My primary use of this solution is to generate electronic documents.
Program Director
A system you can trust to always work
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Oracle Database is its stability - one can trust that the database is always working."
- "The initial setup was very complex - best case, it takes between four and six hours to set up."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Oracle Database is its stability - one can trust that the database is always working.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Oracle for over twenty years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very complex - best case, it takes between four and six hours to set up.
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What other advice do I have?
Before implementing this product, make sure to research the environment and the necessary details to do the initial setup. I would rate this solution as nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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."
- "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.
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AI Data Architect at a media company with 11-50 employees
Safe, with good technical support, but they need more patches and better stability
Pros and Cons
- "There is a lot of information available on the internet, so problems can easily be fixed."
- "I would like to see more patches."
What is our primary use case?
We are resellers. We are Oracle Vendors. We provide products for our customers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of this solution are that it's stable, and it's safe.
There is a lot of information available on the internet, so problems can easily be fixed.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see more patches.
While the stability is good, it could still be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been selling Oracle Database for more than ten years in our company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution, but it could be better.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 115 customers who are using Oracle Database. We have small to medium-sized companies and we have approximately five large-sized companies.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is complex. It is not easy to install.
I do the maintenance and support for our customers.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Oracle Database a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller
ECM, Archives and Digital Preservation Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A stable and scalable solution with high performance
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle Database is the best based on stability and high performance."
- "The solution could be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
We use most of our projects with the government and private sector based on Microsoft SQL Server.
How has it helped my organization?
We have an e-correspondence solution leveraging both Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases. This solution utilizes Java on top of IBM cloud technology for business automation, ensuring security through Oracle and Microsoft Secure integration.
What is most valuable?
Many companies are transitioning from AME to Oracle Database due to competitive pricing. This shift is straightforward. Cost is a priority; they are trying to secure market share and ensure robust security measures.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be cheaper.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is much more stable than Microsoft.
I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. 1,000 users are using this solution.
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.
What was our ROI?
Oracle Database offers rigidity and top performance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Oracle Database is the best based on stability and high performance.
I recommend this solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a ten 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.
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