BMC AMI Data vs. ClusterControl

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BMC AMI Data
Score 8.7 out of 10
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BMC AMI Data for Db2 and IMS simplifies mainframe data management with automation, performance optimization, and resilient recovery. It accelerates query execution and ensures compliance with regulations like DORA. By integrating with DevOps, it helps organizations maintain continuous availability.N/A
ClusterControl
Score 10.0 out of 10
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ClusterControl enables companies to deploy, manage, monitor and scale their databases on the technology stack of their choice. According to the vendor some key features and benefits include: Repeatable Deployments: Deploy standalone, replicated or clustered databases on the technology stack of your choice Complete Lifecycle Management: Automate failovers, recovery and day to day tasks uniformly across polyglot databases and dynamic…N/A
Pricing
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Features
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Database Development
Comparison of Database Development features of Product A and Product B
BMC AMI Data
7.7
4 Ratings
10% below category average
ClusterControl
9.7
3 Ratings
13% above category average
Version control tools7.93 Ratings00 Ratings
Test data generation7.83 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance optimization tools8.04 Ratings9.73 Ratings
Schema maintenance7.03 Ratings9.63 Ratings
Database change management7.84 Ratings9.63 Ratings
Database Administration
Comparison of Database Administration features of Product A and Product B
BMC AMI Data
7.7
4 Ratings
5% below category average
ClusterControl
9.9
3 Ratings
20% above category average
User management7.74 Ratings9.73 Ratings
Database security7.94 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Database status reporting7.84 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Change management7.34 Ratings10.03 Ratings
User Ratings
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(7 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Usability
7.6
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BMC AMI DataClusterControl
Likelihood to Recommend
BMC Software Inc.
BMC AMI Cloud Vault provides immutable cloud storage, allowing businesses to create secure, unchangeable copies of critical data for rapid recovery in the event of ransomware. >For organizations looking to move away from expensive Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL) or on-premises storage, BMC AMI Cloud Data is well-suited, as it supports backing up or archiving mainframe data directly to cloud object storage (e.g., AWS).
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Severalnines AB
I love its ability to work without manual configuration. ClusterControl has enabled us to control all servers across business and monitor overall server health with ease. ClusterControl ability to automate repetitive tasks has made my work easier and saves me a lot of time. It also offers a very good GUI.
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Pros
BMC Software Inc.
  • IMS backup and recovery resolution improve the efficiency
  • Supports very precise recovery, which lowers risk and minimizes data loss.
  • IMS Log analyzer provides information we need
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Severalnines AB
  • Proficient and proactive database monitoring, which governs security.
  • Automation of the routine processes, more those those that entails repetitions.
  • Further, ClusterControl has tools for performance optimization, which improves the quality of results.
  • Lastly, ClusterControl supports database scaling and automation, a strategic option for efficient management.
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Cons
BMC Software Inc.
  • In Change Manager, IDAA objects can't be analyzed. This is a big issue if you have Accelerated Tables in your shop.
  • Not able to find how runa Accelerated tasks in batch, especially long time loading
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Severalnines AB
  • It's holistic with data virtualization.
  • Requires users with skills to install.
  • Excellent with backup and instant recovery.
  • Great for the safety and security of our data.
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Usability
BMC Software Inc.
My overall experience with BMC AMI data has been great so far because after installing this software in our business now we are able to work on long term projects and business expansions. The software has made sure that our team work more on analysis and strategic data management that's why I would like to give it 9 out of 10
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Severalnines AB
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Alternatives Considered
BMC Software Inc.
See all of the software have different attributes and working process they gives the different analytical results so I will not compare them directly to BMC AMI Data but I would say they all are pioneers platform at their own level.
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Severalnines AB
ClusterControl has easy installation steps compared to other softwares. It also offers a free trial helping potential buyers be able to experience it's magic while other softwares don't offer a free trial making a customer buy the software blindly. It offers value for money compared to other softwares offering the same features and services.
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Return on Investment
BMC Software Inc.
  • By shifting to AIOps-powered monitoring, customers halved unplanned mainframe outages, resulting in $1.4 million in retained profit over three years=50% Reduction in Unplanned Downtime.
  • BMC AMI data solutions delivered a 217% ROI, with payback in under six months, enabling teams to deliver 3x more code to production.
  • BMC AMI Data for Db2 users achieved a 6% reduction in MIPS consumption and realized significant cost savings by retiring outdated, non-automated systems.
  • The ability to perform database reorganizations with zero downtime ensures critical business applications remain available, protecting revenue streams and customer experience.
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Severalnines AB
  • Database security reporting ensures the malware from any source gets identified and deleted.
  • Further, automation of every analytical process improves the efficiency of operations.
  • Data migration ensure there is coordination with the outside world.
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