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IBM Db2 Warehouse vs IBM Netezza Performance Server comparison

IBM Db2 Warehouse and IBM Netezza Performance Server are both solutions in the Data Warehouse category. IBM Db2 Warehouse is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while IBM Netezza Performance Server is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.0. IBM Db2 Warehouse holds a 2.0% mindshare in Data Warehouse, compared to IBM Netezza Performance Server’s 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of IBM Db2 Warehouse users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of IBM Netezza Performance Server users who would recommend it.
IBM Db2 Warehouse
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80% willing to recommend
IBM Netezza Performance Server
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93% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

IBM Db2 Warehouse and IBM Netezza Performance Server compete in the data warehousing and analytics space. IBM Db2 Warehouse excels in pricing and customer support, while IBM Netezza Performance Server distinguishes itself with superior performance and advanced features.

Features: IBM Db2 Warehouse offers seamless integration, real-time analytics, and scalability across cloud environments. IBM Netezza Performance Server provides high-speed data processing, in-database analytics, and simplified management. Db2 Warehouse adapts well to cloud scenarios; Netezza delivers strong on-premise-like performance in the cloud.

Room for Improvement: IBM Db2 Warehouse could enhance its data processing speed and feature a more personalized analytics experience. There's also room for improved initial setup and configuration. IBM Netezza Performance Server might benefit from lower entry costs and improved cloud adaptability. Additionally, Netezza could expand its support for non-IBM integrations and cloud-native features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Db2 Warehouse supports container-based deployment, reducing setup complexity and enabling rapid scalability. It is notable for effective customer support. IBM Netezza Performance Server offers streamlined deployment for complex environments with well-structured service provisions, minimizing initial configuration time. While Db2 Warehouse is noted for ease of scaling and support, Netezza’s setup is optimized for quick initial deployment.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Db2 Warehouse generally offers a more budget-friendly initial setup and favorable ROI due to flexible pricing and operational efficiency. IBM Netezza Performance Server requires a higher initial investment but delivers significant cost savings over time through its processing efficiency. Db2 Warehouse is cost-effective upfront, whereas Netezza offers long-term value through superior performance.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 Warehouse
Ranking in Data Warehouse
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Ranking in Data Warehouse
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Data Warehouse category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Warehouse is 2.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Netezza Performance Server is 4.2%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Ismail Aboulezz - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancements in data analysis and decision-making elevate overall performance
The most valuable features of IBM Db2 Warehouse ( /products/ibm-db2-warehouse-reviews ) include its availability, easy integration, ability to deal with a large size of data, excellent performance with no delays, powerful security mechanisms, and effective support. The response time is very quick, and the technical manuals and support from IBM are of high quality. Additionally, it is easy to install, troubleshoot, operate, and secure the environment.
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Shiv Subramaniam Koduvayur - PeerSpot reviewer
Parallel data processing streamlines operations while cost and cloud integration challenge adoption
The cost of the solution is on the more expensive side, which is a concern for me. Additionally, its promotion and interaction with cloud applications are limited. The cloud version is only available in AWS, and in the Middle East, it is not well-developed in the Azure environment. For the cost to be reduced, it should match competitors. Many features need to be incorporated on the cloud.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Provides good security and reliability."
"Some of the best features are stored procedures, parallelism, and different indexing strategies."
"It can be mounted on the cloud, which is a huge plus. If the client, for example, starts small with on-premise deployment and then it rapidly needs to grow, we can transfer this to the cloud easily."
"The analytics engine is not bad at forecasting predictions."
"It can scale effectively as long as resources are available."
"The most valuable features of IBM Db2 Warehouse include its availability, easy integration, ability to deal with a large size of data, excellent performance with no delays, powerful security mechanisms, and effective support."
"The standout feature of IBM Db2 Warehouse, which is particularly valuable for large enterprises, is its ability to handle big data."
"I think it scales really well and as long as you take enough time to learn a little bit about it, it works really well."
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"We are able to execute very complex queries. Over 90 percent of our query executions are one second or less. We do millions of queries everyday."
"IBM Netezza Performance Server is a cost-effective solution."
"The underlying hardware that IBM provides with this appliance is made for a specific purpose, to serve performance on a large amount of data, and to do analytics as well. It is faster, when you compare it to any other product."
"The data governance prospect... from what I've seen, that is a really powerful tool as well, to help with data lineage and keeping track of that."
"The most valuable feature would be the fact that it has been running for awhile in an appliance format."
"Parallel data processing is a significant feature for me."
"Distribution concurrency control."
"The benefit is really because of the additional speed that we have and, truth be told, the more updated ETL processes and the revamped scheduler in general."
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Cons

"The biggest problems we have is when the backup solution is failing or slow and we run out of log space, which has happened probably a couple of times in the last four years."
"The biggest challenge anyone could have with Db2 Warehouse is their references or online resources and documentation. They are very, very, very limited on the web."
"There were some initial challenges with IBM Db2 Warehouse about eight months ago when I worked in this environment. When I coordinated with IBM support, they mentioned that the memory was insufficient for our needs. Our business environment required significantly more memory than the previous cluster could provide. Consequently, we have worked closely with on-site IBM technical personnel to address this issue."
"In terms of improvement, IBM Db2 Warehouse should be more scalable."
"It takes a long time to have a new version or release, similar to Oracle."
"Responding to support tickets takes a lot of time. It can range from two to four days, even for critical issues."
"IBM Db2 Warehouse needs to improve its interface."
"There should be more material available for training and training should be free."
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"We are not able to scale. The only way to scale is to get another appliance, but we have a customers who would need us to hydrate the data between the two appliances, and Netezza does not do that."
"The product cost is high compared to others in the market, and this cost has become unbearable for me."
"Concurrency limit needs to be increased somewhat."
"The scalability is not as expected. The capacity in the black box is not enough."
"In terms of features that I would like to see, one is the ability to actually scale out an architecture. Right now, if you buy one, it's fixed. There is no scale-up availability at all."
"Oracle Exadata's security features, like TDE encryption, are missing in IBM Netezza Performance Server."
"IBM Netezza Performance Server could improve its interface, support for big data, and APA-based connectivity should be available."
"Our main problem with it is concurrency. When there are too many users running Netezza at the same time, this is when we have the most complaints."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In a traditional on-prem database, in a data warehouse, the solution is probably on the expensive side."
"The solution has a yearly licensing fee, and users have to pay extra for support."
"Netezza is a costly solution. It does serve a specific purpose but it's costlier than what's available in the market, if you go to the cloud."
"The pricing is very expensive. It has a lot CPUs with a lot of components in it. It also has built-in redundancy for resiliency reasons."
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Comparison Review

it_user232068 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 5, 2015
Netezza vs. Teradata
Original published at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/should-i-choose-net Two leading Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) architectures for Data Warehousing (DW) are IBM PureData System for Analytics (formerly Netezza) and Teradata. I thought talking about the similarities and differences…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
55%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
5%
Educational Organization
72%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Db2 Warehouse?
The standout feature of IBM Db2 Warehouse, which is particularly valuable for large enterprises, is its ability to handle big data.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Db2 Warehouse?
The pricing for medium and large environments is almost the same as Oracle. I rate the pricing as six out of ten.
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What needs improvement with IBM Db2 Warehouse?
There is room for improvement in optimizing certain processes, but most issues arise from my data, hardware architecture, and resources, not from IBM Db2 Warehouse itself.
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What do you like most about IBM Netezza Performance Server?
IBM Netezza Performance Server is a cost-effective solution.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Netezza Performance Server?
The solution has a yearly licensing fee, and users have to pay extra for support.
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What needs improvement with IBM Netezza Performance Server?
The cost of the solution is on the more expensive side, which is a concern for me. Additionally, its promotion and interaction with cloud applications are limited. The cloud version is only availab...
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Also Known As

InfoSphere Warehouse, IBM InfoSphere Warehouse
Netezza Performance Server, Netezza
 

Overview

InfoSphere Warehouse is a suite of products that combines the strength of DB2 with a data warehousing infrastructure from IBM. You can use InfoSphere Warehouse to build a complete data warehousing solution that includes a highly scalable relational database, data access capabilities, and front-end analysis tools.
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IBM Netezza appliances are now part of IBM PureSystems - expert integrated systems with built in expertise, integration by design and a simplified user experience. Part of the PureData family, the Netezza appliance is now known as the PureData System for Analytics. It has the same key design tenets of simplicity, speed, scalability and analytics power that was fundamental to Netezza appliances.
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Sample Customers

Alameda County Social Services Agency, Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
Seattle Childrens Hospital, Carphone Warehouse, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Battelle, Start Today Co. Ltd., Kelley Blue Book, Trident Marketing, Elisa Corporation, Catalina Marketing, iBasis, Barnes & Noble, Qualcomm, MediaMath, Acxiom, iBasis, Foxwoods
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