Oracle GoldenGate Cloud Service Reviews

Oracle GoldenGate Cloud Service pricing is generally seen as reasonable, with users rating it around five to six out of ten, indicating moderate costs. Some users benefit from specific agreements offering more favorable pricing than new customers. While not the cheapest, Oracle GoldenGate provides quality service, justifying its pricing for many. Users also note challenges in transferring data workflows to other providers despite exploring alternatives like AWS. Pricing is monthly, with integration limitations noted.

• "I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

Users primarily utilize Oracle GoldenGate Cloud Service to migrate on-premise Oracle databases to the cloud, ensuring real-time and consistent data transfer. They also use the service to support private cloud deployments, enabling integration across multiple hospitals for unified billing access. It facilitates replication from operational to informational services and serves as a backup for analysis purposes. Additionally, it allows clients to conduct calculations outside the production environment, enhancing data analysis capabilities.

Some users find Oracle's support satisfactory, specifically if they have a partnership. However, many experience slow responses, repetitive questioning, and difficulty communicating issues, even when translated. Challenges include fragmented handling by different staff and unfamiliarity with their infrastructure. Despite some support staff accessibility in Italy, inconsistencies in service disrupt problem resolution, leaving users to often resolve issues independently before receiving responses. Users rate technical support between eight and nine.

Many found Oracle GoldenGate Cloud Service's initial setup straightforward, often completed within hours using automated tools like Ansible and Terraform. Some users rated the process eight out of ten for ease, while others required Oracle's support. Deployment typically took a week, with varying complexity based on configuration needs. Two engineers often facilitated deployment. While experienced users found it easy, beginners had to rely on extensive documentation to understand and manage the service effectively.

GoldenGate's scalability is often praised, receiving high ratings from many users, particularly those managing large enterprises. Many users find the system highly scalable, allowing efficient adjustments using tools like Terraform. The service's ability to handle scaling efficiently is frequently emphasized, highlighting its adaptability for varied business sizes and needs.