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MIMIX [EOL] vs Nutanix Database Service comparison

IBM and Nutanix are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.
MIMIX [EOL]
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    95% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    MIMIX [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.8
    Number of Reviews
    21
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Nutanix Database Service
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.4
    Number of Reviews
    29
    Ranking in other categories
    Database Development and Management (3rd)
     

    Featured Reviews

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    A solution that offers excellent replication and easy implementation
    We primarily use the solution for backup replication The most valuable feature is data replication. Everything about the solution is very simple, which makes it easy to use. The solution could use better dashboards for new users. They can look complicated until you get used to using the…
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    Prasad Pimple - PeerSpot reviewer
    Enhancing database management with operational efficiency but needs better compatibility
    Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic. Due to increasing adoption among enterprise clients, integration with Kubernetes platforms is also needed. Furthermore, the product can benefit from improving its understanding of architectural setup and communicating its limitations to users and partners.
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    Pros

    "The initial setup is straightforward. It's very easy to implement the solution. Deployment took about one hour. You only need one person for deployment and maintenance, so long as that person has a good background of administration and operation."
    "We have an enterprise-level backup product that we're required to use, so we don't rely on Era's version. [But] it could be an awesome first-line backup. It's very elegant the way they designed it. It's quick and it doesn't take up nearly as much storage space as traditional backups. It would definitely help to save on tier-one storage."
    "The patching is the most valuable feature. We spent a lot of time and effort on the patching of our SQL instances after hours. With Nutanix Era, you can schedule and automate them during your normal operational hours (during the day). You schedule all the patching, then everything happens automatically with minor tickets from the engineer. So, our patching, which took four hours, went down to an hour for the engineer. This is much better for us from a return on investment perspective."
    "It has wizards that are very helpful in the installation, and it handles automation as well as virtualization once deployed."
    "There are a lot of options for working with the database."
    "Nutanix Era effectively reduces operational overheads by streamlining the application team's implementation of multiple environments."
    "One feature that is very good is the backup and validation process that's built into Era."
    "We use the solution to save costs and simplify operations."
    "AI has been deployed within Nutanix. It's very easy to provision the machine within minutes of the application orders. They can hand those over and work along with the AI team to get the data available quickly for business analysis."
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    Cons

    "The solution could use better dashboards for new users. They can look complicated until you get used to using the solution."
    "Nutanix Database Service can be improved by enhancing logging; when we're trying to look for errors, one of the hiccups we always run into is that it's very hard to pinpoint and look through the logs."
    "The updating of the database engine is something that can be improved. For example, assume that we are using PostgreSQL out of the box, and it is version 10. If we want to migrate to version 11, 12, or 13, then it is not very easy to do that using Nutanix Era."
    "The graphical user interfaces could be much more user-friendly. They are already user-friendly, but they could be simpler so that we do not need L3 staff to handle them. If they were simpler, we could also have some command center or L1/L1.5 associates do some housekeeping activities on it."
    "The solution could improve by providing more support for more vendors."
    "If there were data integration services included with the platform then it would be interesting, and it would help us a lot."
    "Patch management is an issue as it regularly causes stability problems."
    "We faced some performance issues with Nutanix."
    "There will always be room for improvement, there is nothing perfect from day one. There are some technical challenges that we have with NDS. I believe with time it will be sorted out."
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    Pricing and Cost Advice

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    "Pricing wasn't a surprise. It was what we were expecting it to be."
    "Not everyone can afford it. It's a bit expensive, so the price has to be improved."
    "The licensed-based pricing is confusing and too high."
    "The tool is expensive."
    "On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
    "This solution is reasonably priced."
    "It is amazing. The pricing compared to the time saved is nothing. It's worth the cost."
    "Era is quite expensive. The thing that will be a showstopper for them in the long run is if you look at it from a technical perspective on what it provides and weigh it up against consolidation of multiple other software suites."
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    Computer Software Company
    22%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
    Government
    7%
    Transportation Company
    6%
     

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    What do you like most about Nutanix Database Service?
    The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Database Service?
    It is amazing. The pricing compared to the time saved is nothing. It's worth the cost.
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    What needs improvement with Nutanix Database Service?
    It has already saved me a lot of time, but it can still improve. In the past, there were built-in templates, and now, for some particular databases, I have to create my own templates and push them ...
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    Also Known As

    Vision Solutions MIMIX
    Nutanix Era
     

    Overview

    Complete, Scalable HA/DR Protection for IBM i

    What's New in MIMIX Availability 8.0?Today’s business environment demands continuous availability no matter what. Thousands of companies worldwide – from small businesses to global enterprises – count on MIMIX Availability to keep their data safe and their operations running smoothly. MIMIX Availability is the trusted industry leader in IBM i high availability and disaster recovery, protecting businesses from catastrophic events, server or storage failure, human error and even downtime normally associated with routine maintenance, queries, reports or backups.

    IBM
    Nutanix Database Service (NDB) simplifies and automates database lifecycle management across on-premises and public clouds for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases.
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    Sample Customers

    ACG Automotive, Autoliv, Takataês Manufacturing, AMPORTS, Faurecia, Unipres, Wheeler Machinery Company, PennEngineering, Parsons Corporation, Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd. India, Amway India
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