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Oracle GoldenGate vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Oracle GoldenGate enhances ROI and efficiency, reduces downtime, and fulfills recovery needs, offering optimal benefits for substantial investments.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is cost-efficient, stable, and valuable, offering high uptime without needing open-source alternatives.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Oracle GoldenGate support varies, with some satisfied users and others facing delays, communication issues, and varied technical expertise.
Sentiment score
6.7
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions' customer service is mixed, with varying experiences in response times and technical support effectiveness.
The rating for Oracle GoldenGate support is a three.
The support team responds quickly, providing feedback which we then implement.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle GoldenGate offers robust scalability for enterprise data needs, with some challenges in high-availability and licensing processes.
Sentiment score
7.3
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offer scalability and adaptability but face challenges with complexity and resource limitations under high workloads.
It effectively manages larger databases, such as those of 15 terabytes and above.
Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Oracle GoldenGate is stable and reliable, though some users report crashes, maintenance needs, and mixed ratings due to minor bugs.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is stable for most users but experiences performance issues under heavy loads or specific configurations.
Oracle GoldenGate is quite stable.
I have faced stability issues, mainly due to the storage my organization has, though I am not sure if it's specifically due to the tool.
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle GoldenGate faces user challenges with high costs, complex integration, poor interface, and insufficient support affecting overall usability.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions need stability, scalability, and performance improvements, better integration, and alignment with PostgreSQL features.
The configuration process could be made simpler.
For Oracle GoldenGate, customers face challenges with patching, the latest updates, and encountering bugs.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle GoldenGate is a costly, enterprise-level solution with unique features and negotiable pricing for larger installations.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers cost-effective open-source options with competitive pricing for enhanced features and optional support.
The list price is high, and the price can sometimes seem expensive if the appropriate discount is not applied.
The pricing of Oracle GoldenGate is quite high.
 

Valuable Features

Oracle GoldenGate provides efficient, real-time data replication for various databases with high scalability and minimal resource impact.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is praised for its scalability, integration, speed, security, and advanced analytics capabilities.
Oracle GoldenGate is beneficial for data replication and ensures secure data transport.
The ability to sync data in real time is a key feature I rely on.
The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views.
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle GoldenGate
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (7th)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (5th), Relational Databases Tools (12th), Data Warehouse (6th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Oracle GoldenGate and VMware Tanzu Data Solutions aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Oracle GoldenGate is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 3.6% compared to last year.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions, on the other hand, focuses on Data Warehouse, holds 3.6% mindshare, down 5.3% since last year.
Data Integration Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle GoldenGate2.7%
Informatica PowerCenter6.3%
SSIS5.9%
Other85.1%
Data Integration
Data Warehouse Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions3.6%
Oracle Exadata14.1%
Teradata13.2%
Other69.1%
Data Warehouse
 

Featured Reviews

PatrickKuria - PeerSpot reviewer
Syncs data in real-time while managing transaction volumes
The most valuable feature of Oracle GoldenGate is its ability to sync data in real-time, which is crucial for me. I set it to a master-master pluggable database that serves as a container used from clones to provide test environments for various teams. This makes it very effective in managing high-volume transactions. The ability to sync data in real time is a key feature I rely on.
Sushma Polavarapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges
We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…
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Comparison Review

it_user99375 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 31, 2014
Oracle GoldenGate vs. Oracle Active Dataguard
As an Oracle DBA, while working upon high availability of your database you may stumble upon various Oracle strategic capabilities that fall into categories of Oracle Replication. Oracle provides various technologies for replication like GoldenGate, streams, and Active Dataguard. Replication…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise29
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise48
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle GoldenGate?
The product is reliable for data integrity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle GoldenGate?
The pricing of Oracle GoldenGate depends on the discount we receive from Oracle. If the customer orders a larger quantity, we get a more flexible price. The list price is high, and the price can so...
What needs improvement with Oracle GoldenGate?
It would be helpful if we had an API for the patching and for upgrading from one version or from a build to another build in future updates of Oracle GoldenGate. If AI was doing patching, it would ...
How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?
IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...
What do you like most about VMware RabbitMQ?
RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the pro...
 

Also Known As

GoldenGate
Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

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Sample Customers

Japan Exchange Group, Daewoo E&C, Herbalife, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Canon, Turk Telekom
General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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