We performed a comparison between Delphix and IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Test Data Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Delphix's technical support is fairly knowledgeable."
"It is a stable solution."
"The most valuable aspect is the product is easy to manage, with a good dashboard. We can easily configure it on the front end and back end."
"Data being available anytime is a life changer."
"The product is efficient in handling large volumes of data."
"Delphix's data distribution is powerful. It's easy to distribute data with this solution. The main advantage of Delphix is that it generates copies of data."
"It's really easy to install."
"The most valuable feature is creating virtual databases."
"I like the features compared to other tools. This tool is more flexible to use than other tools like an Oracle product or SAP product. I think IBM tools are more flexible, and this tool is also a good product."
"Data masking features are the most valuable, as non-production environments are used by diverse parties and data privacy has to be guaranteed."
"The platform's ability to generate metrics is the most valuable feature for data management. It is a user-friendly and easy-to-use tool."
"This product should be extended and made to be a more comprehensive storage solution."
"Delphix could be improved with better usability and an agentless option."
"GUI could be improved."
"The solution’s self-service portal must be more interactive and user-friendly."
"One thing I would like to see improved is the unusual error messages we receive and some slowness we have while we are updating."
"When it comes to unstructured and structured data, if Delphix can comply with the requirements for most of the structured data, it would be good, especially if it can include the data scanning part."
"The solution's price needs improvement."
"My only complaint about this solution is the price."
"TDM's efficiency in terms of generating reports needs improvement. It could work faster."
"I would like to be able to combine different masking functions on the same column map, making more complex masking without the need of writing an Lua procedure."
"I think it could be more secure. I don't have experience with the security aspects concerning PII data, but I think it can still be streamlined a little more. It could also have some more features, and the initial setup could be more straightforward."
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Delphix is ranked 1st in Test Data Management with 15 reviews while IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is ranked 4th in Test Data Management with 14 reviews. Delphix is rated 8.0, while IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Delphix writes "Handles large volumes of data with ease, but the self-service portal must be more user-friendly". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) writes "User-friendly platform with valuable data management features ". Delphix is most compared with Informatica Test Data Management (TDM), Denodo, Broadcom Test Data Manager, Actifio and K2View, whereas IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) is most compared with Broadcom Test Data Manager, Informatica Test Data Management (TDM) and Tricentis Tosca. See our Delphix vs. IBM InfoSphere Optim Test Data Management (TDM) report.
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Hi,
I can’t help re Delphix but see below for IBM Optim and Informatica archive solutions.
Need archival software comparison for IBM OPTIM,Informatica ILM, Delphix.
- What database it will support?
Both IBM and Informatica will support all the main DBs, mainframe and distributed.
IBM have a tool called Federated server which helps connect to any obscure databases you may have. Informatica might need a little more fiddling and has had issues around connecting to obscure
data sources.
Both are now archiving unstructured data but be careful around cloud (SFDC etc), they may not be as far ahead as they claim. Try before you buy.
SAP can be a problem.
- Performance
Would not choose one over the other re performance. To an extent it’s down to the kit you provide and often clients look to save here especially where kit performance affects license.
- System Requirements
Again similar although the Informatica solution may have higher needs, probably looking at a min 8 core server to run the software. Often clients are looking at cheapest option they can get away with.
Will need at least 1 repository data base created which has to be either DB2, Oracle or SQL server. Might need a separate server for that.
Compression rates are excellent for both.
Both will need storage for archive files.
I recommend getting a detailed breakdown on the infrastructure required up front and how it might impact performance.
- Cost
You are likely looking at 6 figure sums for both, also think about services for getting you going which is likely a 4-6 week project.
If you buy at an end of quarter you might get better discounts.
They may be licensed slightly differently from IBM to Infa so comparing like for like may need some investigation.
- Support
Interesting one in both cases. Informatica have been running down both development and support for Archiving which was a bought in product and does not integrate with its Powercenter toolset. IBM
have ‘outsourced’ development and support for Optim.
I would be more worried about Informatica at this point.
- Recommendation to use which one and why
I would tend towards IBM but make sure you understand whats happening re development and support moving forwards.
I would definitely get a PoC run to prove it can achieve your main (especially obscure) requirements. Surprise Surprise Sales will promise the earth but the reality can be very different especially
around connecting to certain Data sources.
Neither tool is aimed at users, you will need a techy. You can automate many of the processes but will need ongoing BAU/management.