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    IBM Netezza Performance Server

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ANetezza Performance Server (NPS) is an add-on data warehouse solution available on Cloud Pak for Data System platform, built over open source and optimized for High Performance Analytics with built-in hardware acceleration. Netezza Performance Server was previously named IBM Performance Server for PostgreSQL (IPS).N/A

    IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/AIBM Z® IntelliMagic Vision is a performance analysis solution that helps organizations monitor and optimize their mainframe environments. It enhances RMF and SMF data with built-in expertise to prevent disruptions, improve performance, and safeguard service availability.N/A
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    IBM Netezza Performance ServerIBM Z IntelliMagic Vision
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    IBM Netezza Performance ServerIBM Z IntelliMagic Vision
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (6 ratings)
    9.8
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.8
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    9.9
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM Netezza Performance ServerIBM Z IntelliMagic Vision
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    We can query the data source and treat multiple databases
    as one with IBM Netezza Performance Server.



    While delivering fast and reliable analytical performance, the IBM Netezza Performance Server requires minimal configuration and ongoing
    management.



    To drive organizational performance, Netezza Performance
    Server automatically simplifies data and AI to centralize all analytics
    activities on the device, exactly where the data resides.



    For data processing and application dashboards, IBM Netezza
    Performance Server is quite beneficial.





    IBM Netezza Performance Server simplifies event setup
    by notifying you when a hardware component fails, allowing you to quickly
    replace it.
    Incentivized
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS is perfect for just about any after-the-fact analysis that I have tried to use it for. Sometimes it doesn't provide support for the latest SMF fields, but that is the nature of SMF data analysis - it is impossible to keep up with the rate at which new SMF fields are added. Combine that with the fact that the description of new fields is often poor, and it is amazing that IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS is as up-to-date as it is. I think that less experienced users might benefit from material that more clearly differentiates products like IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS, which feed off SMF data, and products like Omegamon, which report in real-time contents of various system control blocks.
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    Pros
    IBM
    • IBM Netezza Performance Server enables capabilities to integrate with leading ETL solutions.
    • Data can be exported from the IBM Netezza Performance Server to a variety of formats, including Excel.
    • We can prioritize specific users and queries using IBM Netezza Performance Server.
    Incentivized
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    • IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS is easy to use for beginners and experts.
    • Search and drill down helps to find overview and deep dive.
    • IntelliMagic has implemented expert knowledge into Vision and the rating of the report is really helpful.
    • Predefined reports can be modified very easily and individually adapted reports (replacement of old SAS programs) are also possible without any problems
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    Cons
    IBM
    • More tech support may make it easier as it is only limited to be done via company representatives
    • Overhead cost for replacements and services looks like it is high compared to others
    • Integration with other cloud based application will be great
    Incentivized
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    • The voluminous data is a challenge for all tools. As always, improved response time is always appreciated.
    • I really appreciate reading the descriptions and field descriptions that are provided with the screens. All additional elaborations will be appreciated.
    • Monthly trending and cyclical pattern detection
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    Likelihood to Renew
    IBM
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    In comparison to other products (even on IBM Z), IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS is really RAS (reliability, availability, and serviceability). The GUI is really stable; analyze/reduce jobs with detailed diagnostics; restart functions with Automator
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    Usability
    IBM
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    with more than 12 years of experience in Mainframe performance tuning and analysis, it was much easier to translate and understand the tool. New college grads without Mainframe exposure struggled a bit to connect the dots, it might be good to have a recording from IM to go through mainframe basics before the staff start to use the tool covering mainframe concepts than tool itself.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    IBM
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    Really highly skilled IntelliMagic team:
    • Head of IntelliMagic (Gilbert Houtekamer, Els Das and Jean-Marc van der Kolk)
    • Account manager DACH/Europe local support team ...
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Netezza is sufficient against similar products. It comes down to personal preference, I'd love to have the data objects popping up as I type but some people may not like it.
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    These are the legacy products that have been used for capacity/performance/billing and report generation over many years. Some are better suited for solutions using programmatic interfaces ( internal billing ), and processing IMS transactional data in particular. For most tasks, however, Vision can generate charts, provide levels of drill-down, allow a focus on analysis rather than report generation, much faster with greater reliability and less required training than the above products
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • The appliance is all in one so we have all licenses and support contracts under one roof.
    • The cost is expensive so ROI may take time to be realized.
    • If done correctly, then Netezza provides the opportunity for huge ROI.
    Incentivized
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    IntelliMagic, an IBM Company
    • Based on data from Vision, we have not had to expand the hardware this year.
    • Any expansion of hardware in the coming years can be well supported by figures from Vision.
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    ScreenShots

    IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision Screenshots

    Screenshot of where IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision for z/OS evaluates CICS metrics against best practices to highlight availability risks. Results are shown in red, yellow, and green, with detailed views by group, region, or time charts.Screenshot of an automated analysis of 80+ metrics for Db2 members and buffer pools, which detects availability and performance risks. The interactive report highlights warnings and exceptions, with drill-down capabilities for root cause analysis.Screenshot of a time chart for metrics. These are used to explore potential relationships during analysis. For example, assess time-of-day correlations between metrics with exceptions (orange/red borders) and overall get-page activity.Screenshot of where to filter network traffic by class or IP range to analyze protocol-specific data, including encryption algorithms, key lengths, and cryptographic attributes.Screenshot of analysis of transaction rates alongside response times to identify issues or track workload trends. Viewers can break down response times into components like System of Record (SOR) time, with adjustable data granularity.Screenshot of visual charts and dashboards, these showing CPU usage and transaction rates of WebSphere application workloads over time, enabling clearer communication and informed planning.