Frequently Asked Questions

What databases and versions do Grid-Tools support?
DB2 version 7 and higher
mySQL version 5 and higher
Oracle version 8i and higher
SQL Server 2000 and higher
Sybase version 10 and higher
ODBC Server (Progress)
Datacom
DB2 on ISeries
What operating systems do Grid-Tools support?
Windows
Linux
Unix
I-series
Z/os
Can the products be bought standalone or as a full Data Suite?
Either. There are 3 Editions available of GT-Datamaker.
Is training provided? If so, how?
Yes. Courses are available on line - via web-delivery or face to face.
Is there documentation ?
Yes. User Guides are provided. Online audio-visual demos are also available.
Do you offer Support?
Yes. Support is provided via telephone, email and remote support software.
How much does it cost?
Data Maker costs depend upon the number of users and types of targeted databases. Data Archive cost depends upon the volume of data to be archived.
How is the software delivered?
All software and associated documentation are downloadable.
Can we have a free trial of the software?
Yes of course. An evaluation copy will be offered following a 1 hour webinar demo b y Grid Tools.
Will there be support during the trial?
Yes. Grid Tools will help you with the install and provide some training and guidance to get you going.
Are you compatible with existing in-house tools?
Yes. It is easy for us to integrate with existing tools and we complement many of the market leading products.
Does datamaker support DB2 on the iseries or do you have any plans to?
Yes we do support DB2 on the ISeries
What are the benefits of implementing DATA ARCHIVING besides space and system maintenance costs?
We’ve been in the archiving game for a long time and understand the ups and downs of an archiving project please contact sales to talk through your specific requirements.
System Stabiliza tion -once you have a steady amount of data going in and a steady amount going out into the archive you no longer have to constantly be upgrading your hardware, cpu, disk etc, i.e. things tend to settle down.
How do I connect to my data sources? You can use JDBC, ODBC or native database utilities such as SQL*Net