Oracle Multitenant vs Teradata comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 6, 2024

Teradata and Oracle Multitenant are both prominent solutions in the data management domain. Oracle Multitenant appears to edge ahead due to its robust feature set, with many users believing its higher cost is justified by the value it offers.

Features: Teradata is known for its scalability, flexible system, and data analytics capabilities for processing large data volumes. Oracle Multitenant is recognized for efficient consolidation of databases, superior resource management, and high integration suitability.

Room for Improvement: Teradata could enhance integration with third-party tools, simplify usability, and refine user interface experiences. Oracle Multitenant could improve cost-efficiency, reduce complexity in configuration, and streamline management processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Teradata is noted for a straightforward deployment process and responsive support. Oracle Multitenant offers a more complex deployment model, but its experienced service team aids in transition complexities.

Pricing and ROI: Teradata's setup costs are competitive, offering a favorable ROI through its scalable architecture. Oracle Multitenant, with a higher initial investment, provides advanced capabilities that justify its cost in large-scale environments.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Multitenant

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

20th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Teradata

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Customer Experience Management (5th), Backup and Recovery (19th), Data Integration (18th), Data Warehouse (3rd), BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (10th), Marketing Management (6th), Cloud Data Warehouse (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Multitenant is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Teradata is 5.3%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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François Dernoncourt

Oracle Expert at Capgemini

Databases are automatically upgraded and cloning of pluggable databases requires just one command

Multitenant has a container database with many pluggable databases. A great feature is that you can upgrade the container to a more recent version and all the pluggable databases are automatically upgraded to that version. Previously it would have required an upgrade for each database. The second great feature is the clone which enables you to get the clone of pluggable databases with one command, as opposed to copying data from one place to another.

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SurjitChoudhury

Data engineer at Cocos pt

Offers seamless integration capabilities and performance optimization features, including extensive indexing and advanced tuning capabilities

We created and constructed the warehouse. We used multiple loading processes like MultiLoad, FastLoad, and Teradata Pump. But those are loading processes, and Teradata is a powerful tool because if we consider older technologies, its architecture with nodes, virtual processes, and nodes is a unique concept. Later, other technologies like Informatica also adopted the concept of nodes from Informatica PowerCenter version 7.x. Previously, it was a client-server architecture, but later, it changed to the nodes concept. Like, we can have the database available 24/7, 365 days. If one node fails, other nodes can take care of it. Informatica adopted all those concepts when it changed its architecture. Even Oracle databases have since adapted their architecture to them. However, this particular Teradata company initially started with its own different type of architecture, which major companies later adopted. It has grown now, but initially, whatever query we sent it would be mapped into a particular component. After that, it goes to the virtual processor and down to the disk, where the actual physical data is loaded. So, in between, there's a map, which acts like a data dictionary. It also holds information about each piece of data, where it's loaded, and on which particular virtual processor or node the data resides. Because Teradata comes with a four-node architecture, or however many nodes we choose, the cost is determined by that initially. So, what type of data does each and every node hold? It's a shared-no architecture. So, whatever task is given to a virtual processor it will be processed. If there's a failure, then it will be taken care of by another virtual processor. Moreover, this solution has impacted the query time and data performance. In Teradata, there's a lot of joining, partitioning, and indexing of records. There are primary and secondary indexes, hash indexing, and other indexing processes. To improve query performance, we first analyze the query and tune it. If a join needs a secondary index, which plays a major role in filtering records, we might reconstruct that particular table with the secondary index. This tuning involves partitioning and indexing. We use these tools and technologies to fine-tune performance. When it comes to integration, tools like Informatica seamlessly connect with Teradata. We ensure the Teradata database is configured correctly in Informatica, including the proper hostname and properties for the load process. We didn't find any major complexity or issues with integration. But, these technologies are quite old now. With newer big data technologies, we've worked with a four-layer architecture, pulling data from Hadoop Lake to Teradata. We configure Teradata with the appropriate hostname and credentials, and use BTEQ queries to load data. Previously, we converted the data warehouse to a CLD model as per Teradata's standardized procedures, moving from an ETL to an EMT process. This allowed us to perform gap analysis on missing entities based on the model and retrieve them from the source system again. We found Teradata integration straightforward and compatible with other tools.

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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

"It's easy to use and works great."

"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. Our clients are mostly medium and enterprise businesses."

"Maintaining databases is a valuable feature for us."

"The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine."

"You can scale the solution as needed."

"The feature that I like on Multitenant is the ease - it is very easy for my team to run the database."

"Multitenant has a container database with many pluggable databases."

"It is quite stable. We have not faced any kind of instability in the database."

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"We really enjoy the FastLoad, TPump, and MultiLoad features."

"Teradata's best feature is its speed with historical data."

"The key advantages are Performance when processing Terabytes of data and scalability."

"It is a stable program."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the warehousing model."

"It is a highly robust software solution."

"It's very mature from a technology perspective."

"The most valuable feature of Teradata is security. It runs on Unix and Linux platforms which provide better security."

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Cons

"While the product is overall excellent, it is quite expensive."

"From the scope of improvement, I would say that people are adopting new query options. Certain databases like MongoDB adopt new query options so that they can just pull the data."

"It would be beneficial to include this solution with Oracle Enterprise, but Oracle charges additional fees for it."

"The user interface for this solution can be made better."

"Technical support could be faster."

"This solution is a bit complicated when collecting from containers - that feature should be a bit better."

"There is room for improvement in customer service and support."

"The solution lacks a GUI for commands."

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"The cloud is the new challenge and the new opportunity."

"Query language and its functionality are rather limited, compared to Oracle or even SQL Server. However, it is possible to perform any kind of logic in it (though some workarounds may be required)."

"The user interface needs to be improved."

"There are some ways that the handling of unstructured data could be improved."

"I think the UI is not there yet. It could be improved by being more user-friendly."

"It could use some more advanced analytics relating to structured and semi-structured data."

"The solution’s pricing, scalability, and technical support response time could be improved."

"It is hard for some of our users to set up rules for cleansing and transforming data, so this is something that could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is worth the quality."

"This solution is a little bit pricey."

"For me, I will go with it if I have the budget. Some features are nicer than before, but at the end of the day, you always have a limited budget. I prefer to upgrade and get a specific hardware when possible. At the end, you will have to make a compromise. You will not get everything you would have liked to have."

"It is still a very expensive solution. While I very much like the pure technological supremacy of the software itself, I believe Teradata as a company needs to become more affordable. They are already losing the market to more flexible or cheaper competitors."

"The initial cost may seem high, but the TCO is low."

"We are looking for a more flexible cost model for the next version that we use, whether it be cloud or on-premise."

"Price is quite high, so if it is really possible to use other solutions (e.g. you do not have strict requirements for performance and huge data volumes), it might be better to look at alternatives from the RDBMS world."

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

"The price of Teradata is expensive. However, what they deliver they are outstanding. If you're looking for an inexpensive solution to run a database, this isn't your tool. It's the Ferrari of databases for data warehousing."

"The tool costs about 30,000 euros a month, while Azure Synapse SQL only costs 10,000."

"Teradata's licensing is on the expensive side."

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Senior Data Architect at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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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20%

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Multitenant?

The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Multitenant?

In my opinion, the price is worth the quality. But, the general view of customers is that Oracle is expensive. There are some cost-lowering benefits.

What needs improvement with Oracle Multitenant?

Everything is going well with the tool. From the scope of improvement, I would say that people are adopting new query options. Certain databases like MongoDB adopt new query options so that they ca...

Comparing Teradata and Oracle Database, which product do you think is better and why?

I have spoken to my colleagues about this comparison and in our collective opinion, the reason why some people may declare Teradata better than Oracle is the pricing. Both solutions are quite simi...

Which companies use Teradata and who is it most suitable for?

Before my organization implemented this solution, we researched which big brands were using Teradata, so we knew if it would be compatible with our field. According to the product's site, the comp...

Is Teradata a difficult solution to work with?

Teradata is not a difficult product to work with, especially since they offer you technical support at all levels if you just ask. There are some features that may cause difficulties - for example,...

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Overview

Oracle Multitenant - an Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition option – introduces a new architecture that enables customers to easily consolidate multiple databases, without changing their applications. This new architecture delivers all the benefits of managing many databases as one, yet retains the isolation and resource prioritization of separate databases. In addition, Oracle Multitenant enables rapid provisioning and upgrades, and fully complements other options including Oracle Real Application Clusters and Active Data Guard.

For more information on Oracle Multitenant, visit Oracle.com

Teradata is a scalable data analytics platform designed to meet enterprise demands for large-scale data management and processing, focusing on performance, scalability, and security for complex query executions.

As a leading data warehousing solution, Teradata integrates advanced analytics enabling organizations to derive insights from massive datasets. It supports high-volume data workloads with its architecture optimized for analytical queries. Users benefit from its robust scalability, allowing seamless expansion as data grows. Teradata's SQL engine is compatible with a wide range of data types, ensuring flexibility in data analysis. With advanced security measures, it protects sensitive data across various environments, providing peace of mind to users handling critical information.

What are the most important features of Teradata?

Linear Scalability: Easily expands data processing capabilities to handle increasing data loads without performance degradation.
Advanced Analytics: Supports complex analytical operations integrating machine learning and AI for predictive insights.
SQL Compatibility: Offers a comprehensive SQL interface that supports complex queries across diverse data types.
Data Security: Implements rigorous security protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Decision-Making: Derive actionable insights quickly for strategic business decisions.
Cost Efficiency: Optimized resource usage reduces operational costs associated with data processing.
Increased Productivity: Streamlined data operations save time, allowing teams to focus on analysis.
Enhanced Scalability: Seamless growth without significant additional investment as data volumes increase.

Teradata is widely used in industries like finance, telecommunications, and healthcare, where data-driven decisions are critical. Companies leverage its robust analytics capabilities to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. In these sectors, quick access to data insights can significantly impact competitive advantage.

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An Post, National Oilwell Varco, SAS Institute, Sportmaster, Y-Telecom

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