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BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs Oracle Enterprise Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

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
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Ranking in Database Development and Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
127
Ranking in other categories
Server Monitoring (3rd)
 

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 Oracle Enterprise Manager is 5.1%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management
 

Featured Reviews

RS
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.
Muhammad Usman Muzaffar - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good stability and has an easy implementation process
It is a good tool for monitoring databases. It enhances the overall visibility within the database The older version of the product works with Flash technology. Although the latest version works with Java, it still requires Flash technology. It should utilize only a Java plugin to visualize your…

Quotes from Members

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

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."
"The job subsystem, monitoring subsystem, alerting, grouping of targets, and reporting features are valuable to us."
"What I like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager are its features, particularly the active session history. It provides insights into SQL, and I use it regularly to identify potential issues."
"The most valuable features of Oracle Enterprise Manager are the data guide and online monitoring."
"It can also help with capacity planning, sizing, and maximizing overall performance in a large scale environment."
"The most valuable features are security and speed."
"We use it extensively for performance tuning testing, monitoring, and configuration."
"The product gives us as much control as we can have by providing a complete picture of the whole set of Oracle products."
"I like that it's stable."
 

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."
"We have encountered performance issues when the load is huge."
"The solution's agents work with Java, and the Java code sometimes consumes a lot of memory on the CPU."
"The deployment is not straightforward."
"It is complicated to run it on Google Chrome."
"They should improve the hover text context. This would provide assistance whenever a task is attempted by a DBA."
"The interface offered by Oracle Enterprise Manager has certain shortcomings and needs improvement to become a nice tool."
"Setting up the Oracle Enterprise Manager is challenging as it requires setting up a separate server."
"The solution has a very large resource system. It's too big. There are too many items."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are a few bugs with the software which require opening SRs with Oracle Support which contribute to the day-to-day cost. Perhaps 8 hours per month is spent dealing with support, just as a rough guess."
"It is part of Real Application Testing, so no new investment is necessary for clients who already are already using RAT."
"Evaluate your requirements carefully. Elaborate DR and HA setup of OEM can become expensive."
"There is only the standard licensing fee. There are no other costs."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
"The product is very expensive."
"The pricing is very high."
"The solution is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
31%
Insurance Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Logistics Company
8%
Educational Organization
77%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Computer Software Company
3%
Government
2%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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.
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...
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...
What do you like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager?
What I like most about Oracle Enterprise Manager are its features, particularly the active session history. It provides insights into SQL, and I use it regularly to identify potential issues.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?
In terms of pricing, Oracle Enterprise Manager is on the premium side compared to other monitoring tools. While I cannot comment definitively on whether it is high or low, this depends on the custo...
What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?
Currently, we are using version 13.5, which is very helpful. However, adding AI features for automated replies or helpdesk support would improve Oracle Enterprise Manager ( /products/oracle-enterpr...
 

Also Known As

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS, Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS
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Sample Customers

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