IDERA Precise vs Oracle Enterprise Manager comparison

The compared IDERA and Oracle solutions aren't in the same category. IDERA is ranked #61 in APM , and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. Oracle is ranked #3 in DDM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IDERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

IDERA Precise

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100% willing to recommend

Oracle Enterprise Manager

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95% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IDERA Precise

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (61st)

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

129

Ranking in other categories

Database Development and Management (3rd), Server Monitoring (6th)

Mindshare comparison

IDERA Precise and Oracle Enterprise Manager aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IDERA Precise is designed for Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Oracle Enterprise Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Database Development and Management, holds 4.0% mindshare, down 5.1% since last year.

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IDERA Precise	0.7%
Dynatrace	5.5%
Datadog	4.7%
Other	89.1%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Enterprise Manager	4.0%
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials	4.2%
Spotlight	3.6%
Other	88.2%

Database Development and Management

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it_user3024

Senior Manager of Operations at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

Simple to use but incredibly powerful

Great for rapid root cause, data is presented back in a way that is easy for non technical stakeholders to absorb (DBAs, Cap Analysts, testers, developers, application support), easy deployment on Oracle and SQL systems. Trending all SQL statements over time is invaluable to understand step changes. i.e is this slow because it is processing more or because an explain plan has changed.Dashboards and reports are very powerful.

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reviewer996648

Founder and President at a training & coaching company with 1-10 employees

Extensive functionality impresses despite occasional setup complexity

The functions and features of Oracle Enterprise Manager that I have found most valuable are its evolution from being problematic in 10g and 11g versions to becoming better and more stable. Now it has become a significantly improved product. We have integrated identity management, and we are using it for normal database examination, tuning, and performance. We are working with STATSPACK and similar tools that are integrated in Oracle Enterprise Manager. We are currently working with version 13.5, having upgraded from 13.4 last year. Automation is useful for improving operational efficiency, and there are many more opportunities to automate outside the databases. Not many things need to be automated inside the databases. We have jobs running, imports, exports, and similar tasks. To automate these processes, we utilize the Scheduler from Oracle, which is managed in the databases by the vendor. This is not part of our DBA functions in Oracle Enterprise Manager.

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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

"Gives an excellent perspective on the state of the system at fault as well as the past!"

"Great for rapid root cause, data is presented back in a way that is easy for non technical stakeholders to absorb (DBAs, Cap Analysts, testers, developers, application support), easy deployment on Oracle and SQL systems."

"My company choose to use this product because I can see that it's going to be more aligned with the technology, with the cloud."

"We use this solution to monitor the server, looking at the system, and maintaining it."

"I think it provides value for the money; it definitely helps us be proactive in our database administrating, because we don't have to spend time reacting to everything and can find out where the problem is before our customer even realizes they have a problem."

"Oracle Enterprise Manager has eased the responsibilities among our DBAs. We can now assign individual tasks to separate DBAs."

"It is a scalable solution. So far, my company has not faced any issues with the scalability part of the solution."

"My advice to others is Oracle Enterprise Manager is a stable and scalable enterprise compared to the other similar solutions."

"When looking at, and selecting, a vendor to buy from, the most important criteria I look for are the stability of the product, scalability, and technical support after that."

"Can easily visualize bottlenecks in database performance tuning with historical graph trends; whereas before it would be based upon manually tuning using scripts which are text based."

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Cons

"Web monitoring could be more robust and intuitive."

"The user interface requires little change-but this problem is small compared to the capabilities of the tool"

"The solution has a very large resource system. It's too big."

"Technical support could be faster."

"Technical support could be more responsive."

"I would like to have more details and privileges. I would say more grantable and obtainable privileges are needed."

"I would like to see Oracle address the multi-data center monitoring and management in a more seamless way where management services are easily spread across the data centers like they can be today, but address the single database repository that can only exist in one data center at a time."

"The technical support is not always 100% up to the mark or sometimes not as we expect it to be."

"With any Oracle protocol, and Enterprise Manager is one of them, as far as the interface is concerned, it's not good and is still pretty ugly."

"The solution is not as simple as people say it is."

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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's expensive."

"We are satisfied with the pricing."

"The product is very expensive."

"The basic functions are free. You only pay license fees for advanced features."

"Oracle Enterprise Manager is a free tool from Oracle."

"Based upon 3 days of implementation by a single person, plus licensing costs would be approximately $60,000, including the virtualized hosts."

"As with all Oracle products, care should be taken when using any features to ensure that they do not activate licensed features that have not been paid for."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Retailer

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Marketing Services Firm

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	37
Midsize Enterprise	25
Large Enterprise	81

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Enterprise Manager?

I would rate the pricing of Oracle Enterprise Manager as very expensive, definitely deserving a 10 out of 10.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Enterprise Manager?

The weaknesses I would like to address in Oracle Enterprise Manager involve the dealing of Grid Infrastructure. Oracle Enterprise Manager's handling of Grid Infrastructure needs some improvement. I...

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Also Known As

Precise Application Performance Platform, Precise APM, Precise for SAP, Precise for Peoplesoft

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Overview

IDERA Precise provides advanced monitoring solutions for institutions seeking to optimize database performance and maximize resource utilization effectively.

Designed to facilitate decision-making, IDERA Precise targets performance tuning challenges with precision, aiding IT teams in maintaining optimal server functionality. The software's comprehensive monitoring approach ensures critical applications operate smoothly, minimizing downtime and enhancing data flow efficiency.

What are the key features of IDERA Precise?

Database Monitoring: Continuously monitors database activity for improved performance.
Real-Time Analytics: Offers up-to-the-minute analytics to facilitate quick decision-making.
Performance Tuning: Customizes performance threads to maximize system efficacy.
Resource Management: Allocates resources efficiently to avoid server strain.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Reduced Downtime: Decreases server downtime, enhancing productivity.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines database operations, resulting in less resource wastage.
Cost Savings: Lowers operational costs by optimizing resource use and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Enhanced Decision Making: Provides critical insights, aiding faster response to performance issues.

IDERA Precise is crucial in sectors where data integrity and availability are paramount, such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. By adopting IDERA Precise, organizations can ensure their databases support their operational demands effectively, optimizing workloads in highly data-dependent environments.

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Oracle Enterprise Manager offers centralized control over Oracle and non-Oracle environments, featuring robust monitoring, performance tuning, and real-time diagnostics from a unified interface.

With comprehensive database oversight and a user-friendly graphical interface, Oracle Enterprise Manager simplifies backup, patching, and diagnostics. It seamlessly manages databases, applications, and hardware, integrating Cloud services for enhanced efficiency. Though some find the navigation challenging and performance resource-heavy, its automation and customizable metrics improve operational visibility. Users appreciate its capacity to integrate Oracle services into a single, manageable dashboard, supporting both standalone and clustered databases.

What are the key features of Oracle Enterprise Manager?

Comprehensive Database Monitoring: Provides in-depth insights and tracking for optimal database management.
Performance Tuning: Ensures databases run efficiently through real-time adjustments.
Real-time SQL Monitoring: Offers immediate oversight of SQL execution for quick issue resolution.
Centralized Control: Manages Oracle and non-Oracle products from a unified platform.
Automation: Enhances operational processes through customizable metrics and automated tasks.

What benefits should users expect?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines backup, patching, and diagnostics to save time.
Improved Management: Centralizes the control of diverse IT environments for simplicity and effectiveness.
Integrated Cloud Services: Allows seamless interactions with cloud resources for scalability.
Increased Visibility: Provides comprehensive oversight across hardware, applications, and middleware.

Oracle Enterprise Manager is widely deployed in industries requiring robust database management. Suitable for real-time monitoring and performance tuning, it is critical for organizations overseeing Oracle appliances such as ODA and MySQL systems. These industries benefit from streamlined SQL and server monitoring and integrated Oracle service dashboards, ensuring high availability and security.

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Sample Customers

Banco Bradesco; Bank of America; Carrefour; Energy Future Holdings; Fedex; Marriott International; Nestle; Reed Elsevier Group; Bank Leumi; Beijing Giftedstuffs Information Company, Ltd.; Daiwa Capital Markets, London; Magnitogorsky Iron Plant; Europa Sports; Mobistar Enterprise Services NV/SA; Air France; Casino IT; SoftBCom, Ltd.

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