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BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs Nutanix Database Service comparison

BMC and Nutanix are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. BMC is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.0, while Nutanix is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.7. BMC holds a 0.4% mindshare in DDM, compared to Nutanix’s 3.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.
BMC Data Management for IMS...
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100% willing to recommend
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94% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and Nutanix Database Service are competing in the enterprise-level database management category. Nutanix Database Service seems to have the upper hand with modern scalability and automation features, making it attractive for contemporary database environments.

Features: BMC Data Management offers robust integration with legacy systems, comprehensive performance optimization, and native zOS support. Nutanix Database Service provides impressive automation, scalability, and a modern cloud-ready infrastructure supporting multiple database types.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC Data Management involves intricate setup due to zOS-specific integrations and offers dedicated support for complex environments. Nutanix Database Service has a straightforward cloud-based deployment model with extensive automation, reducing deployment complexity and offering prompt service and support.

Pricing and ROI: BMC Data Management requires significant initial setup costs owing to zOS integrations but achieves considerable ROI by optimizing existing infrastructure. Nutanix Database Service may have higher subscription costs but achieves ROI through reduced operational overhead and enhanced productivity with modern features. The flexible pricing model of Nutanix provides a compelling alternative for robust, modern database solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Data Management for IMS...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
21st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Nutanix Database Service
Ranking in Database Development and Management
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is 0.4%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Database Service is 3.5%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization
Using BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS has greatly improved our database administration tasks. Although we don't test the database before production, we have experienced benefits in disaster recovery situations and capacity management. For instance, when facing capacity issues during peak transaction times, I've been able to quickly allocate additional resources to ensure smooth operations. This has been crucial, especially during times when the demand surges, such as peak flight hours.
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Prasad Pimple - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing database management with operational efficiency but needs better compatibility
Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic. Due to increasing adoption among enterprise clients, integration with Kubernetes platforms is also needed. Furthermore, the product can benefit from improving its understanding of architectural setup and communicating its limitations to users and partners.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."
"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."
"There are a lot of options for working with the database."
"The solution enables us to speed up the creation of new instances."
"I like how easy it is to implement MySQL, SQL, and open-source database platforms."
"The Time Machine is the most valuable feature for us. Using it means that we don't have to take regular snapshots, yet we are still able to restore the database quickly in the event of a problem."
"What I like about this solution is that it's more reliable compared to other solutions."
"One feature that is very good is the backup and validation process that's built into Era."
"The time to provision the database went from taking a couple of days to now taking a few minutes. That is the immediate impact we saw. It helped the team to focus more. They can now be focused on support rather than spending time provisioning, which is a repetitive activity."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Database Service is the ability to manage multiple vendors."
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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."
"This solution could be improved by integrating with more database providers."
"There is room for improvement in the pricing structure."
"The downside of this solution is that it's more expensive than its competitors."
"The patching should be a one-button function. Also, it works about 80 percent of the time, but 20 percent of the time it requires manual intervention. And sometimes, until you understand the technical underpinnings of that process, you can't fix it. I thought we would move past that. In the last version, they broke a big chunk of that for me, and that's why I'm waiting for the new release because they promised me it would fix the problem."
"It should be able to be consumed by other customers because only the enterprise cloud customers are able to buy this software."
"The solution needs to improve compatibility with other back-ups and products."
"The solution could improve by providing more support for more vendors."
"The solution should provide more integration with more databases."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensed-based pricing is confusing and too high."
"Not everyone can afford it. It's a bit expensive, so the price has to be improved."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"It's priced fairly... It's a good value. When you go looking for something from Oracle that automates things and makes your life easier, it's always going to be a minimum of $500,000. Era's nothing like that."
"The pricing is competitive."
"Licensing costs will be the main scalability problem."
"The tool is expensive."
"Era is quite expensive. The thing that will be a showstopper for them in the long run is if you look at it from a technical perspective on what it provides and weigh it up against consolidation of multiple other software suites."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
31%
Insurance Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Logistics Company
8%
Computer Software Company
26%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.
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What needs improvement with BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
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, understandi...
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What advice do you have for others considering BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
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 impact...
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What do you like most about Nutanix Database Service?
The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Database Service?
The pricing for Nutanix products is on the higher side, and more flexibility in the licensing model, such as a GB-based license, would likely increase adoption.
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What needs improvement with Nutanix Database Service?
Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic. Due to increasing adoption among enterprise clients, integration with Kubernetes platforms...
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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
Nutanix Era
 

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
BMC
Nutanix Database Service (NDB) simplifies and automates database lifecycle management across on-premises and public clouds for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases.
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Sample Customers

Airline Tariff Publishing Co (ATPCO), AtTask, MetaScale
JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
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