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JBoss ESB vs Oracle Database comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

JBoss ESB
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (8th)
Oracle Database
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
292
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (2nd), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

JBoss ESB and Oracle Database aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. JBoss ESB is designed for Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and holds a mindshare of 4.0%, up 3.1% compared to last year.
Oracle Database, on the other hand, focuses on Relational Databases Tools, holds 10.9% mindshare, down 12.3% since last year.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
JBoss ESB4.0%
Mule ESB16.6%
IBM Integration Bus15.4%
Other64.0%
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Database10.9%
SQL Server10.7%
IBM Db2 Database6.3%
Other72.1%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Q&A Highlights

it_user689427 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech company with 51-200 employees
May 12, 2020
 

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Senior Software Engineer at Deloitte
Efficient orchestration and security features improve business processes effortlessly
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start times and reduced memory footprints. Better cold-start performance in containers should be emphasized. Cloud-native features must be enhanced since many enterprises are shifting to Kubernetes and OpenShift, making EAP more cloud-friendly. This could include providing smaller container images, native auto-scaling support, and improved integration with cloud configuration services. Enhancing the developer experience is crucial; while the current configuration is powerful, it can be complex for newcomers. As an experienced user, I navigate it easily, but newcomers struggle due to heavy reliance on XML configuration. Transitioning to a JSON-based configuration or YAML format would be beneficial, and simplifications in clustering setup for local testing would greatly assist users.
Muhammad Usman Muzaffar - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Vice President IT Operations at ZTBL
Running secure internal banking applications has been reliable and supports fast deployments
I am still working with Oracle products. I am still using Enterprise Manager 14c. I am using Oracle Database, Oracle ExaCC, Oracle EBS, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Linux. I can answer questions about my experience with WebLogic Suite. I use it in my company. I have not used WebLogic's diagnostic tools. I do not utilize its lifecycle management features. I do not have much experience with WebLogic Java EE support, as I just deploy the application and the other team utilizes this server. I am not directly involved in WebLogic. I have been using Oracle Linux myself. The deployment is local, on-premises. I have been working with Enterprise Manager as well. All the components of Oracle I am using are on-premises. I use Oracle 19c database, Oracle ExaCC, Exadata on Cloud at Customer. I have been using Oracle Linux, Enterprise Manager, and databases as well. I have been working with Oracle Database for about 20 years. My experience has been 100% positive with Oracle Database. I have utilized its Real Application Clusters along with Data Guard. I do not use Oracle's Advanced Analytics and machine learning features right now. I have given this review an overall rating of 9 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use; I can download the trial version and just give it a go."
"The solution is very easy to use. I can download the trial version and just give it a go."
"Using the product, we make less mistakes, are more organized and faster than if we did it any another way."
"For people who have a huge volume of data and they need good response time, Oracle is a good choice for them."
"I am not an IT person, I am an end-user of this solution, and based on my experience, it is comfortable to work with, everything is okay, the data is timely available, and it can also be easily integrated."
"It seems to work."
"You can scale the solution if you need to. Its scalability is good."
"It is one of the most reliable database systems."
"Compared to other databases, Oracle Database is very simple to manage in terms of the database itself."
"The Oracle Database is a monster, with many faces and many parts."
 

Cons

"The EPA, from what I understand, lacks a lot of features and it doesn't really know how to interface with legacy systems or how to develop APIs for legacy systems."
"JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments."
"The EPA, from what I understand, lacks a lot of features and it doesn't really know how to interface with legacy systems or how to develop APIs for legacy systems."
"The price tag is very high and most cannot afford it."
"In my opinion, the pricing of all the additional tools that Oracle provides is very complicated. The pricing model is very unfriendly for the user, and for the web vendors."
"They should reduce its price and provide faster support."
"Security is an area that needs to be improved."
"It needs to be more stable, as recently we have experienced some issues."
"The monitoring system is not very user friendly and could include a graphic interface."
"The pricing is expensive, which is a major issue."
"When it comes to Oracle, the only complaint that I have is their support. For business-critical cases, finding support is a little bit difficult because of the timezone difference."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licenses could definitely be cheaper."
"Oracle Databases license and maintenance prices are too high. The government ministry of finance gives us our budget and this solution is too expensive."
"Our licensing costs are between $40,000 and $50,000 per year. Those are the costs that cover maintenance and licensing."
"The licensing and support pricing for Oracle Database is a bit expensive, as it is a top-of-the-line product. We'd like for its price to be lower."
"The Oracle license is quite expensive, and we pay on a yearly basis."
"The price of Oracle Database could improve, it is expensive and they are paid annually. We are looking for lower pricing and flexible pricing plans, they are very rigid in the price."
"It is quite expensive."
"We are on an annual license for the use of this solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business87
Midsize Enterprise65
Large Enterprise179
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with JBoss ESB?
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start ti...
What advice do you have for others considering JBoss ESB?
I am currently using JBoss ESB as an end user. I chose JBoss ESB because it is excellent for open source Java, Java EE, and Jakarta applications. Initially developed by JBoss, it was later acquired...
What is your primary use case for JBoss ESB?
I used JBoss ESB for banking API and banking software. We created our own modules since banking APIs and banking applications require extensive security measures. Since banks handle sensitive finan...
How do you run Oracle Database at your organization and why?
My company has been using Oracle Exadata Database Service for some years now, and we are happy with it. I will allow myself to answer your questions about why and what benefits it provides us with ...
Do you know of any disadvantages of Oracle Database?
Undoubtedly, Oracle Database is a top product in its category. But it does have its disadvantages, and for me and my organization, that has been the limitations of the product. When it comes to Ora...
What is the best use for Oracle Database?
Oracle Database is flexible and can be used for many things. My company's main use case for this product is for storing data. We benefit from its high level of security as well as from the fact tha...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

No data available
Oracle 12c, RDBMS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rancore, Sprint, ResMed, Brazil's Ministry of Health, ING Services Polska
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