Your Trusted Path from IBM Informix to CockroachDB
We migrate IBM Informix to CockroachDB as a fixed-scope project. Senior engineers handle the most complex workloads—legacy replication, SPL locking, isolation mismatches—with zero downtime.
The lowest-cost way off IBM Informix: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support IBM Informix → CockroachDB after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope migration led by senior platform engineers
- ✓Zero downtime during the entire transition
- ✓Vendor support active on legacy until you're ready
- ✓40–70% cost savings vs. vendor renewals while planning
- ✓24/7 US-based support through migration and beyond
Unstable Informix Replication
Frequent system downtime or replication failure in your Informix environment that kills availability and customer trust.
Stuck with Legacy ER
Legacy Enterprise Replication (ER) setups that lock you into outdated architectures and prevent active‑active deployment across regions.
Isolation Level Mismatch
Non‑compatible transaction isolation levels between Informix and modern databases that make migration risky without deep expertise.
IBM Informix → CockroachDB migration — your questions answered
Do I have to end my IBM support contract before starting this migration?+
Yes. We keep your Informix vendor contract active during the migration, so you avoid forced cutovers. If the contract later lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy system as you finish the move. Patches and vendor-level support are not included after that point.
What about legacy Informix Enterprise Replication (ER) setups?+
That's a common blocker. Our senior engineers specialize in untangling legacy Enterprise Replication configurations. We refactor them into CockroachDB's native replication model without risking data integrity or downtime.
How do you handle transaction isolation level differences between Informix and CockroachDB?+
We handle non‑compatible isolation levels (e.g., Informix's Repeatable Read vs. CockroachDB's Serializable) by redefining transaction scoping in your application layer. The result is correct behavior with CockroachDB's global consistency guarantees.
How long does an Informix to CockroachDB migration take?+
8–14 months is typical for an enterprise-scale migration. We assign 3–5 senior consultants who stay with the project from assessment through cutover.