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JBoss ESB vs Oracle Database comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

JBoss ESB
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (7th)
Oracle Database
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
294
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (2nd), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

JBoss ESB and Oracle Database aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. JBoss ESB is designed for Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and holds a mindshare of 3.5%, up 3.4% compared to last year.
Oracle Database, on the other hand, focuses on Relational Databases Tools, holds 10.3% mindshare, down 12.0% since last year.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
JBoss ESB3.5%
Mule ESB19.0%
IBM Integration Bus16.2%
Other61.3%
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Database10.3%
SQL Server10.2%
IBM Db2 Database6.5%
Other73.0%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user689427 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech company with 51-200 employees
May 12, 2020
 

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Senior Software Engineer at Deloitte
Efficient orchestration and security features improve business processes effortlessly
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start times and reduced memory footprints. Better cold-start performance in containers should be emphasized. Cloud-native features must be enhanced since many enterprises are shifting to Kubernetes and OpenShift, making EAP more cloud-friendly. This could include providing smaller container images, native auto-scaling support, and improved integration with cloud configuration services. Enhancing the developer experience is crucial; while the current configuration is powerful, it can be complex for newcomers. As an experienced user, I navigate it easily, but newcomers struggle due to heavy reliance on XML configuration. Transitioning to a JSON-based configuration or YAML format would be beneficial, and simplifications in clustering setup for local testing would greatly assist users.
Philemon Olusegun - PeerSpot reviewer
Qhse Manager at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
Reliable backups and high-capacity data management have transformed large-scale census projects
When it comes to how Oracle Database can be improved, for me it is all about training and development in terms of gamification, creating awareness, and spreading the word to aspiring database administrators and database developers. As I have used it in the past and in recent times, many people are trying to get into IT, so the opportunity exists. Oracle has the market opportunity to take this time to spread its offerings and ensure that many aspiring professionals are aware of its services and products. From my perspective, there is not much to add regarding the needed improvements for the interface and the documentation. I give it a nine because I think Oracle sometimes can make things complicated. You have many services, many products, and many tools for different use cases. So it is difficult for someone who is only used to a particular product, such as Oracle Database, to understand all the other products and services that it provides. Probably streamlining it and making it available with categorized use cases for specific job roles would help. If you are a database developer, these are the tools that you need to be familiar with in Oracle's suite of products, and if you are a database administrator, these are the tools. Categorizing them based on the job role or function of people who are accessing these products and providing training capabilities on how to use them and how these products interchange and talk to each other would be very important because that is one of the things I struggled with when I started my journey as an Oracle Database administrator. Having that visibility of all the software products and providing free training and documentation on how you can improve and which products are best suited for integration to your product from Oracle would go a long way to help organizations and professionals. Regarding Oracle Database's AI capabilities, I am very keen on its governance and security. I think more work needs to be done on the security and ensuring that the database for a large number of people is watertight. AI is here to stay; however, governance and more stress testing of the AI capabilities needs to be done to ensure there is no breach of data. I would rate it currently at 6 over 10 and there is room for improvement. As long as there are government policies and Oracle policies that can mitigate any breaches of data and serious security issues, releasing people's records over the internet, there is always room for improvement in that regard.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use. I can download the trial version and just give it a go."
"One of the most valuable features of Oracle Database is the performance."
"Our internal data management system runs on Oracle Database."
"This is a powerful solution that offers us a lot of backup security and we can make an image and a backup of the database every day."
"The solution is very easy to use in general."
"If you have the money, then you should invest in this product, because you can't compare it with anything else on the market as far as a database is concerned."
"The product's initial setup phase was very easy."
"The main feature of Oracle Database is its performance."
"The features that I have found most valuable are things like cluster setup and RAC One. We are using the main CQN and third party plugin support right now. We are relying on different languages support that we are getting from the Oracle side. It is one of the major areas in which Oracle excels compared to other databases."
 

Cons

"The EPA, from what I understand, lacks a lot of features and it doesn't really know how to interface with legacy systems or how to develop APIs for legacy systems."
"JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments."
"The solution has a high cost. Due to this, people are going for open-source instead."
"The pricing is expensive, which is a major issue."
"I would like to see lower costs. It has expensive annual maintenance."
"Oracle is a costly product, and it requires a lot of resources."
"The price should be lower."
"Oracle Database could improve by providing access and integration with containers."
"Digital support of the product could be improved."
"Considering the current threats in the industry, my company has to put in efforts to update the tool, or we have to work on some more things so that we can have a secure environment."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of Oracle Database is quite high compared to other solutions. It has a lot of options, such as security for partitioning and real application clusters. These options are not for free. Once you want to use it, you have to pay extra."
"Be prepared to pay for consulting services, and do not underestimate the time required to find and hire good quality database administrators."
"We are on an annual license for the use of this solution."
"Its licensing is yearly. It is expensive, and it should be cheaper."
"The price of the solution is expensive compared to other database solutions. We are on an annual subscription."
"I can download Oracle Database and experiment with it on my own, as long as I'm not using it for commercial purposes. I can do it if I try it on my own."
"The product is costly."
"Its cost is astronomical. They charge by the size of the server rather than what you're actually using. It is just a terrible business model. It has got a ton of features that are great, but you have to pay for them, and we don't want to spend a lot of money. If you use any of their additional products, you have to pay for those. Almost everything extra is at an additional charge. We also use RAC, and there is an additional charge for that."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Outsourcing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business87
Midsize Enterprise66
Large Enterprise181
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with JBoss ESB?
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start ti...
What advice do you have for others considering JBoss ESB?
I am currently using JBoss ESB as an end user. I chose JBoss ESB because it is excellent for open source Java, Java EE, and Jakarta applications. Initially developed by JBoss, it was later acquired...
What is your primary use case for JBoss ESB?
I used JBoss ESB for banking API and banking software. We created our own modules since banking APIs and banking applications require extensive security measures. Since banks handle sensitive finan...
How do you run Oracle Database at your organization and why?
My company has been using Oracle Exadata Database Service for some years now, and we are happy with it. I will allow myself to answer your questions about why and what benefits it provides us with ...
Do you know of any disadvantages of Oracle Database?
Undoubtedly, Oracle Database is a top product in its category. But it does have its disadvantages, and for me and my organization, that has been the limitations of the product. When it comes to Ora...
What is the best use for Oracle Database?
Oracle Database is flexible and can be used for many things. My company's main use case for this product is for storing data. We benefit from its high level of security as well as from the fact tha...
 

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Also Known As

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Oracle 12c, RDBMS
 

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Sample Customers

Rancore, Sprint, ResMed, Brazil's Ministry of Health, ING Services Polska
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