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Data Migration

5 Signs Your Data Migration Will Miss Its Deadline

Data migrations rarely miss their deadlines because of data volume. They miss because of process failures that were visible months earlier — and all five...

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Data Migration

6 Questions to Ask Before You Pick a Data Migration Tool

Most data migration tool evaluations focus on the wrong things: connector counts, UI polish, vendor reputation. The questions that actually predict whether a tool will...

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Data Migration

Netezza Migrations: 4 Things People Get Wrong

Most Netezza migration failures aren’t caused by data volume or complexity — they’re caused by teams carrying Postgres assumptions into a completely different appliance. The...

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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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Data Migration

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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Data Migration

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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Cloud Pak for Data

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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Cloud Pak for Data

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

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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Cloud Pak for Data

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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