Oracle Database Appliance Reviews

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

They could incorporate a more secure and internet-centric management system for the platform.

I have been working with Oracle Database for over 24 years. I started working with Oracle Database Appliance about two to three years ago by acquiring a new machine for my database needs.

The scalability of the Oracle Database Appliance is satisfactory, particularly when compared to the extensive cloud scaling capabilities.

The technical support services are good.

Positive

The platform is easy to install for me as I am an expert in Oracle. I have worked as an application developer and programmer for the past 24 years. Thus, the setup is not a major issue for me.

The Return on Investment (ROI) for Oracle Database Appliance is positive, particularly when considering the support and overall quality of the machine. Oracle's support, although initially less expensive, proves to be superior in the long run compared to other hardware solutions. The machine's quality surpasses that of competitors like Nutanix. While the upfront cost may be slightly higher, the investment is justified.

The product is costly. However, it is the price is justifiable for the excellent technology it offers.

We evaluated different versions of the product. We considered storage extendability and high availability while making purchase decisions.

We opted for Oracle Database Appliance utilizing software and hardware to create a comprehensive Oracle environment. We wanted to implement a private cloud that seamlessly connects with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), forming a hybrid solution. However, due to budget constraints, the decision was made to start with ODA and gradually expand the infrastructure to align with the initial vision, incorporating private and public cloud components as the company grows.

The product’s licensing structure tied to processors is advantageous compared to non-Oracle alternatives. It simplifies the database management tasks by providing frequent updates and high availability.

The integrated systems approach of the application has significantly impacted our IT efficiency. It consolidates applications within the same machine, avoiding the need to distribute them across multiple machines. As we evolve towards a private cloud infrastructure, the synergy between ODA and the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance for connecting two to three machines.

I advise others to use the product for better pricing and licensing. I rate it a ten out of ten.

Our production database and development are in Oracle Database Appliance. We currently only have one machine, so we are thinking of buying another two. 

Oracle Database Appliance is scalable. It is a great solution for Oracle Database. This is the best hardware environment you can do it.

The feature that I would like to see improve is the interface. It is really not good. I almost have to work on script by script in it. There is always some issue with the user interface.

A firewall feature embedded in the solution would be good as well. 

I have been using Oracle Database Appliance for four years. 

Oracle Database Appliance is very stable. 

Oracle Database Appliance is scalable. On a scale of one to 10, with one being bad and 10 being good, I would rate this solution a nine for scalability. 

We have been trying to upgrade our database since July of 2022. We have had to open a lot of service requests with Oracle's support. We ended up solving our issue with our developers here in Brazil. I realized then that Oracle's local support do not talk to other Oracle support people who. It's very strange; sometimes it feels like two different companies.

Neutral

We previously used Posters for a minor database. We switched because it was too small. Oracle Database Appliance is much cheaper for us to use overall. 

The initial setup was very difficult for us. It took us 20 to 25 days. 

Oracle Database Appliance is very expensive. On a scale of one to 10, with one being cheap and 10 being expensive, I would rate Oracle Database Appliance a seven. 

My advice for those looking to implement this solution is: it's a great solution but you will need two machines to run it. 

The product is good value for money. It is a secure solution. 

Overall, on a scale of one to ten, I would give Oracle Database Appliance an eight. 

The tool is a specific and effective system. I am impressed with its usability. 

The tool's setup can be easier. 

The solution is stable. 

The product is scalable. 

The tool's setup is little complex. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

We use the solution for our enterprise applications.

Oracle is a stable database.

The setup is a bit complex.

I have been using the solution for many years.

The tool is stable.

The tool is scalable. All my key applications are on Oracle. We might increase the usage depending on the business growth.

I have contacted support. We have a good relationship with the team.

We have used MySQL and PostgreSQL.

The solution can be deployed in-house.

We have seen some value in the solution.

Oracle’s pricing is ridiculously high.

I would recommend the product if someone is using very data-sensitive applications. Overall, I rate the product a seven out of ten.

The product’s valuable feature is its capability to pre-configure and pre-install the settings. We can easily manage the website.

The product's technical support services need improvement. 

We have been using Oracle Database Appliance since 2014.

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.

The technical support services regarding hardware issues could be better.

We switched to Oracle Database Appliance from the commodity server for better compatibility and performance.

Oracle Database Appliance is easy to implement. It takes two to five hours or up to a day to complete. It needs a basic understanding of how all the product works and the process of allocating the IPs. A team of three people executes the deployment.

The product is pre-implemented in appliances. It doesn’t require any further improvement. It is suitable for mid-sized companies.

I rate it a ten out of ten.

We usually provide insurance operations software. Therefore, we sell applications to insurance companies, and we use the ODA to configure them to run the application.

I think one of the reasons I was looking for a comparison between the SPARC and the Oracle Database Appliance is because, with most other services, we can't get everything combined as we can with the Oracle Database Appliance. We would have to get a server, extra storage, and other devices to set up shop. With the Oracle Database Appliance, once we put our application on the solution, it is enough.

The most valuable feature of the solution is the ability to combine all the data without the need for additional devices.

I am certain that Oracle Servers do not have RAM, not even the usual RAM, or usually obtain OCP. It would be beneficial to have dedicated RAM included in the Oracle Database Appliance.

I have been using the solution for four years.

Oracle Database Appliance is extremely stable.

Although we have not needed to scale the solution yet, Oracle Database Appliance is scalable.

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes one business day.

We implement the solution in-house with the assistance of Oracle technical support when required.

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. Otherwise, we would have to purchase components from different sources, assemble them, and then pay to resolve any stability issues that arise.

I give the solution an eight out of ten. 

There are no other solutions similar to Oracle Database Appliance on the market. I've been looking for others to have compared, but there are none.

Oracle Database Appliance is a good solution and I recommend it.

We use the solution for operational purposes. It is the core app built on top of it.

I like the solution’s performance.

The solution requires improvement regarding scalability and artificial intelligence.

I have been using Oracle Database Appliance as a customer for eight years.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

Around 100 people are using this solution daily.

I rate the solution’s scalability a four or five out of ten.

The initial setup is easy.
I rate the solution’s setup an eight out of ten.

The solution requires six or seven in-house people to deploy.

I rate the solution’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

We need three people, including a Linux expert, for the solution’s maintenance.
I recommend the solution for operational purposes with performance on-prem.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We are using it in our companies. We work with others, especially at the enterprise level.

The product is very light. By that I mean, in terms of response rate, it's light. 

Oracle can handle a lot of data.

The implementation process is easy.

There are more freeware options out there these days that are less costly if you are a company that can work in the cloud environment. They are much better than Oracle in the price to value ratio.

Even though the solution can handle a lot of data, it's just too expensive currently.

There should be more analysis for debugging. Right now, this is only available in the Enterprise Edition. If you have the Standard Edition, like us, you're stuck with some limited functionalities. In order to access the best features, you need to level up to the Enterprise Edition.

The software comes with only four cores, which is not really very advisable. It doesn't really help in terms of the modern way of working. While the machines are getting better, at the same time they tend to run a lot of test databases, like virtual machines, and Oracle doesn't work well with all of that. It's only JBM that they work well with.

Technical support is not very helpful if you only have the Standard Edition.

They should work ell with other machines. If it could integrate better, it might be more user-friendly for businesses. 

I've been using the solution for more than five years. 

It's stable. We've had hitches, however. We have been been using the Standard Edition, so there have been many hitches in that due to the fact that you need the Enterprise Edition and a diagnostic pack to do what we need in order to investigate. That's where we find most of our issues. It's very hard to populate. If you look at the other DBs in the same price range, the functionality is a lot more in terms of diagnostic tools, in terms of helping in resolving issues. The Standard Edition does not solve those problems.

The solution is scalable to an extent. If you look at the Enterprise Edition, yes, it's scalable at the cost, not scalable per se, just scalable at a huge cost. If you're meeting the revenues, if you're large enough to afford it, that's fine. Otherwise, no, it does not scale well.

We have three people, off and on, who work on the product. It doesn't have that many user requirements. We are still not such a huge company, so three people off and on are enough. We have one person on it during the day, one at night, and one extra that can cover.

We need technical support sometimes, however, not much help is covered with the Standard Edition. The best advice we get is "Move to Enterprise, then we can solve all your problems." That's where it is. I wouldn't rate technical support that high.

The implementation process was easy in terms of deployment, however, it's a physical installation which just adds to the overall cost of the solution. 

It's not just the solution that's expensive, it's the resources you need to think about that are expensive. In COVID times, these costs were especially rough. It's hard to justify a huge cost, especially in an enterprise. 

I'm a customer. I'm not a partner or a reseller of Oracle.

I would advise potential new users to make a good business plan. Think about the cost, especially the per-transaction cost. And what size of database that you're going to need. Oracle is a Ferrari. A Ferrari is an unreliable and expensive machine. It's an expensive purchase. As you scale, the Oracle costs will also go up. It's not like you have a fixed cost now and you not going to have a fixed cost later. You will have a fixed cost on the Oracle and it will keep on increasing. From that perspective, the business plan needs to be right. 

There are some regulatory areas that we happen to be in that means we can't move to the cloud. That is why we are still with Oracle. If we could move to the cloud, we would not be with Oracle. 

My biggest consideration is the price/value ratio, especially nowadays. Oracle was good when the only other alternative was IBM, and now, not so much. I would say if you're a large business then maybe it's a seven out of ten. If you're a small business then maybe a four out of ten. In general, I would rate it a six out of ten.