I like the performance power and the interface of the solution.
Works
Good performance and interface
Pros and Cons
- "I like the performance power and the interface of the solution."
- "I like the performance power and the interface of the solution."
- "Problems can arise if there are too many requirements or a lot of details which must be applied to connect the software to the database."
- "Problems can arise if there are too many requirements or a lot of details which must be applied to connect the software to the database."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
I encountered problems when developing solutions or when the developers needed to know or check many things to connect to the database. Problems can arise if there are too many requirements or a lot of details which must be applied to connect the software to the database. There may be a need to have the client in the host machine and have other files registered. Once the connection is made with the database the problem is resolved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Database for six years.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is privately deployed and solely with on-premises products.
I develop solutions.
I rate Oracle Database as a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sr. Solution Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
A stable and scalable database solution with a useful query optimization feature
Pros and Cons
- "I like the query part and the optimization of the query to get the data. I also like its speedy recovery and stability. In the security part, the loss of data is minimal for any crashes that could happen. First of all, it might not occur, or if it happens, the recovery of the data is smoother than others."
- "I like the query part and the optimization of the query to get the data, and I also like its speedy recovery and stability, and in the security part, the loss of data is minimal for any crashes that could happen, and if it happens, the recovery of the data is smoother than others."
- "It would be better if the administrator part could be simplified. At the moment, we need specialized skills for managing or administering Oracle Database. If that is simplified, my juniors or basic database engineers could use it. Right now, we need specific administrative skills to manage the Oracle Server."
- "It would be better if the administrator part could be simplified. At the moment, we need specialized skills for managing or administering Oracle Database."
What is our primary use case?
We are using a BI solution and Oracle Transaction Server for transaction data. So, transactional data is being stored in the Oracle Database.
What is most valuable?
I like the query part and the optimization of the query to get the data. I also like its speedy recovery and stability. In the security part, the loss of data is minimal for any crashes that could happen. First of all, it might not occur, but if it happens, the recovery of the data is smoother than others.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if the administrator part could be simplified. At the moment, we need specialized skills for managing or administering Oracle Database. If that is simplified, my juniors or basic database engineers could use it. Right now, we need specific administrative skills to manage the Oracle Server.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been dealing with Oracle Database for more than a decade.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Database is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Database is definitely scalable. For the project we are working on, the team size is around 500 to 600 engineers. But not everyone is working on Oracle. Even if we go with the 10% or 5% count, you still end up with 20 to 50 people who are dealing with the SQL queries, day in, day out.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this database solution to potential users, but it depends on their specific business needs.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Oracle Database an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Senior Manager -Datacenter Planning and Operations at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
A stable database solution with high performance levels
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle Database is very stable. In terms of stability and performance, Oracle is super. On the database side, Oracle is number one in our tests."
- "Oracle Database is very stable; in terms of stability and performance, Oracle is super, and on the database side, Oracle is number one in our tests."
- "The price could be better. Oracle Database could also be easier to scale."
- "The price could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We are running Oracle databases in Oracle Exadata.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Database is very stable. In terms of stability and performance, Oracle is super. On the database side, Oracle is number one in our tests.
What needs improvement?
The price could be better. Oracle Database could also be easier to scale.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Database for quite a long time, and probably since 2002.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Database is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Database could be easier to scale. As Exadata is not easily scalable, Oracle Database is also not easy to scale. We have over 10,000 applications running on Oracle Database.
How are customer service and support?
We use a local Oracle company for support, and they help us whenever someone has an issue.
How was the initial setup?
We have done a lot of Oracle Database installations, and we are pretty familiar with it. So, it's easy for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The Oracle license is quite expensive, and we pay on a yearly basis.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Oracle Database to new users if they can afford the price.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Oracle Database a ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Systems Administrator at Dairibord
Stable and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features is the stability."
- "This solution is very, very, very stable."
- "Oracle Database could be improved by adding more automation."
- "Oracle Database could be improved by adding more automation."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is for managing our ERP solutions. We use SAP as well. Oracle Database is deployed on-prem.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features is the stability.
What needs improvement?
Oracle Database could be improved by adding more automation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Database for around 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is very, very, very stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We didn't use another solution before Oracle. At that time, I think most of the applications that we were using weren't running on a database.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very straightforward. I have no complaints. We did it ourselves and it didn't take much time. I think we've done it three times and you can install it in a day or two. We've also done upgrades along the way.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for a yearly licensing subscription. Funds permitting, we have plans to increase usage for Oracle Database in the new year.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Oracle Database a 10 out of 10. I would definitely recommend this solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Systems Support Manager at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
A reliable solution
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is a reliable database."
- "The solution is a reliable database."
- "Support is not available when one encounters problems."
- "Support is not available when one encounters problems."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product as a hotel solution, a hotel PMS program.
What needs improvement?
Support is not available when one encounters problems. The database has performance parameters.
It would be nice to be able to switch cluster features for creating multiple databases towards business continuity.
Installation of SQL Server is comparatively much easier than that of Oracle Database.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Database in excess of ten or fifteen years.
How are customer service and support?
Support is not easily obtainable when one encounters issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
There is no comparable difference SQL Server's usage and that of Oracle Database. They are both reliable databases. Owing to program decisions, certain products make use of Azure SQL and others Oracle.
SQL Server has a considerably easier installation than Oracle Database.
I give both Oracle Database and SQL Server a rating of nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
SQL Server's installation is considerably easier than that of Oracle Database.
What other advice do I have?
Both SQL Server and Oracle Database are deployed as private clouds.
I rate Oracle Database as a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Manager IT Development at Sostenia
Offers solid cloud and API features
Pros and Cons
- "The features that I have found most valuable are its cloud and API features."
- "I do recommend Oracle Database to anyone considering it."
- "Their support and price could both be improved."
- "Their support and price could both be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use the Oracle Database for our CRM and transportation management.
What is most valuable?
The features that I have found most valuable are its cloud and API features.
What needs improvement?
Their support and price could both be improved.
In future releases I would like to see it more administrable on cloud.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Database for 14 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Database is scalable.
We have 200 people using it for now with plans to increase usage.
We have two people on it for maintenance.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate their technical support at eight or nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was not very easy.
It took two months.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a monthly license.
What other advice do I have?
I do recommend Oracle Database to anyone considering it.
On a scale of one to ten, I would give it a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
System Analyst and Team Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
High quality features, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle Database has high-level features that are very good."
- "Oracle Database has high-level features that are very good."
- "The solution could improve security."
- "The solution could improve security."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Oracle Database for corporation development.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Database has high-level features that are very good.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been Oracle Database for approximately 12 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 200 users using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used MySQL.
What about the implementation team?
We have a four-person team that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is expensive compared to other database solutions. We are on an annual subscription.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Oracle Database a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CIO at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides great security and support for our business
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has great security."
- "There are two valuable features for us; the security of the solution and the availability that this database offers us."
- "Lacks features that would improve database performance."
- "The performance could be improved and I think they should work towards providing features that will improve database performance."
What is our primary use case?
This solution is the corporate base that supports ERP solutions and all our systems. We are customers of Oracle and I'm the CIO.
What is most valuable?
There are two valuable features for us; the security of the solution and the availability that this database offers us. With the increased move to digital processes, availability is very important for supporting our business.
What needs improvement?
The performance could be improved and I think they should work towards providing features that will improve database performance. It would also be helpful if they could come up with something to detect performance problems more easily.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. Our company has over 1,000 users and we'll keep it at that for the time being.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite straightforward but it requires a professional Oracle database administrator who is an in-house employee.
What other advice do I have?
It's important to evaluate the availability in a corporate database. It's also worth assessing how the database is protected against cyber attacks and how difficult it is to maintain and administer it.
I rate this solution nine out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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