Straight-Talking Database Expertise

Practical insights from engineers who work with enterprise data platforms every day.

A New Website for a New Chapter
We Keep Databases Running. Then We Make Them Smarter. If you’ve visited our website recently, you’ll notice things look a little different. We’ve rebuilt it...
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Netezza Migration: Avoiding Downtime Challenges
nz_migrate is not suitable for Netezza migrations where business downtime is an issue, despite being IBM’s recommended method. Learn why.
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Unlocking Seamless Data Replication from Netezza to Databricks with Smart Data Frameworks
Smart Data Frameworks (SDF) can now be used to migrate and continuously replicate data from IBM Netezza to Databricks.
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IBM N4001: What Netezza Customers Need to Know
With EOS looming for CP4DS (Hammerhead), many Netezza customers are once again facing the familiar pressure to upgrade. This time, the option on the table is the IBM N4001 series. But is it the right move for your business? Let’s cut through the noise.
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Navigating the End of IBM Cloud Pak for Data Netezza Support: A Practical Guide
Transiting your CP4D system from being supported by IBM can be challenging, but it is not the endgame. Fortunately, alternative third-party support services can help considerably extend the life of your current investment. This can provide peace of mind and financial flexibility as you plan your next steps.
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Netezza Activation Keys – Why You Should Keep Them Safe
Feature on Demand keys for older Netezza models are no longer available. Read a cautionary tale about what can happen if you don’t keep your keys safe.
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Free Netezza/CP4D Smart Health Check Report
Your free Smart Healthcheck Report now includes Netezza Performance Server systems running on Cloud Pak for Data
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Security Vulnerabilities: Fortifying Your Netezza Appliances
Learn how to secure legacy Netezza systems by virtualizing NPS and improving security on unsupported RHEL6.
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Reducing the Netezza Query Runtime on Very Large Tables
In this blog we’ll show you how to massively reduce the runtime of Netezza queries on very large tables by up to 60 times.
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How to Merge 2 Mako Systems
Extend your Netezza Mako's lifespan by merging two systems - double capacity and performance without migrating.
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