BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs Informatica Data Archive comparison

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We performed a comparison between BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and Informatica Data Archive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database Development and Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica Data Archive Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"I have worked with DB2's great features in the last five years. The IDAA feature transformed the vision of warehousing, business analytics, and big data at my bank. Besides the mainframe, I saw that this solution was evolutionary. It gives real-time information.""BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."

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"The most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive are ease of use, and the flows from one layer to the next are simple to understand.""One of the most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive is its performance."

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Cons
"DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it. It's not easy to see how it works.""One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution."

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"Informatica Data Archive could improve by providing training. Training is one area where we lack, there are not very many trained resources in the market for sales, GPM, proposals, new offerings, or new features that are being added to this solution. It would be really helpful for consultants, like me, to understand the new, cool features these solutions are constantly adding. Training is something, that should be in place.""The recovery features could improve in Informatica Data Archive."

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  • "The price of Informatica Data Archive is reasonable. Different versions of the solution are available, such as the professional edition and enterprise edition."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.
    Top Answer:One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution. As someone involved in managing infrastructure, understanding… more »
    Top Answer:From my perspective as an infrastructure guy, the most valuable aspect of BMC's data management solutions was their ability to optimize CPU cycles, improving IMS performance without directly impacting… more »
    Top Answer:One of the most valuable features of Informatica Data Archive is its performance.
    Top Answer:The price of Informatica Data Archive is reasonable. Different versions of the solution are available, such as the professional edition and enterprise edition.
    Top Answer:Informatica Data Archive could improve by providing training. Training is one area where we lack, there are not very many trained resources in the market for sales, GPM, proposals, new offerings, or… more »
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    Also Known As
    BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS, Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS
    Data Archive
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    Overview

    Transform the management of your DB2 databases to meet the scale and complexity of digital business

    • Run DB2 utilities with BMC Next Generation Technology to optimize your data and improve application performance
    • Eliminate downtime and increase availability of business services
    • Ensure the integrity of structured and unstructured data
    • Take control with intelligent automation and policy-driven rules
    • Bridge the gap from green-screen to modern, secure, self-service user interfaces
    • Move to DB2 12 and beyond with confidence

    Retire legacy applications, manage data growth, improve application performance, and maintain compliance with structured archiving.

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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm26%
    Insurance Company13%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm29%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Insurance Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica Data Archive
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica Data Archive and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is ranked 21st in Database Development and Management with 2 reviews while Informatica Data Archive is ranked 18th in Database Development and Management with 2 reviews. BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is rated 8.6, while Informatica Data Archive is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS writes "Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Informatica Data Archive writes "Easy to understand layer flows, reliable, and excellent support". BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is most compared with AWS Database Migration Service, Dataloader.io, Qlik Replicate and IBM App Connect, whereas Informatica Data Archive is most compared with IBM InfoSphere Optim. See our BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs. Informatica Data Archive report.

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