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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 RHEL 6.

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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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Database Activity Monitoring: Why It Matters

Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) is key to cybersecurity. Learn how to use DAM for real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and compliance.

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Sweating your Netezza Asset

Explore cost-effective strategies to extend the life of your legacy Netezza systems with afterlife support.

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