BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

BMC and VMware are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. BMC is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0, while VMware is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.1. BMC holds a 0.5% mindshare in DDM, compared to VMware’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS and VMware Tanzu Data Solutions compete in the data management and processing sector for large-scale enterprises. BMC demonstrates stronger mainframe reliability and integration, while VMware Tanzu leads with modern cloud-native features.

Features: BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS offers robust data integrity, high availability, and seamless mainframe integration. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions provides cloud-native capabilities, scalability, and flexibility through containerized applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC Data Management benefits from a streamlined deployment model within zOS environments and comprehensive support for mainframe infrastructure. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions features a deployment model optimized for cloud environments with agile customer service and significant support for cloud operations.

Pricing and ROI: BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS involves significant upfront expenses, aligning with its high capabilities and ROI in mainframe use. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers a flexible pricing model with cost efficiencies in cloud services, providing compelling ROI for businesses in cloud environments.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Data Management for IMS...

Ranking in Database Development and Management

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Ranking in Database Development and Management

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Relational Databases Tools (12th), Data Warehouse (6th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 2.8%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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RobertSamson

Technical Consultant at Services Robert Samson SCRS

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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Sushma Polavarapu

Sr Data Analytics Consultant at Capgemini

Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges

We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…

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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 product's feature of data transaction works fast."

"RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the provided SDKs."

"Scalable (Massive) Parallel Processing (MPP) – The ability to bring to bear large amounts of compute against large data sets with Greenplum and the EMC DCA has proven itself to be very effective."

"A very good, open-source platform."

"Very sophisticated routing control and priority messaging capabilities"

"Tanzu Greenplum's most valuable features include the integration of modern data science approaches across an MPP platform."

"It's super easy to deploy and it also supports different languages and analytics."

"The solution's technical support is good."

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."

"Implementing a circuit breaker scenario using RabbitMQ is complicated. This complexity arises because manual intervention is required to manage worker details and handle operations based on worker IP addresses."

"I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols."

"Other tools besides RabbitMQ provide good TPS and HA."

"The support feature could benefit from some improvement in terms of accessibility and responsiveness."

"Their implementation is quite tricky. It's not that easy to implement RabbitMQ as a cluster."

"Scalability issues are present. Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that."

"Lacks sufficient inbuilt machine-learning functions for complex use cases."

"They should add more analytics. Their documentation could also be improved so that I don't have to bother my co-workers and tech support so often."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing is good compared to other products. It's fine."

"It is the best product with best fit for price/performance customer objectives."

"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."

"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."

"On a scale of one to five, with five being the most competitive pricing, I would rate this solution as a four."

"The pricing is okay."

"are using the open-source version, which can be used free of cost."

"It’s an open-source solution."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

36%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

Logistics Company

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

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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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How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?

IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Greenplum?

The loading speed is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Greenplum?

It’s an open-source solution. There are no expenses for using it.

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Comparisons

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IBM MQ vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Compared 21% of the time

Oracle Exadata vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Compared 12% of the time

ActiveMQ vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Compared 9% of the time

Nutanix Database Service vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Compared 8% of the time

Red Hat AMQ vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Compared 8% of the time

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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

Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres

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

VMware Tanzu is a robust platform tailored for data warehousing, complex analytics, BI applications, and predictive analytics. It excels in scalability, performance, and parallel processing, enhancing data handling efficiency. Users report significant productivity improvements and streamlined operations, making it ideal for comprehensive data solutions.

VMware

Sample Customers

Airline Tariff Publishing Co (ATPCO), AtTask, MetaScale

General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University

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