Informix in a Box

Informix in a Box …..• So, you are a big Informix supporter and

always wished more students knew about Informix ?

• “Informix in a Box” makes it is as easy as 1,2,3

Introducing Informix in a Box …

• One stop shop for everything you need to get students started with Informix

• Includes – Material to help you to communicate about

this program with faculty from your alma mater

– Presentations and labs to educate tomorrows decision makes about Informix

Introducing Informix in a Box …

Recorded “Training for Teachers” for you to get trained on each topic on

Informix

Powerpoints on each topic for classroom teaching use

Hands on labs for each topic

DVDs with class material and VMware images for hands on lab

Certificate of Completion for all student

T-shirt for all students

Here is how it works …• Step 1 – Get in touch with a faculty member at

any University* by sending them the invite letter that is part of the box

Hello Professor, Can we come and talk to your students about Informix ?

Here is flyer about our “Informix in Box” program

Sure, Can you do half day workshop at our department lab ?

* Preferably faculty you know from your alma mater or at a regional university

Here is how it works …• Step 2 – Finalize dates, topics to cover

and other logistics I want to select topics based on my

class objectives. Can I do that ?

Do you need access to our labs ?

Yes. You can pick and choose topics.

We will need labs for hands on sessions.

Here is how it works …• Step 3 – Use recordings from “Informix in

a Box” to prepare yourself

Recorded “Teacher Training” for you to get trained on each

topic on Informix

Powerpoints on each topic for classroom teaching use

DVDs with class material and VMware images for hands on lab

Hands on labs for each topic

Here is how it works …• Step 4 – Go and conduct the Informix

session at the university

* You will receive DVDs with class and lab material on it for distribution to students

What all topics are covered by Informix in a Box ?

• Introduction to Databases– Architecture

– Managing and Monitoring

– Database Tools

• Database Extensibility• Object Oriented features in Informix • Elements of Performance• Replication and High Availability Technologies • Application Development Environments• SOA and Web Services with Databases

FAQs• So is there a real box that I get ?

– Once session details are finalized, you will receive a box containing DVDs for students, T-shirts for students, certificates for students

• Is there a canned email I can use to contact faculty ?– http://ausgsa.ibm.com/~dandekar/public/Informix%20in%20Box/Letter_to_Faculty.doc

• Is there a flyer describing the program that I can email to professor I know ?

– http://ausgsa.ibm.com/~dandekar/public/Informix%20in%20Box/Informix-in-Box-Flyer.doc

• Can I take a look at the class material ?– http://ausgsa.ibm.com/~dandekar/public/Informix%20in%20Box/Informix%20in%20Box%20Materials.html

• Where are the “Instructor training recordings”– http://ausgsa.ibm.com/~dandekar/public/Informix%20in%20Box/Informix%20in%20Box%20Materials.html

• What are the contents of VMWARE image ?– IDS 11.50.XC4, OAT, Websphere Community Edition, Data Studio,

OAT. Here is the image http://ausgsa.ibm.com/~dandekar/public/Informix%20in%20Box/Informix%20in%20Box%20Materials.html/

FAQs• What is the machine configuration required to run the VMWARE

image based labs ?– 2 GB of RAM preferred, Dual core preferred.

• What is the recommended length for a session ?– It is customizable depending on time availability and class objectives

that you negotiate with the faculty

• Can the content of the class be customized ?– Yes. Class content can be customized to objectives set by faculty.

• Will my travel get reimbursed ?– We prefer that you go to a local university. Travel is possible but will need to be

pre-approved.

John Doe