Canonical: https://molo17.com/blog/informix-agent-for-gluesync-unlock-real-time-data-integration-with-informix-databases/ Markdown mirror: https://molo17.com/blog/informix-agent-for-gluesync-unlock-real-time-data-integration-with-informix-databases/index.md Title: Informix Agent for Gluesync | Real-time data integration Description: Discover Informix Agent for Gluesync: real-time CDC and target support for seamless data integration across on-prem and cloud Informix databases. [← All articles](/blog/) Article # Informix Agent for Gluesync: Unlock Real-Time Data Integration with Informix Databases 25 Nov 2024 [Gluesync integrates](/blog/?category=gluesync-integrates) 3 min read The Informix Agent for Gluesync is now available, offering seamless integration with IBM Informix databases. This new agent supports Change Data Capture (CDC) and target functionalities, enabling businesses to \[…\]  The **Informix Agent for Gluesync** is now available, offering seamless integration with IBM Informix databases. This new agent supports **Change Data Capture (CDC) and target functionalities**, enabling businesses to synchronize and replicate data in real-time. Whether working with Informix on-premises or through managed services like AWS, Azure, or OCI, the Informix Agent for Gluesync ensures secure and efficient data integration. ## [Inf]()ormix: a reliable solution for data Management **IBM Informix** is a trusted database solution known for its high performance and ability to handle complex data workloads. With support for **hybrid transactional and analytical processing**, Informix is widely used across industries for its scalability and reliability. The new Informix Agent for Gluesync brings advanced data integration capabilities to this robust database, making it easier to manage and synchronize data in real-time. ## Integration with Gluesync: Flexibility and Control Leveraging the Informix Agent, [Gluesync 2.0](https://molo17.com/blog/gluesync-2-0-pioneering-new-integrations-and-performance-enhancements/) enables businesses to build real-time data pipelines between Informix and other systems. The **agent supports both source and target configurations**, offering flexibility for various use cases like data migration, hybrid architectures, and real-time synchronization. ## Key features of the Informix Agent The Informix Agent for Gluesync includes several features designed to simplify and enhance data integration: - **Change Data Capture (CDC)**: the agent uses the Informix CDC API to capture and replicate changes in real-time. This ensures data consistency across systems. - **Broad compatibility**: supports Informix versions 12.10 and 14.10. - **JDBC-based connection**: establishes a seamless connection with Informix using its built-in JDBC driver. - **Real-time event streaming**: with the Informix change stream client, applications can receive triggered events based on database changes, enabling precise and timely replication. - **Source and Target support**: the agent allows Informix to function as both a data source and a target, providing bi-directional integration capabilities. ## Configuring the informix Connector Setting up the Informix Agent is straightforward and can be completed through Gluesync’s intuitive web interface or API. Key configuration details include: - **JDBC connection**: the agent connects to Informix via the native JDBC driver. - **CDC API enablement**: ensure the CDC API is enabled on the Informix database for real-time synchronization. ## Benefits of using Informix with Gluesync The Informix Agent for Gluesync unlocks a range of benefits for businesses looking to optimize their data operations: - **Real-time data synchronization**: with CDC capabilities, businesses can capture changes as they happen, ensuring data consistency across systems. - **Broad compatibility**: whether Informix is hosted on-premises or in the cloud, the agent supports all major environments, offering flexibility for diverse deployment models. - **Hybrid workloads**: the agent enables seamless integration between Informix and other databases, supporting hybrid transactional and analytical processing. - **Scalable architecture**: Gluesync’s architecture ensures high performance, even as data volumes grow, making it ideal for enterprise use. - **Improved data management**: the agent simplifies complex data integration scenarios, allowing businesses to focus on extracting insights rather than managing infrastructure. ## Common use cases The Informix Agent is ideal for a variety of use cases, including: - **Data migration**: seamlessly migrate data from Informix to other systems or vice versa. - **Real-time analytics**: stream changes to analytical platforms for real-time insights. - **Hybrid architectures**: enable hybrid data environments by synchronizing Informix with cloud-native databases and applications. - **Disaster recovery**: replicate Informix data with other systems for backup and recovery. ## Why choose Gluesync? Gluesync is a **real-time data integration platform** that simplifies complex data synchronization tasks. With its future-proof architecture and support for a wide range of databases, including Informix, Gluesync empowers businesses to optimize their data workflows easily. Whether you’re working with relational databases, NoSQL systems, or cloud-native platforms, Gluesync provides a reliable and scalable solution for all your integration needs. The **Informix Agent for Gluesync is now available** and enables businesses to unlock the full potential of their Informix databases. Whether migrating data, synchronizing hybrid systems, or building real-time pipelines, the Informix Agent provides the tools you need to succeed. For more info about how it works you can have a look at our product documentation [here at this link.](https://molo17.com/docs/gluesync/v2.0/agents/informix-intro.html) [← Older article Migrating from MongoDB Atlas Device Sync to Couchbase Mobile using MOLO17 Gluesync](/blog/migrating-from-mongodb-atlas-device-sync-to-couchbase-mobile-using-molo17-gluesync/) [Newer article → Redis Agent for Gluesync: seamless integration for target Redis deployments](/blog/redis-agent-for-gluesync-seamless-integration-for-target-redis-deployments/) ## Keep reading 1. [Mentioned in this article Gluesync 2.0: pioneering new integrations and performance enhancements Discover Gluesync 2.0 new integrations and performance enhancements, including support for new data sources and high availability features. Gluesync 2.0, the latest release from MOLO17, brings a host of \[…\] 18 Jul 2024](/blog/gluesync-2-0-pioneering-new-integrations-and-performance-enhancements/) 2. [Gluesync integrates How we achieve sub-45ms real-time replication with log-based CDC Gluesync achieves sub-45ms real-time data replication using log-based Change Data Capture (CDC) with near-zero impact on your source database. 10 Jul 2026](/blog/real-time-replication-log-based-cdc/) 3. [Gluesync integrates How to build an on-premise data lake using Gluesync Universal File Store Agent Universal File Store Agent provides a direct way to stream real-time replicated data into file-based storage systems using standard network protocols. 3 Jul 2026](/blog/how-to-build-on-premise-data-lake-gluesync-universal-file-store-agent/) [Back to all articles](/blog/) [More in Gluesync integrates →](/blog/?category=gluesync-integrates)