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© 2006 IBM Corporation

Chat with the Lab:Mobilizing Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Data

April 12, 2006

Jerry Keesee, Director of the Informix Lab

Anita Chung, [email protected]

Jacques Roy, [email protected]

2© 2006 IBM Corporation

Enterprise Mobility Delivers ROI Now

Increase ProductivitySame personnel, more requests completed

Increase ProfitabilityNew business models, higher margins

Customer Loyalty & RetentionLess customer churn with value-added services

Generate Additional RevenueMore time with customers

In 2004 . . .

625M WW Cell phone shipments

11.7M PDAs will be sold

30M total hotspot users

50% business laptops will have WiFi


Using the appropriate technology

At the right place

(every place)

Delivered to the right source

At the right time

(any time)

The Right Information

IDS


Overview

Reliable and secure access to enterprise information anywhere, any time for mobile workforce

A ~250KB zero admin data store that can be easily synchronized with DB2, IDS and other JDBC compliant enterprise data sources

Multi-platform synchronization server Support

A scalable solution that readily integrates with a portfolio of wireless offerings from IBM and your existing IT investments

Robust, high performance and on demand information management capability to mobile environment

Best of breed mobile client support

Three flexible licensing options to choose from

Mobile database and synchronization solution that easily integrates into existing IT environments

“ Outlet Explorer, powered by DB2 Everyplace, improves the efficiency of field-based sales representatives by at least 50 percent. But the real benefit is the quality and reliability of the information that is now easily accessible, which can lead to increased profits.

—Wolfram Ernst, Managing Director and Co-founder, LEAD ”

Benefits• Increase

Employee Productivity

• Improve Profitability

• Reduce Costs

Benefits• Increase

Employee Productivity

• Improve Profitability

• Reduce Costs


Financial Services.. on-line financial services wealth managementcustomer loyaltyinsurance claims

Brokerage Services..CRMalerts, news feeds

Retail..mobile shoppingpersonal shopper merchandisingretail content delivered to wireless devices

in store employee applications

Transportation..flight confirmations, rapid check-in, etc.

airline / airport operationsroute track and tracerail car management

Healthcare..physician practice management

pharmaceutical sales force automation

electronic clinical trialshospital information systems

Utilities.. field worker access to information customer account accesssupply chain anywheremachine-to-machine

Typical Applications in Mobile Computing


Considerations When Exploiting Enterprise Mobility

Who needs Access?

Which devices?

Is there connectivity available?

What application/information is needed on-site?

How do I manage these devices?

What level of security is required?

How do I connect across different network protocols?


DB2 Everyplace Mobilizes Your IDS Applications

Sales Force Productivity

Healthcare

Shipping & ReceivingRetail Inventory Management

Field Service

IDS + DB2 Everyplace


IDS Mobility Solution

Application Development using Visual Basic, C/C++, Java and .NET with industry standard tools and the DB2 Everyplace.

App Dev Tools

+ DB2

Everyplace DB2

EveryplaceDatabase

Develop

Test

move to production

MobileDevice

Mid-tier Server

Data Sources

Sync Server

Sync Server data sources:

Informix Dynamic Server, Cloudscape, DB2 UDB

JDBC sourcesMicrosoft SQL ServerOracleOther JDBC Compliant sources

Client platforms:

Pocket PC / .NETPalm OSSymbian OSJava 2 Micro EditionQNX NeutrinoEmbedded LinuxDesktop platforms

LinuxWin32

Server platforms: WindowsAIXLinuxSolarisLinux for iSeriesIXA (integrated

xSeries Adapter) for Windows


DB2 Everyplace V8.2

Lay the foundation for enterprise mobility on demand Complete mobile relational database and synchronization solution Best of breed mobile platform support Reliable and secure enterprise data access right from your palm Complements a wide range of IBM wireless and information management

software

Offer rapid return of investment Integrated, open and scalable mobile application development made easy Zero

administration, ultra small footprint mobile data base Ship in three editions to meet the needs of enterprises of all sizes and

ISV/OEM—Database Edition, Express Edition, Enterprise Edition

Free trial download available at: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/download/product.jsp?s=p&id=JPEN-

4HNW2H http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/db2/everyplace/index.html


Application Development Freedom

C/C++

JDBC

.net languages

Web Services

AppForge

Metrowerks

Eclipse

WSAD

WSDD

Platform Flexibility


Scalable On Demand

As business grows, so can the underlying mobile database and synchronization infrastructure…

Start with DB2 Everyplace Express

Upgrade transparently to DB2 Everyplace Enterprise Edition

With a Simple license key change


Self Optimizing

Auto-increment in “Identity Column” for table creation

Configuration Advisor Wizard Automatic database REORG after

synchronization Automatic removal of server

traces, logs and outdated data

Self Configuring

Zero admin database with self-reclaiming unused space

Guarantee data delivery to the source database

Automated management of DB2 functions on sync

Intelligent defaults (out of the box)

Self Healing

Automatic "resume" if canceled/failed optimized recovery of messages

Automatic retry upon network errors during sync

Key Autonomics Features Addressing Customer Pain Points

Self Protecting

Table level encryption fordata on device End-to-end encryption

Password protection with encryption Removable memory card support


Reference: CEMIG

How they changed: Implemented DB2 Everyplace to connect field technicians to IDS database with service

request data Dispatch service orders to 500 mobile users who are with equipped with handheld devices

Where they started: Legacy driven processes Expensive dedicated satellite link Technicians returning to operational bases for new orders

What they are achieving: Improve responsiveness to service outages Improve customer satisfaction Achieve measurable ROI of US$600,000 per year


DB2 Everyplace is a small footprint relational database and synchronization server for mobile computing and embedded devices.

IDS Mobility Components

Component

Database EngineHigh performance data store for managing and using data on mobile and embedded devices

Sync ClientSync client to communicate with the server using an http-based synchronization protocol.

Sync ServerMobile user management and synchronization of enterprise data with mobile and embedded devices

Description


Mobile and Embedded Client Platform Support

DB2 Everyplace 8.2 Oracle Lite 10g Sybase Anywhere 9.0.2

Palm OS

Windows CE

Symbian

QNX Neutrino

Embedded Linux

(Blackberry/MIDP)

Palm OS

Windows CE

Symbian

Palm OS (UltraLite only)

Windows CE


Supported Source Databases


• All DB2 UDB

• Informix

• Oracle DB

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Sybase Adaptive Server

• Oracle DB • DB2 UDB (LUW only)

• Oracle DB

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Sybase Adaptive Server


• DB2 Everyplace

• Cloudscape

• Oracle DB Lite • Sybase UltraLite, ASA

Supported Client Databases


Enterprise Mobility Solution for IDS

Mobile Device Sync Server Data Source

HTTP/HTTPS JDBC

Synchronize Replicate

Database EngineDB2 EveryplaceCloudScape

Sync Client API Mobile Application

DB2 Everyplace Sync Server Control DB Mirror DB

Sync Server Servlet WAS/Embedded WAS Mobile Device

Administration Console

Informix Dynamic Server


Synchronization Objects

Subscription set

subscription subscription

Group(filter)

User(filter)

Device

User(Filter) Adaptor:

JDBCFileDPropRCustom

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Devices are defined when they first synchronize


Single Server Architecture

Mobile Devices

Administration Center

Sync

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Clients

Sync Client

DB2

Everyplace

Content

Sources

Informix Dynamic

Server

Data Mirroring

Administration

Mid-Tier Server


Wireless LAN

Modem to a Telephone LineCable, Infrared, or Bluetooth to Cellphone

Integrated Cellular

Cradle, Cable, Infrared, or Bluetooth to a PC

DB2 EveryplaceSync Servers

IDS Mobility Sync Connection Options


Database deltas are synchronized between the clients and mirror

database.

Deltas between the mirror and source are only transferred after replication.

JDBC subscriptions


A replication subscription provides specifications for how the information

in a source system (an enterprise server) is to be synchronized with a target system (the mobile device).

JDBC subscriptions provide users with access to data in source tables on a data source with a JDBC interface, including Oracle, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, Sybase, and Lotus Domino.

Upload subscriptions only allows the user to directly insert rows into a table on a source database. Related tables on the mobile devices are not refreshed during synchronization.

File subscriptions allow replication of any type of file stored at the source server and are not bi-directional.

.

DB2 Everyplace Subscriptions for IDS


DB2 Everyplace uses several metadata tables to maintain information

about its internal structure.

The performance of relational databases will typically decline as tables grow unless they are periodically reorganized.

Customer data should reside in backend servers on separate systems from the DB2 Everyplace system for maximum performance.

Sync Server


Centralized administration Mobile Devices Administration Center GUI (MDAC) Zero administration on devices

Manage table definitions, constraints, and indexes Vertical and horizontal partitioning of data

Control distribution of data, files, and applications Grouping of subscriptions Access control for device users based on privileges

Sync Server and Client Overview


Message protocol utilizes WAP binary XML for compression Automatic upgrade distribution of database and sync client

engine software without user intervention Security

Authentication MD5 authentication for standalone LDAP authentication with WEA

Communication data encryption 56-bit and 128-bit DES for standalone SSL with WEA

Local data encryption on devices setup through central administration

Sync Server and Client Overview


Custom Logic

Allows application to customize behavior of synchronization and replication.

Custom Logic provides a mechanism for:

Real-time synchronization and replication

Primary key substitution

Customize conflict resolution

Callbacks available for:

start/end of database replication

start/end of table replication or synchronization

changed row of table during replication or synchronizationJavadocs

API documentation available in:

$DSYINSTDIR/doc/lang/javadoc/CustomLogic


DB2 Everyplace Setup Launchpad – Starting point for end users.

View Install Notes

View Release Notes

Install Product

Exit Launchpad

Installation is a two step process: install and configure

Installation


DB2 Everyplace Installation

Installation Wizard – copies the program files to the system and updates system registry on Windows.

Installation – Step 1


DB2 Everyplace Configuration

Configuration Wizard / Command Line Utility – creates internal control databases, updates properties files, installs and configures embedded application server

Installation – Step 2


DB2 Everyplace Directory Structure

DB2Everyplace Clients clientapisample C_API, Java_API, NMP <platform> Products for client platforms database, nmpinstall, sync config doc jvm jre license log prt release Server Sync Server component Uninstaller was_install WebSphere Application Server component


Best Practice

DB2e Create indices for the most common queries Minimize the number of records needed on the client (filter) Synchronize often when you make client changes

Subscriptions Subscriptions with different replication needs should go to different mirrors Include as many tables as possible in a subscription Use long replication cycle Use upload subscriptions if possible for performance

Inserts directly on the source Minimize the use of complex filters


Best Practice (continue)

Design solution with no or minimum conflicts

Try to separate static and dynamic data in your design

Client communication Adjust the timeout value for the client (default 30 sec) Increase HTTP I/O timeout on WAS and HTTP Server

(default 5 sec, use 30-60 sec)


Immediate

Availability of Data

Increased

Productivity

Improved

Responsiveness

Increased

Effectiveness

Minimized Cost

Why Mobilizing IDS Data?


IDS Mobility on Demand:

http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/informix/ids/mobility/

DB2 Everyplace external website: http://www.ibm.com/software/data/db2/everyplace

DB2 Everyplace library:http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/db2/everyplace/library.html

DB2 Everyplace forum:http://server6.kepnet.com/cgi-bin/db2www/db2everyplaceforum.mac/main

DB2 Everyplace documentation

IBM DB2 Everyplace Sync Server Administration Guide

IBM DB2 Everyplace Sync Server Administration Guide

IBM DB2 Everyplace Installation and User’s Guide

References


Get Mobilized Now

– Leverage your existing Informix Dynamic Server based applications to mobilize your workforce

– Purchase Informix Dynamic Server v10.0 or Upgrade to IDS v10.0

– Contact your local IBM Sales Representative or Business Partner for the latest offers

– Or log on to www.ibm.com/informix/ids

/mobility for more information


www.ibm.com/informix/ids/mobility