We use most of our projects with the government and private sector based on Microsoft SQL Server.
ECM, Archives and Digital Preservation Consultant at DataServe
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?
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.
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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.

ETL Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Works very well, suites all enterprises, and is easy to learn and deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It is user-friendly. It didn't take me much time to learn it."
- "There are a few errors for which Oracle doesn't provide detailed information. It doesn't clearly indicate the columns or lines for which we are getting an error. It would be better if they provide more detailed information for such errors."
What is our primary use case?
Our clients are using it.
What is most valuable?
It is user-friendly. It didn't take me much time to learn it.
We can understand the real issue or message for most of the errors. We can easily understand why we are getting an error, which is helpful for fixing it.
What needs improvement?
There are a few errors for which Oracle doesn't provide detailed information. It doesn't clearly indicate the columns or lines for which we are getting an error. It would be better if they provide more detailed information for such errors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about 4.3 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
They are responding on time. I'm satisfied with their response.
How was the initial setup?
For me, it's easy.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend it to others. It is suitable for small, medium, and large enterprises, and I haven't faced any issues with it so far.
For me, it is a 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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