This document summarizes using DBD::Gofer and App::Staticperl to connect to remote Informix databases behind firewalls. DBD::Gofer acts as a stateless DBI proxy, allowing connections via SSH. App::Staticperl builds a standalone Perl executable containing all necessary modules, avoiding configuration changes. The document outlines the process of building App::Staticperl, installing necessary modules like DBI and DBD::Informix, customizing for the Informix environment, and creating a static Perl executable that can connect to remote Informix databases behind firewalls in a minimal and maintainable way.