Oracle Database Appliance Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

reviewer888918

Consultant at a tech services company

Dec 9, 2019

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Scalable, simple to use and easy to maintain

Pros and Cons

"The solution is simple to use and easy to maintain."

"If we were able to use Oracle Database to create mobile apps, that would be great. I don't know multiple languages, like Java, etc. I need to learn a separate language, right now in order to do this."

What is most valuable?

The features that they're providing as skills are the solution's most valuable aspect.

The solution is simple to use and easy to maintain.

What needs improvement?

The testing aspect of the solution could be improved. Right now, it's done by us, but if they'd improve it with tools that would make things easier.

If we were able to use Oracle Database to create mobile apps, that would be great. I don't know multiple languages, like Java, etc. I need to learn a separate language, right now in order to do this.

For how long have I used the solution?

We primarily use the solution for data storage.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution does crash. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen occasionally.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. We have a few hundred people using the solution currently.

How are customer service and support?

We've never been in touch with technical support. We don't have the internet password needed to connect. We typically use a third party if we require assistance.

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user801273

DBA at LSC Communications

Jun 13, 2018

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We primarily use it for OLTP which has improved our costs

Pros and Cons

"We primarily use it for OLTP, which has improved our costs."

"Oracle Database Appliance patching comes out two to three months after the regular patching cycle."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is OLTP.

How has it helped my organization?

Cost. .

What is most valuable?

Oracle RAC. .

What needs improvement?

Patching: Oracle Database Appliance patching comes out two to three months after the regular patching cycle. .

For how long have I used the solution?

Three to five years.

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it_user689544

Database and Application Systems Expert at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Jun 25, 2017

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It has led to improved performance, it saves maintenance costs, increases stability and reliability and is a single vendor solution.

What is most valuable?

Configurable installation pre-defined templates are available to meet your requirements.

How has it helped my organization?

It has led to improved performance, it saves maintenance costs, increases stability and reliability and is a single vendor solution.

What needs improvement?

Creating a VM on ODA could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There were no issues with stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There were no issues with scalability.

How are customer service and technical support?

I would rate the technical support as 8/10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using IBM P series AIX, using ODA ease patching, installation and support.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was straightforward, as install and reinstall is configurable with predefined templates.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I recommend to get a discounted deal from Oracle, especially with the one time setup which was free.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We didn't really evaluate any alternatives.

What other advice do I have?

It is highly recommended in an environment where no Sys Admin, Infrastructure and Network Team exists. DBA can rack and stack with the easily performed installation.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.