Oracle GoldenGate Reviews

The key consideration in use case was determining if the solution performs better with Oracle databases compared to other database options. I played a role in evaluating both options to determine the most sensible choice.

One notable improvement the organization experienced is a significant reduction in response time and minimal delay in the Oracle database.

The live application feature is most valuable.

Regarding improvements, the focus should be on addressing data quality issues and minimizing delays, particularly in Oracle databases. The technical support should be improved as well. Additionally, in terms of features, it would be great if the solution could support APIs.

I have been using this solution for the past one and a half years.

The solution is stable. I rate it a seven out of ten.

I rate the scalability as seven out of ten.

The support is not friendly. They don’t respond on time.

Neutral

The deployment of Oracle Golden Gate is handled by the Oracle team. On boarding resources, such as administrators, is a requirement for the client, which may be complex for them. However, for us, it is not complex as it is not under our control.

The price is high. Consequently, when clients or customers acquire the solution, they tend to utilize it to its maximum extent due to this factor.

Exploring other more compatible databases could be an alternative. If a versatile solution is sought with many sources, including various databases and servers, there may be better choices than starting with Oracle GoldenGate. However, opinions on this matter may vary, and I might be mistaken in certain cases.

We use the product to replicate data between bank systems in an enterprise environment, such as Internet banking or core systems.

The platform's most helpful features are its speed and its guarantee of data replication from one database to another.

The solution sometimes has issues with long transactions and replication delays. Its pricing needs improvement. 

I have been working with Oracle GoldenGate for about two or three years.

The product is stable. I rate the stability a nine. 

The product is expensive. Due to the high cost, we are considering alternative solutions.

I rate Oracle GoldenGate an eight out of ten. 

If our data is in Oracle Database and we want to extract and transform the data to Azure or AWS, we use Oracle GoldenGate.

The solution is useful for data transformation.

Monitoring must be a bit more enhanced.

I have been using the tool for the last seven years.

The tool is very stable.

We have 200 to 250 users. All the maintenance activities are done online. It can be managed.

We are happy with the support team.

We use the solution on Oracle’s cloud. The configuration is very easy. Anyone can do it with a click of a button. The setup does not take more than 15 to 20 minutes.

It's a middleware. The price depends on the customers and the number of licenses they buy.

If someone wants to move data from Oracle to AWS or Azure, Oracle GoldenGate is the best product for them. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use it for a project involving data integration from two distinct sources within our factory. One source was an Oracle database, while the other was a MySQL database. Additionally, we incorporated data from a cloud-based Teradata system that Oracle had acquired. Our task involved configuring the data to create a unified data warehouse.

It's an incredible tool, as it's quite impressive to construct the gateway. The process is surprisingly quick, and it has been around for a considerable period. I would say it operates seamlessly, eliminating the necessity for any data transformation or Excel-related tasks. You can simply input the data and retrieve it effortlessly. The gateway allows for easy management, providing clear insights. It's truly reliable and stands out as an excellent tool.

One feature that stands out for me is the data center capability. Leveraging Azure servers, we can effortlessly synchronize data between servers, whether it's from one source to another. This is done seamlessly without the need for additional configurations, just a simple pump to facilitate the process. Another noteworthy feature is its adaptability to changes in the source, such as the addition of a new column or details in Oracle. There's no necessity to modify subsequent processes; a service adjustment suffices, streamlining the workflow. Its reliability is commendable, and maintenance is both straightforward and efficient. Additionally, it facilitates customization for specific market needs. Overall, it is not only user-friendly but also easy to comprehend in various aspects.

Having a graphical interface would greatly enhance the tool. A clean and user-friendly graphical interface based on common design principles would be beneficial. While the current interface is functional, incorporating a more visually intuitive design, perhaps inspired by widely used interfaces, would make it even more straightforward. Looking ahead to future releases, there are specific features I'd appreciate having. One such feature is the incorporation of pipelines, similar to those in Java, for seamless integration. Additionally, configuring for the Amazon Cloud is currently not straightforward; it often requires adding Python code to customize integrations. I would like to see an enhancement in this aspect, making the configuration process more straightforward and less reliant on intricate coding, particularly during meetings or collaborative sessions.

I have been using it for two and a half years.

The tool is generally highly reliable, although its performance is contingent on the specific environment it operates in. For instance, if the environment is not adequately configured or lacks necessary prerequisites, the tool's reliability may be compromised.

I would rate the scalability capabilities ten out of ten.

I would rate its customer experience and support seven out of ten.

Neutral

The initial setup wasn't overly complex.

Initially, it was deployed on-premise, but due to privacy concerns, we switched to the cloud as well.

The tool has proven to be a time and cost-saving solution. It is effective for current needs and is particularly valuable if you have a significant budget, say, a hundred thousand dollars. The return on investment would make it a worthwhile deal.

I would certainly recommend it. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

We use Oracle GoldenGate for homogeneous and heterogeneous data migration.

The solution supports large-volume databases. Since the world is going towards open source, the solution's heterogeneous data migration feature is very useful. The solution is helpful as the databases need to be available as DC and DR.

The solution's licensing price is very expensive and could be made more competitive. If I want to convert an Oracle database to a Postgres database, the schema conversion and the database transformation do not happen since it is purely a replication tool. It would be helpful if the solution could include features wherein databases can be converted from open source to Oracle and Oracle to open source.

I have been using Oracle GoldenGate for three years.

Oracle GoldenGate is a stable solution.

Oracle GoldenGate is a scalable solution that manages a large volume of data. Oracle GoldenGate is extensively used in our organization.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. We have a large DBA team comprising 10 to 15 people with various database skills who deploy the solution for us.

With Oracle GoldenGate, our technical use cases of DR (disaster recovery) have been met.

We pay a yearly licensing fee for Oracle GoldenGate, which is very expensive.

I am using the latest version of Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle GoldenGate is a suitable solution for people seeking a scalable, robust data transformation platform.

Overall, I rate Oracle GoldenGate a nine out of ten.

I used Oracle GoldenGate once to integrate two tables in the last twelve months. I also used the solution to integrate two tables from IBM Big Data Analytics to the Oracle Database Services on the cloud.

The major problem in Oracle GoldenGate is the monitoring part. If you need to use the monitoring feature of Oracle GoldenGate, you need to pay a lot, meaning it is very expensive to use the plug-ins from Oracle, so sometimes a user needs to avoid using it. A user directly needs to use the scripts to monitor the integration, which works perfectly. Sometimes, a user finds it more difficult to discover the problem, though solving the problem is easy. It is difficult to discover what was the problem with the integration using Oracle GoldenGate since the logs were not very clear. With Oracle GoldenGate, the documentation was not very clear, even for the parts related to the table or DDL. In general, Oracle GoldenGate can't deliver good feedback from the logs.

I have experience with Oracle GoldenGate. My company has a partnership with Oracle.

It is not a very stable tool, and you need to monitor it perfectly. Sometimes, I have faced some situations with the solution, owing to which I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten. It is not a very stable tool as sometimes it stops without any reason.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten since you need to install Oracle GoldenGate on ACFS. When used with the product's documentation, the integration capabilities ensure that the product's scalability features are used.

I had to contact the technical support team of Oracle GoldenGate whenever I faced issues with the product. There were no problems with Oracle's technical support team.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

Previously, I used to use Oracle Data Integrator and a solution from IBM, but I don't remember its name.

The product's initial setup phase was very simple.

The solution can be deployed in a day, and it can be installed on the cloud or on an on-premises model, as it is a simple process. It takes a day to integrate some of the tables. Sometimes, deploying the tool on an on-premises model takes a day or two because you need to install the software and the patch.

It is an expensive product.

Oracle GoldenGate is a good product. There are some problems with the product, but you need to test some situations and include all the details in your tests before putting it in production to prevent the product or services from being stopped without any reason. Users should also ensure that the monitoring part is increased with some scripts.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

The replication of the data table is one of the best features.

Some issues regarding stability need to be resolved. 

I have been using Oracle GoldenGate for a couple of years. 

The solution is stable. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

The solution is scalable. Very few people are using the solution at present. 

The technical support team is good but they need to scale up on their response time. 

Neutral

The initial setup is straightforward. The whole deployment can be completed in a day. 

The solution is recommended for businesses that require specific functions. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten. 

Our primary use case is mostly for new environments and migrations, and sometimes updates. I'm a database manager. 

CDC is the most valuable feature. 

My only issue with this solution is that it doesn't become a full-scale ETL tool. 

I've been using this solution for over a year. 

It's a very stable product. 

The scalability of this solution is good. 

We didn't make use of the customer service.

We installed the product on Microservices. 

GoldenGate is an expensive solution but all the solutions in this area are expensive. 

I rate this solution 10 out of 10.