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Oracle Java DB vs SQL Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SQL Server
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
265
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.6%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SQL Server is 22.0%, down from 23.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Anil-Sinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 18, 2024
Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself
We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.
AhmadTalha - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 20, 2024
A robust and secure solution that helps to store data
SQL Server is essentially the backbone of every microservice. From a developer's perspective, it is the backbone of all microservices. The tool enables data retrieval, set data, and essential operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of applications. In essence, it is the integral part that keeps…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"It's very clever."
"The solution is stable."
"I have experience with this product for many years. I never have problems with it. It can handle a PC, and it can also handle huge data. It is fast and efficient."
"The technical support that Microsoft provides is great."
"I use it to fine tune my procedures and functions."
"The most valuable features are programmability and reliability."
"The solution has the capability to scale."
"The most valuable feature would most likely be querying. We query a lot, we use a lot of stored procedures. As for other features, such as replication and all other more fancy features we don't use them the most. I do not know, but perhaps the DBAs would be the best people who know of the features that they use, but as far as how I use it, it's just for querying and running stored procedures. We use the bare minimum features."
"Having everything in one centralized set of databases is the most valuable feature."
"I haven't really experienced any issues that required the assistance of technical support."
 

Cons

"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"Regarding integration, the solution works well for different courses without any issues. However, if we want to add machine learning and AI capabilities for business analytics, that's an area where improvements could be made."
"Their datatypes need improvement."
"Technical support could be better."
"Performance could be improved. There could be more support to PHP-based websites and to providing direct plugins for connections, and the related services or application services could be improved."
"Running multiple instances on the same box would be beneficial."
"Its ability to handle certain kinds of large data could be improved."
"You do need to have technical knowledge in order to install the solution. It's not something a layperson can do."
"The only item which I can list is application failure during Integration Services debugging, when restarting a process flow. In a number of instances the solutions fails. I have not given this much thought and simply stop and start the debugging service rather than restarting."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
"Cost is a major derivative for any organization. It has a reasonable cost value, and its cloud support is also better than others. Comparatively, Oracle can do the same things or is even better in certain areas, but it is expensive. The cost along with the support are the plus factors for SQL Server."
"On a scale of one to ten, when one is cheap and ten is an expensive solution, I rate the product price as seven. The product is expensive."
"Some of the licensing are very expensive, such as the Enterprise license."
"We are on a monthly subscription and the price could improve. However, the price has worked out well in some deployments. The problem is you never know what kind of services been installed and you have to be in touch with many people, such as which servers are active or which are not. I did face a couple of issues in terms of subscriptions and the pricing model. They have improved over time."
"The solution is on a pay-per-use pricing model."
"The price has been going higher and higher. The market is quite price sensitive."
"We're looking at alternative solutions because we think Microsoft's licensing costs have been expensive."
"The cost is high and because it's an expensive product, we are in the process of moving towards open-source solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
48%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
We are using the Java side, which is built into the database, and the application is using that portion.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
I think the solution is moving in the right direction because no architecture supports all sorts of processing. A lot of other portions are getting integrated as new needs come in. With integration...
Would you say the price of SQL Server is high compared to that of similar products?
SQL Server is fairly priced because it has various editions, depending on the number of users, servers, or core packs you are using. If you compare the product to others in this category, the price...
Has using SQL Server helped your organization in any way?
SQL Server has helped my organization through partitioning to distribute the workload, as it splits them up into smaller pieces so the machines can easily deal with it. However, this comes with a h...
Which authentication mode is best for SQL Server?
My company connects through SQL Server authentication. We have company Windows accounts, but we do not want to connect the two, out of security concerns and to keep things separated for our own pur...
 

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Microsoft SQL Server, MSSQL, MS SQL
 

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Sample Customers

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
Microsoft SQL Server is used by businesses in every industry, including Great Western Bank, Aviva, the Volvo Car Corporation, BMW, Samsung, Principality Building Society, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.
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