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reviewer1189236 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Scalable with good technical support and excellent stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very stable with the performance being very reliable."
  • "The security of the solution could be improved. It's an area that isn't as good as it could be."

What is our primary use case?

We are primarily using the solution for Oracle RAC - Real Application Clusters.

What is most valuable?

The solution is very stable with the performance being very reliable. 

We've found that it is very easy to scale the solution.

The installation is very simple and straightforward. The deployment process happens very quickly.

Technical support has always been helpful and knowledgeable. 

What needs improvement?

The security of the solution could be improved. It's an area that isn't as good as it could be.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about ten years or so. It has been approximately a decade. I've used the solution for a long time.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. The performance is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's very good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale quite well. A company that needs to expand it, it can do so with relative ease. We haven't found any issues or shortcomings in that respect.

We have about 50 or so people in our organization that are using it at this time.

Although it hasn't been fully decided, we may increase usage in the future.

How are customer service and support?

We have dealt with technical support in the past. They have been helpful and responsive. We're quite satisfied with the level of service we receive. I have no complaints.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex. It's very easy. A company shouldn't have any issues with the initial setup.

The deployment is very fast. It takes about an hour or so. 

We have 10 engineers that are capable of implementing the solution.

What about the implementation team?

I handled the implementation myself. I did not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant. 

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

We do not have to pay for a license in order to be able to use the product.

What other advice do I have?

We are a customer and an end-user. We don't have a professional business relationship with Oracle. 

I would rate this solution, on a scale from one to ten, at a ten. We are extremely satisfied with its capabilities. 

I would recommend the solution to other organizations and users. 

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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reviewer1494180 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oracle Application Database Administrator at a aerospace/defense firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Great data replication with good scalability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "You can scale the solution without any issues."
  • "The solution is very, very expensive. This keeps it as a niche product."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for Oracle E-Business suites. It's the database for ERP.

What is most valuable?

The data replication is the most valuable aspects of the solution. We've got Oracle Data Guard set up and we've got two sites - one in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town. We do data replication every 30 minutes from one site to the other.

The initial setup is straightforward.

You can scale the solution without any issues.

The great thing about the solution is that it comes with pretty much everything. SQL Developer is part of it, and you can scale databases from 20 users to 50,000 users. It's actually a very solid database.

What needs improvement?

The listener could be improved. The listener could be far more easily configurable. If you want to change ports or add a fail-over listener, it could be a little bit more seamless.

The solution is very, very expensive. This keeps it as a niche product.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Oracle for 15 or 20 years. It's been well over a decade and maybe as much as two. It's been a while.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can really scale if you need it to. We've scaled it up a few times in the environment and we've never had any issue. From that point of view, everything seems to be good.

We have about 2,500 users on the solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We've been in touch with Oracle on a daily basis. We just moved to another version. They really helped us. They were helpful and responsive. We're satisfied with the level of support we receive.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. it's very straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process. It's very easy.

We have our own team that handles the maintenance as necessary.

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

It's really expensive, however, that's what makes Oracle a niche player. It's not something every company can have its own. It's for the elite, it's for the prestige. It's for the ones who really do good business.

What other advice do I have?

We are customers and end-users.

Recently, we've upgraded EBS to a later version.

I'd recommend the solution to other organizations. That said, it all depends on what you're trying to support. I use it in conjunction with their EBS, so, for me, it's the perfect fit. You can't split it anyway. Oracle EBS only works with an Oracle Database.

I'd rate the solution ten out of ten overall.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1004295 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Special Projects at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Offers good security and supports customization
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle offers good security and supports customization."
  • "Oracle is a costly product, and it requires a lot of resources."

What is our primary use case?

We have numerous clients using Oracle Database, and they can choose the size of the solution they require. We have around 500 technical staff in our office to assist our clients when they need assistance. We support our customers for both hardware and software. We provide support for any particular Oracle resource they're using.

What is most valuable?

Oracle offers good security and supports customization. 

What needs improvement?

Oracle is a costly product, and it requires a lot of resources.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Oracle Database for about eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle is a stable product.

How are customer service and technical support?

Oracle technical support is useful, and we rely on them often.

How was the initial setup?

Oracle is a large implementation, especially in Oracle Enterprise Edition. Oracle provide good support for implementations, however.

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

Oracle is an expensive product.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Some of our customers ask us to provide a list of features for different products, which we provide, along with a cost analysis, if they wish to look at alternatives, but these can vary. Customers make their own decisions based on the information we provide.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Oracle 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1505100 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Head of ICT at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Extremely reliable with very high system resilience
Pros and Cons
  • "A very reliable solution."
  • "Digital support of the product could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

‎I am deputy head of ICT and we are customers of Oracle. 

What is most valuable?

This is an extremely reliable solution with very high system resilience. 

What needs improvement?

Digital support of the product could be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using this solution for a couple of years. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We use premium support and there are some difficulties there. It can be complex, particularly when you catch them on a shift change, and there is a change in engineering staff. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very straightforward. We have a server administrator and database administrator who monitor the solution. We have over 3,000 users in our company. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this product a 10 out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Project Manager at Realnux
Real User
Complete with features and functions suitable for complex business models
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Database has many useful functions and features suitable for big programs and complex business models."
  • "Oracle Database could be easier to use."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for our applications that deal with online trading and data analysis. 

Currently, we have two customers using this solution. 

What is most valuable?

Oracle Database has many useful functions and features suitable for big programs and complex business models.

What needs improvement?

Oracle Database could be easier to use. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for five years. 

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 more scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

The support is quite slow. It would be nice if they could respond faster. 

What about the implementation team?

Deployment and maintenance are handled by an Oracle team. We pay them for this service. 

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

Our customers buy licenses from Oracle directly.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Oracle Database a rating of eight. 

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Consultant Peoplesoft at NYS Consultoria
Real User
The solution is definitely very good for our consultancy on payroll and human resource.
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is definitely very good for our consultancy on payroll and human resource."
  • "Oracle could improve the finance system."

What is our primary use case?

20 people in our organisation use Oracle. We are an Oracle partner. We are using Oracle version 8 and 9. We use it for finances, human resources and payroll.

What is most valuable?

The solution is definitely very good for our consultancy on payroll and human resource.

What needs improvement?

Oracle could improve the finance system. Oracle is also very expensive.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Oracle for 18 years. It is implemented on-premise.

How are customer service and technical support?

Oracle support takes a very long time to respond.

How was the initial setup?

The deployment and setup can take up to 6 months to be operational. It takes a very long time for our needs.

What about the implementation team?

It takes several consultants to enable implementation.

What other advice do I have?

We recommend the solution from Oracle and I would rate the solution 8 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Chief Financial Officer at a pharma/biotech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to use, works well, and integrates well
Pros and Cons
  • "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, and the data is timely available. It can also be easily integrated."
  • "Their local support can be better. Local support is a challenge in Africa for all IT companies."

What is our primary use case?

This is our database for ERP and all other things.

What is most valuable?

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, and the data is timely available. It can also be easily integrated.

What needs improvement?

Their local support can be better. Local support is a challenge in Africa for all IT companies.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately a hundred users in our organization. We plan to keep using this solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

Their technical support is good, but there is no local support. Local support is a challenge in Africa for all IT companies.

What about the implementation team?

For deployment, we have three full-time employees and a few consultants.

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

We have bought a license, and it was a one-time cost.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Oracle Database a nine out of ten. My experience as an end-user has been good with this solution. I have not used any other product or have knowledge of any other product.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1503396 - PeerSpot reviewer
BU Delivery Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Robust, with good security capabilities, but the programming interface needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the backend robustness of the database, and the security capabilities inherently that are in the product itself."
  • "The adaptability to various APIs is something that needs to be improved."

What is most valuable?

I like the backend robustness of the database and the security capabilities that are inherently in the product.

What needs improvement?

The adaptability to various APIs is something that needs to be improved.

Also, the programming interface needs some improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Database for five years.

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

We typically use Oracle Suite for our databases and Microsoft for our OS platforms. 

We are also considering a partial move to Microsoft Azure. This is our plan but it has not yet happened.

What other advice do I have?

We are currently evaluating solutions to purchase. Some of the solutions that we are considering are AlgoSec, Skybox, and Toughen.

We are currently managing our firewall manually, which is why we are looking for an automated tool.

I would rate Oracle Database a seven out of ten.

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