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Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Ranking in Database Development and Management
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (9th), Data Warehouse (8th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

CS
SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases
The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.
Jayanta Datta - PeerSpot reviewer
Very efficient at large scale analytics; lacks inbuilt machine-learning functions for complex use cases
I think the cloud version of VMware is still lacking significantly because we are using Snowflake or Redshift on the cloud. We have a lot of on-prem use cases and Greenplum is good for that but we also have a lot of cloud use cases and the solution is lacking in that sphere. A cloud-native version of Greenplum would simplify things by enabling the move from Greenplum to Greenplum. It would be helpful if they could include some inbuilt machine-learning functions for complex use cases. I'd also like to see some kind of integrated dashboarding within the product for visualization. For example, Power BI integration or Tableau integration so that we could create a quick dashboard without getting Power BI onboarded.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."
"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."
"The most valuable feature is that it's really customizable."
"We have been able to set up a messaging system that facilitates data integration between the software modules that we sell."
"The solution improved our site reliability."
"RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the provided SDKs."
"The security is great."
"Large amounts of data can be moved pretty fast using the solution."
"Simple and straightforward admin portals: Made it easy for users and worked out excellently for our requirements"
"After creating a RabbitMQ service, they provide you with a sort of web management dashboard."
 

Cons

"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."
"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."
"It doesn't have any GUI-based monitoring tools."
"They should add more analytics. Their documentation could also be improved so that I don't have to bother my co-workers and tech support so often."
"The installation is difficult and should be made easier."
"They need to enhance integration with other Big Data products... to integrate with Big Data platforms, and to open a bi-directional connection between Greenplum and Big Data."
"The fact that a single queue can't be distributed across multiple instances/nodes is a major disadvantage."
"If you have a user consuming a huge load of resources, it takes down the entire system."
"The debugging capabilities and testing flexibilities need to be improved."
"Initial setup is a little complex. It took around two weeks to deploy."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."
"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."
"The price is pretty good."
"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."
"Tanzu Greenplum's pricing is really competitive and gives excellent value for money."
"It’s an open-source solution."
"We are using the open-source version of this solution."
"are using the open-source version, which can be used free of cost."
"It is the best product with best fit for price/performance customer objectives."
"The solution's pricing is cost-effective as it does not involve significant expenses. Licensing is required only for the server, while clients do not need any licensing. Therefore, it proves to be a cost-efficient option."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
4%
 

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Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

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Thinger.fi, Churchill College Univeristy of Cambridge, Margin Business Solutions Ltd., 4Penny.net, Sportinginsider.net, Lockheed Martin, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, Nmbrs
General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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