I find the script/text editing feature most valuable, as well as the ability to run scripts of any size against databases.
Business Systems Project Leader at a marketing services firm with 51-200 employees
We have the ability to run scripts of any size against databases, but there was an issue due to database access restrictions.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
It saves time by allowing automated, as opposed to manual, data entry into databases.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the product for about three years in total, at two different employers.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The issues I had in installation were due to database access restrictions.
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How was the initial setup?
It was straightforward from the software side.
What about the implementation team?
I had the software implemented through in-house teams.
What other advice do I have?
It is a very good option for creating and editing SQL scripts, especially large ones that I have run in support of government billing applications.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Summer Engineering Intern at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Database connectivity can cause stability issues, but it has faster connectivity to databases than a SQL developer does.
Valuable Features:
- Ability to save my custom queries and Macros
- Faster connectivity to databases than a SQL developer
Improvements to My Organization:
UI/UX can be improved according to functionality.
Use of Solution:
I've used it for eight to nine months.
Stability Issues:
There were issues due to the databases connectivity.
Customer Service:
No issues encountered.
Initial Setup:
I worked in a pre-deployed environment.
Implementation Team:
It was done by my employer's in-house IT team.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Developer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
IDE is slow and buggy, Autocomplete being especially bad
What is most valuable?
Running queries, because that's kinda important.
How has it helped my organization?
It hasn't.
What needs improvement?
The IDE is slow and, now, very buggy, Autocomplete being especially bad.
For how long have I used the solution?
Years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Lots.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Probably, but that's a big question.
How are customer service and technical support?
Poor.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Yes. I switched because SQL Developer was still in its infancy.
How was the initial setup?
Complex. Despite requiring a key which only allows specific features, the installer still asks you to select all the features (from a big list), instead of hiding what you cannot have.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's way overpriced, even if it wasn't the buggy product it has become. Honestly, Toad for Oracle needs to die; SQL Developer is much better than it was.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, SQL Developer, Tora, SQL Plus.
What other advice do I have?
Don't, really don't.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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