Re: Your opinions about MIMIX

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Larry:

Do you know if DataMirror (or any other Database Mirroring option) has a
similar function to MIMIX's Promoter function?

david

At 08:21 AM 10/10/98 , Larry D. Bolhuis wrote:
>Chris:
>
> Disclaimer: We represent DataMirror Corp in Western Michigan.
>
> Both MIMIX and the other primary competitive product VISION are good
>packages, However, DataMirror's packages are definately aheard of the
>pack.
>
> Primary benefits of DataMirror's Transformation Server:  
>  Ability to not only mirror the data (Real time or periodic refresh)
>but also transform it on the way (eg switch dates to 4 digit year,
>change single byte codes to text, do math, and much more).
>  Replicates data both ways (even the same file can be replicated both
>ways)
>  Has row and column selection.
>  Can Replicate to multiple target machines. (One to Many)
>  Can Replicate multiple systems to one terget. (Many to One)
>  Ability to go to/from AS/400<->Oracle<->SQL Server and others.
>  Runs on SNA and TCP/IP. 
>  Can replicate on the same machine. (Good for testing or building a
>datamart)
>
> DataMirror also has an object mirror package that will handle objects
>besides databases, and a Switch-over-System module that combined with
>some hardware will switch your users from a failed primary machine to
>the operational backup machine automatically.
>
> A total DataMirror Solution is typically cheaper than the competitive
>solutions.
>
> DataMirror is very strong Financially and is a publically traded
>company (TSE:DMC) and is an IBM Business partner.
>
> For more information, feel free to contact me or see
>HTTP://WWW.DATAMIRROR.COM
>
> Larry Bolhuis
> Arbor Solutions, Inc.
> Grand Rapids, MI
> lbolhui@ibm.net
>
>Spirinckx Chris wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Currently w're evaluating MIMIX from Lakeview Technologies between 2 
>AS/400's.
>> Any thoughts regarding this product would be greatly appreciated.
>> 
>> TIA
>> 
>> Chris
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