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Subdirector of Support for Production at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
A database solution that has good support but needs to provide quick access to the disc
Pros and Cons
  • "With VMware Tanzu Greenplum, one can make a huge database table and analyze the queries by adding in the SQL command. Some hint or command for the query goes over the multi-parallel execution."
  • "VMware Tanzu Greenplum needs improvement in the memory area and improved methods for quick access to the disc. So, one of the quick goals of Greenplum must work on enhancing access to the disc by adding hints in the database."

What is most valuable?

With VMware Tanzu Greenplum, one can make a huge database table and analyze the queries by adding in the SQL command. Some hint or command for the query goes over the multi-parallel execution. Also, queries can be sent quickly to other database systems.

What needs improvement?

VMware Tanzu Greenplum needs improvement in the memory area and improved methods for quick access to the disc. So, one of the quick goals of Greenplum must work on enhancing access to the disc by adding hints in the database.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware Tanzu Greenplum since 2017. I have installed the ring through the Dell Dell Platform, the EMC platform, and the DX100.

How are customer service and support?

We use the VMware Tanzu Greenplum support directly, the community for open source Greenplum database. I rate it a seven out of ten.

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How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was complex because of the architecture we used. Ten people are needed to maintain the product, of which eight are DBAs, and two support the operating system as the administrator.

What other advice do I have?

For the support network of the product, overall installation, use of the database, and improved database and support, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Solutions Engineer at VST-ECS Philippines Inc.
Real User
Allows you to benefit from the contributions of a vibrant community of developers
Pros and Cons
  • "It's super easy to deploy and it also supports different languages and analytics."
  • "They should add more analytics. Their documentation could also be improved so that I don't have to bother my co-workers and tech support so often."

What is most valuable?

It's super easy to deploy and it also supports different languages and analytics.

What needs improvement?

As of now, I honestly don't see any room for improvement. I am very happy with this solution, It's helped me a lot.

They should add more analytics. Their documentation could also be improved so that I don't have to bother my coworkers and tech support so often. 

They should advertise more and make it easier for consumers to leave feedback. That way, customers could read the reviews and decide if it's the right solution for them and their needs.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware Tanzu Greenplum for roughly one year.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware Tanzu Greenplum is both scalable and stable.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is great.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. Deployment took us roughly one or two days.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend VMware Tanzu Greenplum. It's open-source and the support is great. It's also relatively cheap compared to similar solutions.

Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of ten — I really like it.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Integration Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Easy installation, excellent price point, with room for ongoing scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature for me is that it is open source. The licensing costs are really low and they are transparent."
  • "I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is as a messaging broker between enterprise applications. It makes for reliable and secure communication.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature for me is that it is open source. The licensing costs are really low and they are transparent. You know how much you are going to pay if you want the commercial version. If you want the open-source version, you do not have to pay anything and that is just as reliable as the commercial one.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with VMware RabbitMQ for the past eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is highly stable, reliable, and persistent.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware RabbitMQ is definitely scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is excellent.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very easy and takes about five minutes to install.

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

If you want to pay for the licensing it costs eight hundred dollars per CPU core annually with the support.

What other advice do I have?

I would give the following advice prepare a demo, with the vendor and check if it really applies to their needs. I would rate VMware RabbitMQ a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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