Oracle Database Appliance vs Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service comparison

Oracle Database Appliance and Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service are both solutions in the Data Warehouse category. Additionally, 86% of Oracle Database Appliance users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database Appliance

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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Data Warehouse (8th)

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Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

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Database as a Service (DBaaS) (12th)

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Rubens Oliveira

Data & Solution Archtect at Enkel

Automated provisioning simplifies deployment and integration

The Oracle Database Appliance is customizable and has excellent features.I don't have any problems with Oracle Database Appliance because this product is very automated, with scheduler and automatic processes throughout. You can make small inferences and changes for creating all the specific modifications. The automated provisioning feature helps speed up the database deployment process because you can use one command or option to resize all the disks or increase memory, depending on the occasion. The Oracle Database Appliance has integration in OCI Cloud. The same services simplify all the manager work regarding backups, configuration, resizing disks, and other services. Deploying the Oracle Database Appliance both on-premises and in the cloud offers the same simplification. You simply input your database name and specify memory quantity, CPU quantity, and database size. The process is identical for both on-premises and cloud deployments. The flexibility of Oracle Database Appliance has helped grow business needs for many customers. Using the Oracle Database Appliance has positively impacted my organization because I can deliver it much more comfortably. Creating a database involves many processes, but with this solution, you just input the name and configure the network and other parameters. It is very similar to RDS in AWS services, where you specify the name, choose the engine, indicate parameter groups, VPC, subnet groups, and proceed. Both Oracle Database Appliance and RDS have greatly simplified the work.

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Shrikant Navelkar

Director at Clover Infotech

Have achieved excellent performance and seamless integration with effective cost control in cloud solutions

When customers are migrating from Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service and need to remove some of their test and development environment, what happens in normal virtualization is that they can just switch it off, but in ExaCS, they need to terminate the entire thing. Most of the customers are not aware of this, so they keep spending money even if they want to shut down their UAT environment or development environment, so Oracle needs to make it simpler in terms of reducing the bill on ExaCS when customers want to shut down certain environments. Today, you have to terminate the entire VM, and only then your billing will stop. The only functionality I would expect from Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service is that if Oracle is able to support Oracle MySQL Enterprise also on Exadata, that will solve a lot of problems.

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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

"The most valuable feature is the performance."

"The product is very light; by that I mean, in terms of response rate, it's light, and Oracle can handle a lot of data."

"One of the reasons that we are still supporting Oracle Database Appliance is because we feel that Oracle has a lot of customers and a lot of implementers that are local."

"The product is excellent. It is simple and reliable in terms of installation and maintenance."

"The main feature is the management and manageability of the tool. We can create a VM on a laptop within a couple of clicks."

"Technical support was excellent."

"When we think about the technology and the features that this machine delivers, the price seems to provide a lot of value."

"Easy management (it saves a lot of installation and patching time)."

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"The solution is very stable and offers great performance."

"The performance of the tool is valuable."

"Having the prediction happen in the modular format allows you to start with a lower version of Exadata and then you can keep on upgrading it as per your requirement."

"With this cloud service, a development team can get a database immediately, without long negotiation with other services."

"In the cloud, Exadata is more scalable. The on-prem version was limited. It wasn't that scalable because it only came in a quarter rack, half rack, and full rack. In the cloud, it scales to what you need."

"I would rate Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service ten out of ten for its overall solution."

"What is most valuable about this solution is there is no comparative solution by any other vendors."

"One of the most valuable parts of the solution is the high availability within the system and the performance enhancement without making any changes or fine-tuning the databases."

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Cons

"For the cloud version, there could be better storage options or more storage for lower prices."

"The biggest disadvantage of this server is its availability when you patch the whole machine, i.e. when you patch the entire ODA firmware, not the databases within it."

"I would like it if the scalability could be increased without having to change versions."

"In my opinion only one single command should be used for all ODA models, as it’s confusing."

"In terms of what can be be improved, I'd say Artificial Intelligence, AI. It would be really helpful if AI was incorporated within the solution."

"Sometimes, we cannot upgrade or patch it easily. The performance needs to improve."

"In terms of scalability, it is not bad. It was not that easy to scale."

"The tool's setup can be easier."

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"The customer's default choice is the on-premise version of this solution. Oracle needs to market the cloud version better."

"Technical support from Oracle rates at five out of ten. Oracle support is 24/7, but if one support engineer is not able to solve the issue, you have to explain the problem again."

"The product's installation process needs improvement. It could be more accessible."

"The only downside is the difficulty in monitoring, and that's why I would like to implement MySQL database."

"The customer's default choice is the on-premise version of this solution. Only when Oracle or the partners like us, can explain to customers the cloud value proposition, and if the compliance authorities allow, they can look into this cloud solution. It will take some time for Oracle to change its perception of customers' de-facto standards. Exadata used to be treated as a black box, which is not the case now. The customer is aware of what is happening inside, how the configurations have been made, and what patching has been applied. Oracle needs to market the cloud version better."

"We use artificial intelligence for deep learning, and it would be a huge benefit to implement this in Oracle Exadata."

"Oracle's support could be better."

"Customer Service: I had no answer when asking why the Customer Support Identifier is invalid Technical Support: The Customer Support Identifier provided was invalid. This means that I had no support, unfortunately."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don’t know ODA and alternative system prices. But Oracle the database license is quite expensive and a lot of my customers plan to migrate to open source databases like PostgreSQL."

"The solution may be expensive, but when we consider the problems it solves, the stability it provides, and the fact that we don't have to buy separate parts and assemble them into a system, it becomes more affordable."

"Leverage the Pay-As-You-Grow licensing, and consider using the ODA X6-2 S/M/L models also for SE2/SE."

"The price of the solution should be less expensive. However, they will increase the price more."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing seven and a half or eight out of ten."

"I would rate the pricing a four on a scale of one (high price) to ten (low cost)."

"In regards to licensing, it is cheaper to maintain for Oracle applications, and it's an all-in-one solution."

"Oracle’s pricing is ridiculously high."

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"The price of this solution is very comparative to others on the market. There is no direct comparison between this solution and with something else because I do not see any other similar product."

"I think Oracle pricing is usually above average market price."

"The tool is not cheap, but it is not really expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Recruiting/Hr Firm

11%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database Appliance?

I am satisfied with the price for Oracle Database Appliance.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Database Appliance?

Currently, Oracle Database Appliance is good with no room for improvement.In future updates of Oracle Database Appliance, I would like to see AI implemented since AI is getting more attention.

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Appliance?

Oracle Database Appliance is used to load data from the source, which is Oracle Database, to a target database. I benefit from using Oracle Database Appliance, and there is cost saving.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

Oracle is quite expensive here in Brazil. Pricing is the primary challenge we face with Oracle.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

We have been implementing Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service for our customers for more than 10 to 12 years for our various customers through the on-premise Exadata offerings Oracle has.

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Overview

Oracle Database Appliance offers high availability, easy management, and straightforward deployment, supporting virtualization and a pay-as-you-grow model. Its performance is enhanced by all-flash storage, catering to enterprise needs while automating tasks for operational efficiency.

Oracle Database Appliance stands out with its ability to handle large data volumes and numerous databases while ensuring excellent scalability. The system provides powerful processing for online transaction processing, database consolidation, and enterprise applications. It's valued for its performance enhancements achieved through all-flash storage, simplifying management tasks and reducing manual intervention. Oracle Database Appliance's pay-as-you-grow model and pre-packaged installation offer organizations flexibility and cost savings.

What are Oracle Database Appliance's key features?

High Availability: Ensures business continuity.
Easy Management: Simplifies database tasks, reducing manual management.
Scalability: Supports growth with a pay-as-you-grow model.
Virtualization: Runs multiple database versions efficiently.
Performance: Achieved through all-flash storage.

What benefits can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Offers a pay-as-you-grow model for smarter investment.
Operational Fluidity: Automates tasks to boost operational efficiency.
Scalability: Supports scaling without changing database versions.
Time Savings: Pre-packaged installation reduces setup time.
Performance: Provides high performance for databases with large data volumes.

In industries like insurance, highway systems, cloud infrastructure, and ISPs, Oracle Database Appliance proves effective for tasks such as supporting ERP solutions and scalable analytics. Medium-sized firms appreciate its configurability and cost-saving efficiency in enhancing performance.

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Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service enables cost-effective scalability, performance, and security without third-party software, ideal for database consolidation and cloud deployments.

Oracle Exadata Express offers scalable infrastructure that enhances performance while maintaining high availability and robust security. With its integration with Oracle Linux, it minimizes maintenance needs and provides excellent reliability. It supports efficient data handling, stored procedures, and rapid resource expansion. Users prefer it for optimizing database deployments, processing transactions, and managing data across large user bases. Despite its strengths, it requires improvements in compliance with European data regulations, AI capabilities, billing process, and integration with platforms like Oracle MySQL Enterprise and Oracle GoldenGate.

What features does it offer?

Scalable Infrastructure: Delivers cost control and efficient resource management.
Enhanced Performance: Optimizes data processing and transaction handling.
High Availability: Ensures continuous access to critical applications.
Robust Security: Protects data without reliance on third-party solutions.
Oracle Linux Compatibility: Simplifies system maintenance and support.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Ease of Use: Simplifies deployment and maintenance.
Resource Expansion: Facilitates quick adaptation to changing demands.
High Performance: Provides unmatched processing power against competitors.
Scalability: Supports growth without sacrificing reliability.

In sectors like banking and insurance, Oracle Exadata Express is used to enhance application performance and manage vast data sets. Its high availability and efficiency make it suitable for handling critical applications, allowing companies to avoid in-house server deployments for secure, cloud-based operations.

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Sample Customers

LifeLock, Incarlopsa, Al Yusur Industrial Contracting

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