We performed a comparison between IBM Db2 Database and SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Some of the most valuable features are the scaling from a small very cheap installation to a very large enterprise installation. In addition, the backups and assistance are good."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"We had a crash of the backup system and the IBM DB2 was always up and consistent. It's robust, and for us, it was always up and running."
"Very good for performance and scalability."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is its stability. We have never had any problems and have never had to contact technical support."
"The most valuable features of this solution are security and stability."
"IBM Db2 Database has good performance."
"I believe that because the support is good, they jump in and assist us in determining the root cause."
"I like that SAP ASE can match code and the database index to index data in the programming language. There are many other valuable features, such as the table buffer, tuning, and various control agents like dispatcher. SAP ASE can handle many different data types, including views, domains, data elements, structures, objects, and various table types that are most useful in the application. Its modularization technique is also handy."
"The actual interface is good."
"Provides very good integration."
"SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is a good transactional database."
"It's user-friendly, especially in the logistics field."
"This is a wonderful database that is, in my opinion, underrated. Users are able to get the most out of my experience by taking advantage of its centralized environment."
"They provide easy integration with other systems."
"The technical support team is not very good when compared to the efficiency of Oracle's support."
"Performance is something that can be improved with DB2."
"The backup solution lacks flexibility."
"The solution could be more modern and have updated database technology."
"We need some time to improve the performance. We have to perform a weekly REORG, or else RUNSTATS for the databases."
"The initial setup could be improved."
"The management of Db2 should be simplified because there are not too many specialists in this area, and the learning curve of Db2 specialists is very long. After the courses, probably it takes one and a half or two years to get to the point when you are using the product properly in the production systems. So, the complexity is very high, and the most important thing is to simplify the management of the product, including self-maintenance. They should simplify the installation, management, and monitoring to simplify the product. It takes too long for a person to be a specialist in this product."
"Their view of it is they're maintaining it, they're continuing to upgrade it, they're continuing to grow it, however, they don't go out and try and sell that as an architectural solution the way they do Linux and Unix."
"Because the solution is customized. we do occasionally face unique bugs. There are always some changes that need to be made here and there."
"User interface could be more user friendly."
"SAP should refine its debugging method, and the process needs to be a little faster. It should use more Pragmas and fewer pseudocomments. I would like if SAP added more features based on advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence and voice control. The modularization and if-else techniques could also incorporate the latest technology to code and solve complex problems. The SAP Editor should be more elaborative, and it should allow many more types of statements for all uses."
"I think that the solution needs to be positioned better within the market as it appears as though the Adaptive Server is being left out of the SAP scope."
"The solution should improve view partitioning. The documentation is very confined and available only for users. Distributors also would like access to it."
"There could be some improvements in barcode scanning and RFID access."
"Cost-wise, SAP is still expensive compared to other available products."
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IBM Db2 Database is ranked 6th in Relational Databases Tools with 66 reviews while SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is ranked 17th in Relational Databases Tools with 10 reviews. IBM Db2 Database is rated 8.2, while SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IBM Db2 Database writes "Very scalable with high availability and excellent technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise writes " Loaded with a lot of features but the price is a drawback ". IBM Db2 Database is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database, SAP HANA, Teradata and CockroachDB, whereas SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is most compared with SAP HANA, SQL Server, SAP SQL Anywhere, Oracle Database and SAP IQ. See our IBM Db2 Database vs. SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise report.
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