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AWS Database Migration Service vs Oracle GoldenGate comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

AWS Database Migration Service
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Data Integration (2nd)
Oracle GoldenGate
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (8th)
 

Featured Reviews

Avinash Gangu - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralizing database tables enhances workflow efficiency for ease of use
I was looking for some content as part of a comparison analysis. However, one of the pain points is that it is way too free-flowing. I have to skim through all the security pages to get to the crux of it. I was looking for a table that suggests which facets such services address with proofs of reference from professional conferences. The document is a 63-page read, making it very difficult to navigate without a summary. I was looking for a summary at the start, however, if I have to do it myself, I might as well integrate from AWS Docs and then Informative Exchange. The current document contains a lot of information, which is great, but there needs to be a summary indicating the story's essence. Unless there's a correction, it is not present in the document.
PatrickKuria - PeerSpot reviewer
Syncs data in real-time while managing transaction volumes
The most valuable feature of Oracle GoldenGate is its ability to sync data in real-time, which is crucial for me. I set it to a master-master pluggable database that serves as a container used from clones to provide test environments for various teams. This makes it very effective in managing high-volume transactions. The ability to sync data in real time is a key feature I rely on.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The database migration services allow us to do real-time synchronization of on-premise and database to plan out our releases."
"Support is helpful."
"One valuable feature of AWS Database Migration Service is change data capture (CDC)."
"AWS Database Migration Service is good for smaller workloads and provides compatibility."
"The process is now simplified because there won't be maintenance. Usually we can take a snapshot of the number I need. We can automate the backup snapshots and we can restore it very quickly. We get many benefits from the application."
"The most valuable features of the AWS Database Migration Service are the ease of migration, beneficial storage system, security, and simple instance creation. Additionally, the cloud that is provided is more complete than other solutions."
"The product is cheaper than all platforms"
"It's pretty useful when we need to migrate something big from a different type of database that AWS Data Migration Services supports."
"We use the tool to pull on-prem data."
"I like that the product transforms data and provides real-time applications."
"The product's initial setup phase was very simple."
"Since the world is going towards open source, the solution's heterogeneous data migration feature is very useful."
"The product is reliable for data integrity."
"Oracle GoldenGate is beneficial for data replication and ensures secure data transport."
"This solution has a well-known procedure for troubleshooting and tuning the performance, providing for smooth operation."
"This is a powerful solution provided by one of the most respected companies in the computer industry."
 

Cons

"The server has limits on how many can connect to the database."
"Support could be more expedient. Right now I am waiting on support for an extension."
"The names of the services need improvement since AWS doesn't indicate what the function of the product is presently. You need to read a lot to find the service that you want in the product."
"Whatever solution worked today can not be reused in the next migration."
"The performance of data migration could be smoother."
"I think that Amazon needs to improve the migration scenarios after analytics"
"The cost is a concern. We use DMS because of its simplicity, but the price could definitely be more competitive."
"We would like to see some improvement in the performance of large scale procedures, such as when we migrate from Oracle to csSQL."
"The product is not easy to use."
"The problem with GoldenGate is it is very complex to use. You need heavyweight skills to use it."
"It is not a very stable tool, and you need to monitor it perfectly."
"In some cases, expectations were not met, especially when specific tables were expected to be disabled, and changes were anticipated in the target environment. We had to take backups from the source and refresh the address to address this."
"For Oracle GoldenGate, customers face challenges with patching, the latest updates, and encountering bugs."
"It would be great if Oracle added some enhanced features or more functionalities to Oracle GoldenGate."
"I find the user interface to be difficult for non-technical people."
"Regarding improvements, the focus should be on addressing data quality issues and minimizing delays, particularly in Oracle databases. The technical support should be improved as well. Additionally, in terms of features, it would be great if the solution could support APIs. The support is not friendly. They don’t respond on time."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS Database Migration Service is the least expensive solution, but is still expensive."
"For Egypt, the product's prices are high, making it a specific problem in one region and not globally."
"The pricing is per hour, though I do not have the exact figures. If you have specific questions about the service, a personal support team from Amazon is available, but this will bring in additional costs."
"In terms of pricing, I'd rate it an eight out of ten, considering it's a well-priced solution."
"Pricing can be improved."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"Pricing for the solution is reasonable, but could still be reduced."
"Cost is the only factor that is challenging."
"Oracle GoldenGate's license can be expensive compared to other solutions like Qlik Replicate or SAP Replicate."
"The price is high. Consequently, when clients or customers acquire the solution, they tend to utilize it to its maximum extent due to this factor."
"The price of Oracle GoldenGate should be lowered. It is expensive compared to other solutions."
"It is an expensive product."
"The product is expensive."
"We have purchased corporate licensing to use Oracle GoldenGate."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for Oracle GoldenGate, which is very expensive."
"The return on investment would make it a worthwhile deal."
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Comparison Review

it_user99375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2014
Oracle GoldenGate vs. Oracle Active Dataguard
As an Oracle DBA, while working upon high availability of your database you may stumble upon various Oracle strategic capabilities that fall into categories of Oracle Replication. Oracle provides various technologies for replication like GoldenGate, streams, and Active Dataguard. Replication…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Insurance Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What resources can you use to learn how to utilize AWS Database Migration Service?
As with all AWS products, you are given very useful documentation with AWS Database Migration Service. Before we started using this product, we went over it and we were able to learn the basics an...
Would you recommend AWS Database Migration Service as a cloud data integration tool?
My current company started using AWS Database Migration Service upon my recommendation, and I continue telling people how good of a product it is. However, users should keep in mind a few things. ...
Is AWS Database Migration Service an affordable solution?
Compared to similar solutions, AWS Database Migration Service falls somewhere in the middle price-wise, at least from my experience. This being said, it is not a very affordable solution, especial...
What do you like most about Oracle GoldenGate?
The product is reliable for data integrity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle GoldenGate?
The pricing of Oracle GoldenGate depends on the discount we receive from Oracle. If the customer orders a larger quantity, we get a more flexible price. The list price is high, and the price can so...
What needs improvement with Oracle GoldenGate?
For Oracle GoldenGate, customers face challenges with patching, the latest updates, and encountering bugs. The upgrade and patching process can be difficult, and improvements in these areas would p...
 

Also Known As

AWS Data Migration Service
GoldenGate
 

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