Oracle Database as a Service Reviews

We are using Oracle Database as a Service mainly for pulling out audit reports and for connecting to our application.

One area for improvement would be the ability to connect to Excel directly from the database. Currently, I am unable to do this with Oracle Database as a Service, whereas I am able to do so with SQL Server. I would like to see Oracle Database as a Service offer a similar service to what SQL Server provides in terms of connecting Excel to the database. 

In the next release, I would like to see a feature that allows for easy transfer of data from MySQL to other databases, such as SQL Server. Having this capability would provide developers with more flexibility in their coding.

We've been working with Oracle Database as a Service for 10 years now. We are currently using MySQL Database for our Oracle and it's been working well for everyone.

The solution is stable.

It is a scalable solution.

The initial setup is easy and takes only around 15-20 minutes. It's pretty fast.

The licensing cost is reasonable. 

I would rate it a seven out of ten. While it's a good product to use, there is room for improvement in terms of flexibility and additional features.

As a service provider I implemented the on-premises solution with logic and KBM for thirty customers in Columbia. 

I am now migrating customers from on-premises to the solution's PaaS cloud. We use data for a TMR that is like a SaaP and connects with the cloud. 

Our certifications in Oracle Database are good because we don't have many certified resources in Columbia. Oracle helps with credits for savings on customer implementations and has a nice partner ecosystem. 

The solution's scalability and flexibility are very good and implementation is easy. 

The solution needs more certifications for other products and applications because migration to the cloud is difficult without them.

The solution currently uses GoldenGate for disaster recovery plans and I'd like the option for a different database such as SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB. 

I have been using the solution for four years. 

The solution is very stable. 

The solution is scalable. 

It is sometimes hard to communicate with support due to language barriers and I would appreciate multilingual technical support. I rate support a nine out of ten. 

Positive

The setup is easy for our engineers.

Our company has three engineers and fifty users who handle implementations. 

For on-premises, a perpetual license is a standard $17,500 plus 22% for one year of support. 

The solution is the most secure database in the world. I rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

On a day-to-day basis, we use Oracle Database for monitoring and managing data volumes, especially adding data files automatically. I haven't directly experienced how Oracle Database enhances data analytics, as my involvement has been more on the application design side.

In terms of features, I find Automated Storage Management (ASM) and Data Guard most helpful for improving data security and reliability. 

Oracle Database is scalable, particularly in storage utilization with ASM. The availability of Oracle Database has contributed positively to operational uptime, especially with Data Guard.

In terms of improvements, I believe Oracle Database is already quite robust, but application development could be enhanced to fully utilize its features.

I've been working with Oracle Database for about 15 years, primarily focusing on application design and monitoring.

I rate scalability as a 5 out of 10, and stability as an 8 out of 10.

For technical support, I'd rate it a 7; there's room for improvement in user interaction.

The initial setup experience for Oracle Database is straightforward, I would rate it around 8 or 9 out of 10. Deployment typically takes no more than 2 hours.

Migrating to Oracle Database from on-premises was a while ago, so I don't remember it well, but it was generally okay.

The solution is on the expensive side, but I recommend it because it's a good database.

Overall, I find Oracle Database as a Service to be reliable and efficient for our operational needs. I'd give Oracle Database as a Service an 8 out of 10.

Our main use cases include initiating the setup of a hosting application and facilitating developers in utilizing the database, as well as managing backups and data storage.

It's an outstanding database. It effortlessly hosts applications for months and exhibits exceptional reliability. The database delivers top-tier performance.

The most valuable features are performance, backup, and restore capabilities.

The installation process requires improvement as it can be quite complex. Simplifying the procedure would certainly be beneficial. There is room for enhancing the administration tools, possibly by providing better separation of functions.

I have been using it for twenty years.

It offers excellent stability capabilities. I would rate it nine out of ten.

Due to its stability, the technology allows for seamless node transitions. Data storage, porting, backup, and restoration processes function smoothly. This makes scaling up quite straightforward, with built-in features supporting scalability. If the need for more robust capabilities arises, transitioning to the enterprise edition is an option. Partitioning functions, which experienced leaders in this field can attest to, further enhance scalability. I would rate it eight out of ten.

The customer support services are good. I would rate it a seven out of ten.

Neutral

The initial setup was challenging. I would rate it three out of ten.

The implementation process varies in complexity. Setting up the basic configuration typically takes about half a day. However, when dealing with complex setups like shared data centers and clustered environments, it can extend to two weeks or more. The installation process can sometimes involve repetitive steps, mainly involving prerequisite checks. It's crucial to carefully pre-activate the necessary database components before proceeding with the installation. In some cases, the environment can become intricate, with known bugs in clustered setups. When facing such challenges, documentation from Oracle support can be a valuable resource. Once it is installed, the rest of the process goes smoothly. Still, there are many specifics to consider, especially when completing cluster deployments, particularly in newer releases, which can be unfamiliar territory.

It is notably expensive when compared to the features offered by other alternatives. However, Oracle offers specific and unique capabilities. I would rate it ten out of ten in terms of cost.

It is an excellent product and service to launch your career with. If you become proficient in it, it can set you up for a twenty-year-long career. I would rate it eight out of ten.

My expertise is to evaluate whether there are any technologies of Oracle Database to be replaced or migrated from Oracle to other tools like MongoDB or Cassandra.

I use the solution for different transactions, data guard administration, and for analytics.

There are people in my company who know a lot of Oracle technologies. My teams have huge experience in this technology. Considering a standard industry, it is a developed system. It's very easy to use in general.

Feature-wise, the most valuable ones are its support and the fact that there is s lot of knowledge or experience related to the solution for my team.

It's a very expensive product. So, the pricing needs to be improved.

Big data use cases involving analytics, especially advanced analytics like machine learning, I need to improve in Oracle.

I use Oracle Database on all my platforms and systems in my company. I have been using the solution for ten years. Currently, I am using Oracle Database 11g.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. Regarding plans to use Oracle Database even more in the future, my expectation is to try to replace it with some open-source technologies.

I rate the technical support a six out of ten.

Neutral

The solution's initial setup process was easy.

The ROI has not been good. In the past, it was good, though.

It is a very expensive tool.

I recommend the solution to those planning to use it. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I used Oracle Database as a Service as a secure database.

What I like about Oracle Database as a Service is that it has excellent stability, and the development is effortless. No other database compares with Oracle Database as a Service in twenty-five years.

I also like the enhanced queries in Oracle Database as a Service. I've been using analytical queries and classes, which is what I like best about the service.

The service also has a VR feature which is excellent, though I'm not using that feature.

I also like how speedy Oracle Database as a Service is.

Pricing for Oracle Database as a Service could be cheaper, so this is an area for improvement.

I used Oracle Database as a Service for a few years as the company was using it.

I found Oracle Database as a Service excellent, stability-wise.

Oracle Database as a Service is highly scalable.

Support for Oracle Database as a Service is always good.

The initial setup for Oracle Database as a Service is straightforward. There was no difficulty in its deployment. It was easy to deploy.

Oracle Database as a Service is always a bit costly, but it's an excellent service. My company used the on-premises version, and that was costly. I have yet to learn about the cost of the cloud version, though.

My experience is with Oracle Database Administrator, Oracle Report Builder, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Application Server, Oracle Client/Server, and Oracle Database as a Service.

I used version 12 of Oracle Database as a Service.

In the company, over five hundred people worked on Oracle Database as a Service in the last four or five years.

There's no plan to increase the usage of Oracle Database as a Service because the company is moving to another provider.

Five people, including a manager or supervisor, took care of the deployment and maintenance of Oracle Database as a Service.

I recommend Oracle Database as a Service to midsized and large-scale companies, mainly if you use the Oracle Email Delivery Service, which also requires going with Oracle Analytics Cloud. In today's modern world, if you're not using Oracle E-Business Suite and you store your data in the data warehouse and collect data from different interactive devices, such as cameras, the best solution is Oracle Database as a Service, partnered with Oracle Business Intelligence.

My rating for Oracle Database as a Service is ten out of ten, as no other service is comparable.

For financial companies, the performance and reliability of transactional data in banking systems are very important. Many financial companies use Oracle Database.

The solution is scalable, has support & right incident, and allows easy data recovery.

The solution’s price could be reduced.

I have been using Oracle Database as a Service for 20 years. We are using v16.

When I started working here a long time ago, Oracle Database version 9 was not very stable, but after version 11, it got very stable. If we follow the patching process, such as applying CPU and PSU patches, we don't need to check the stability of the database.

Oracle Database supports scalability and high availability due to clustering architecture, like RAC. You can easily expand data nodes or processing nodes to meet your needs. 1000 users are using this solution.

Oracle Database offers 24/7 support, and many third-party companies contract with growing corporations to provide support services. You can easily get support from these companies.

I have used Microsoft SQL Server and switched to Oracle Database because it can support large systems with many users. Most large systems today run on Unix or Reynolds operating systems, and Oracle Database is well-suited for these environments. However, IT environments such as AWS or Azure are increasingly moving to the cloud.

The initial setup is good and convenient. We don't need to set up the worker in case of extra data. The machine and software are in one box. It takes one hour to install Oracle Database.

As an engineer, I would install the Palantir environment or occasionally test the system environment for the operating and production systems. We rely on the database administrator for assistance.

20 people are required for the solution’s maintenance. I can recommend Oracle Database to many companies, especially those using Oracle Cloud services. The price is not very expensive, and Oracle Cloud offers a variety of features and benefits. Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Oracle Database as a Service serves as an operational and mission critical system. Oracle Database as a Service works very well for our company and can be termed one of the world's best databases.

The most valuable features of the solution are processing, indexing, monitoring, scalability, network, performance of the clustering, clusters, and availability.

Oracle Database as a Service is a tool that serves as a benchmark when compared to other databases in the market, so I can't find any shortcomings where improvements are required.

The price of the solution is an area of concern. From an improvement perspective, the price of the solution should be lowered.

I have been using Oracle Database as a Service for thirteen or fourteen years. I use the solution's latest version, which is Oracle Database 19c.

Oracle Database as a Service serves as a benchmark for other solutions in the market when it comes to the stability part. It is one of the best solutions in all aspects, like compatibility, performance, scalability, capabilities, and as a backup solution.

There are many users of Oracle Database.

My company can plan to increase the number of users since it is a scalable product. You just need to increase from a single or one node cluster to support more users.

I have experience with SQL Server. My company switched from SQL Server to Oracle Database as a Service since we found the latter to be one of the best products in the market.

Oracle Database as a Service's initial setup phase has become easier compared to its complex nature ten years ago. Oracle Database as a Service has become easy to operate even when it comes to the advanced installation part.

Considering that all the prerequisite requirements are met, Oracle Database as a Service's deployment phase can be completed in a day.

For the deployment phase, you need to get involved in some hardware provisioning, after which you need to see to it that all the prerequisites for the deployment process are met before choosing to install Oracle Database as a Service, and you can create your database.

My company did not see any help from any consultants for the deployment phase of Oracle Database as a Service.

Oracle Database as a Service is an expensive product.

Oracle Database as a Service is a well-integrated tool with other products.

If you want an operational database and support for a mission critical system, then Oracle Database as a Service is your best product. I won't recommend small or mid-sized companies to go with Oracle Database as a Service. For a smaller database, I suggest SQL Server.

I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.