconference: 7/22-25in San Franciso; your $200 discount as MIUG member; 90minute non-sales technicalpresentations (Ron will likely be giving one);member presentations - IIUGupdate: you are an IIUG member if you are anMIUG member; one voice to Informix- Tech shows in Novi: May 25 & 26;client/server in May - Please volunteerto help MIUG grow! - Informix productupdate: Informix Universal Server; Overviewof Universal Server architecture(see slides on website); Online WorkgroupServer: great for small or mid-sizedapplications; Misc. Informix products(see slides)

3. IQ Software

Willy Zaporozam, technician at IQ software, discussed the IQ/LiveWebsoftware.This software is an excellent alternative for creating web-basedreportingapplications. It works well with Informix products. Willie can bereachedat willyz@iqsc.com or 972-444-2555.IQSoftware has an excellent overview of the software and free downloadsat www.iqsc.com.