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Jeremy Lee - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at SandFil International
Reseller
Apr 3, 2024
Enables us to support applications
Pros and Cons
  • "We use Oracle Database to run applications. We use it for our clients' databases and applications."
  • "The product is expensive."

What is our primary use case?

We use Oracle Database to run applications. We use it for our clients' databases and applications.

Whenever a client has problems or requires new implementations, they approach us. We provide training and coaching with application implementations. Currently, one such implementation is underway in the UK.

What is most valuable?

The product is very stable. We use it for supporting applications, including data warehousing.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be cheaper and adopt AI space.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for 25 years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution’s scalability is good. It caters to small and medium enterprises with different products and ranges.

I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support could get better.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is quite simple. We mostly use the installation pack and code pack. Our setup includes a script center, shell scripts, and commercial Java courses.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

We use database clusters for different clients depending on the SLA. We use Oracle Clusterware and Oracle Advanced Compression. We use These specific options for various clients; however, the selection depends on the client's needs.

We have robust protection measures that are ensured using encryption technologies such as Transparent Database Encryption provided by Oracle. These features are available across all our database offerings, and we have implemented them for our clients accordingly.

We are heavily involved in AI development, and eventually, our products are tailored to fit into the AI space seamlessly.

Integrations are pretty transparent based on the type of solutions and the specific customer requirements. Customer relations between Oracle products are typically straightforward, whereas integrating with third-party products may present some challenges.

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

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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MahmoudMohamed1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Engineer at Tatweer Educational Technologies Company - TETCO
Real User
Jan 8, 2024
A stable solution for data storage but has poor support

What is our primary use case?

Oracle database stores system data accessed by desktop users, primarily for HR and ERP systems. I plan to implement some custom functionalities for standard operations.

What is most valuable?

Oracle Database is suitable for large enterprises.

What needs improvement?

Some applications use specialized hardware to optimize query processing. I've received customization requests for call recordings and other features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Many team members are using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support takes longer time to respond.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex.

I rate the initial setup two out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

What other advice do I have?

You need an experienced Oracle administrator to maintain the solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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SS36 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Architeture at Enformatik Yazılım Bilgi Teknolojileri Mühendislik Ltd.
Real User
Jan 5, 2024
The solution provides high availability, but it should enable users to administer the database easily
Pros and Cons
  • "The product provides high availability."
  • "The product must provide an autonomous database."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is used for accessing and restoring data.

What is most valuable?

The product provides high availability. I can easily use the product because I have 20 to 25 years of database experience.

What needs improvement?

The product must provide an autonomous database. It should enable users to administer the database easily like other open-source databases. Oracle RAC must be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the solution currently.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is stable. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s scalability a five out of ten. We need too many servers. Our customers use the product, and we support them. Our customers have about 100 users, including developers and managers. We are planning to increase the number of users.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used primitive tools before.

How was the initial setup?

We need four people to deploy the product.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the pricing a five out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

We are solution partners. Oracle Database is an enterprise solution with high availability. It's for professionals. Overall, I rate the product a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Victor Hugo Morales Vivas - PeerSpot reviewer
Jefe de Infraestructura y Servicios de TI at Grupo ASD
MSP
May 18, 2023
Responsive, highly stable, but expensive
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Oracle Database is its responsiveness."
  • "The price of the solution should be lower."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Oracle Database for the database use cases.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Oracle Database is its responsiveness.

What needs improvement?

The price of the solution should be lower.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Database is highly stable.

I rate the stability of Oracle Database a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability of Oracle Database a ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I rate support of Oracle Database a ten out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Oracle Database is simple.

What was our ROI?

I have not seen a return on investment because of the high cost.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Oracle Database is too expensive.

We might be switching solutions because the price is too high.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is this solution is great in capabilities and functionality but it is too expensive.

I rate Oracle Database a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1829532 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Developer Individual Contributor at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Apr 17, 2022
A well-developed solution with excellent partitioning
Pros and Cons
  • "Partitioning is the most valuable feature."
  • "Oracle Database is stable and reliable."
  • "It would be useful if I could connect to an expert for one-on-one help."
  • "It would be useful if I could connect to an expert for one-on-one help."

What is our primary use case?

I mainly use this solution for data warehouse applications, report generation, and transactional data processing.

What is most valuable?

Partitioning is the most valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

It would be useful if I could connect to an expert for one-on-one help.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Oracle Database for more than twenty years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Database is stable and reliable.

How was the initial setup?

The basic initial setup was straightforward, but a professional would be required if the solution needed to be fine-tuned.

What was our ROI?

I've seen a good ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Oracle Database is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Oracle Database to others - it's a well-developed solution and is accepted on the market. I would give it a rating of eight out of ten.

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ABDURRAHIM - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager - Radio Frequency Planning at X-Net Ltd.
Real User
Mar 26, 2022
High performance, reliable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "What is most valuable with the Oracle Database is the performance."
  • "What is most valuable with the Oracle Database is the performance."
  • "Oracle Database could improve security to make the solution better in the future."
  • "Oracle Database could improve security to make the solution better in the future."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Oracle Database to store information.

What is most valuable?

What is most valuable with the Oracle Database is the performance.

What needs improvement?

Oracle Database could improve security to make the solution better in the future.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for approximately six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Database is reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is very good in Oracle Database.

We have approximately 17 employees that are using this solution. In the future, we will have many more.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I was previously using Microsoft Excel.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of the Oracle Database is user-friendly. The process did not take long to complete.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is a license required to use Oracle Database.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Oracle Database a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Systems Engineer at NTT DATA
Real User
Top 10
Mar 22, 2022
Responsive support, simple deployment, and highly stable
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database is the maturity of the solution."
  • "We are happy with Oracle Database."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Oracle Database for financial applications.

    What is most valuable?

    One of the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database is the maturity of the solution.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Oracle Database for approximately five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Oracle Database is a highly stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The workloads of Oracle Database are scalable.

    We have approximately 50 people using the solution. We do have plans to increase the number of users but not at the moment.

    How are customer service and support?

    The support from Oracle is fairly good. They have knowledge-based articles that you can consult before you need their direct support, we're happy with the support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup of the Oracle Database is straightforward. However, it does require some skills and knowledge. The process takes approximately two hours.

    What about the implementation team?

    We used two internal engineers for the implementation of the Oracle Database.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The Oracle Database licensing price could be less expensive. We pay annually for the use of the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    We are happy with Oracle Database.

    I rate Oracle Database a right out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Mudasir Shafi - PeerSpot reviewer
    Testing Lead at Enstoa
    Real User
    Mar 22, 2022
    Good support, good performance, and easy to implement
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is stable, and its performance is good. Its interface is also fine."
    • "We have already been using it for a long time, and we have no need to move to another product."
    • "Its security is good, but it could be more secure."
    • "Its security is good, but it could be more secure."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using it to store information. We are using Oracle Database 12.

    What is most valuable?

    It is stable, and its performance is good. Its interface is also fine.

    What needs improvement?

    Its security is good, but it could be more secure.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Oracle Database for two to three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have a lot of users at the moment. We have a couple of hundred users because it is used by different teams. We are, for sure, going to increase its usage.

    How are customer service and support?

    Their support is very good.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have been using Oracle Database for a long time. We didn't use anything else previously.

    How was the initial setup?

    It is straightforward. We have no problems with it. It takes three to four hours.

    What about the implementation team?

    We implemented it in-house.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It has an annual subscription. It is an Oracle product, so it is a bit expensive, but that's fine. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this product to others. We have already been using it for a long time, and we have no need to move to another product. It is very good.

    I would rate this product a nine out of 10.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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