HQbird: Advanced FirebirdSQL for Big Databases

IBSurgeon HQbird is an advanced distribution of Firebird, with the following features: high availability and replication, backups automation, optimized configurations, database health monitoring, transactions and queries monitoring (Trace, MON$), database structure analysis, and recovery toolset.

Encryption Plugin Framework for Firebird

IBSurgeon provides the encryption plugin framework for Firebird:
  • Strong AES256 encryption, for Firebird 4.0 and 3.0
  • Ready-to-user binaries for Windows and Linux, and full sources
  • Gbak.exe with encryption of databases and backups
  • Unlimited license for the redistribution and implementation support
Unlimited License - $1999

Emergency database recovery

To recover corrupted Firebird (or InterBase) databases you can use IBSurgeon FirstAID - the best recovery tool for Firebird and InterBase. FirstAID can automatically fix the vast majority of Firebird database corruptions. For big database (more than 65Gb in size) please contact our support, most likely it will require manual recovery service.
From $199

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Free book "Detailed features of Firebird 5" is published

Detailed New Features of Firebird 5Dive deep into the revolutionary features of Firebird 5.0 with this comprehensive guide written by database expert Denis Simonov and edited by Alexey Kovyazin.
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the significant advancements that make Firebird 5.0 a pivotal release in the world of relational databases.

Whether you're a seasoned database administrator, a curious developer, or an IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, this book provides the knowledge and insights you need to leverage the full potential of Firebird 5.0.

 

About the Author:

Denis Simonov is a veteran developer and DBA, renowned for his contributions to official Firebird documentation, including the Firebird SQL Language Reference and Firebird Developer Guide. His expertise shines through in this detailed exploration of Firebird 5.0's capabilities.

About the editor

Alexey Kovyazin, CEO of IBSurgeon and President of Firebird Foundation, brings a wealth of experience from his work with industry giants like Borland, Embarcadero, and Microsoft. Co-author of "The InterBase World" and former editor-in-chief of "The Interbase and Firebird Magazine," Alexey's insights provide a unique perspective on Firebird's evolution and its place in the database ecosystem.

Together, these authors offer an unparalleled look into the future of relational databases with Firebird 5.0. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of database technology!

Free book "Detailed New Featuires Of Firebird 5":  available as HTML and as PDF (119 pages).

29 August 2024

Free book "Detailed features of Firebird 5" is published

Free book "Detailed features of Firebird 5" is published. 119 pages of essential information about Firebird 5.

20 July 2024

HQbird 2024 Update 8

New update of HQBird v2024, minor improvements and support of group operations

11 April 2024

Urgent and Important! Problem with libpthread library in Linux installations of Firebird 2.5

We've identified an issue where the latest libpthread library versions are not compatible with Firebird 2.5 (including the latest available release of vanilla version 2.5.9.27139 and HQbird 2.5 till the version 2.5.9.27173). Fix for HQbird 2.5 is already available.

13 March 2024

HQbird 2024 is released

HQbird is advanced distribution of Firebird, with many improvements in the areas of performance, high availability, development, and more.

15 December 2023

Detailed New Features of Firebird: the first 3 parts

The release of Firebird 5 (and HQbird with Firebird 5) is closer and closer. To learn about new features, read the first 3 parts of detailed materials about Firebird 5

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