DB2 the best scalable and flexible DB.
July 01, 2024

DB2 the best scalable and flexible DB.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Db2 Warehouse on-premise

Overall Satisfaction with Db2

DB2 is the main database that holds the data of our entire organization. It is used because it provides the much-needed flexibility and scalability for ever-growing data demands. It addresses all medium to complex requirements with ease. The use case is extensive across our organization for every line of business. The robustness of DB2 gives developers, designers, and end users confidence. DB2 is used to create the tables.

Pros

  • Robustness, and scalability.
  • Ease of designing, implementing and using in long run with minimal maintanance.
  • Vast support material and help forums available online.
  • Very easy to learn, use and maintain.

Cons

  • Supporting apps or widgets should be provided for building complex queries with testing facilities using mock or dummy databases.
  • Simple playgrounds should be provided for learning, ideating, testing, and implementing without actually entering the actual database.
  • Detail demos and material for real time like problem solving.
  • There are a huge number of positive impacts with DB2, but at the exact cost, there is one major negative impact.
  • Improved performance along with robustness.
  • Solution for complex to very complex problems.
Db2 provides organizations with a flexible and scalable database that can be deployed across multiple departments and sites as needed. It allows for easy expansion across departments and upward scalability within each department. Liaison with other DBs or applications is simple or easy for easy, smooth, and unhindered operations. DB2 was implemented as the main central database for the organization.
DB2 is available when needed, which is very much required for business continuity in any organization. This is a very big plus, which gives the trust. Reducing unplanned outages and getting saved from last-minute hustles is a major plus point. Continuity in terms of liaisoning with other applications with minimal or no errors and great scalability is also a major plus point.
IBM Db2 provides solutions for Data Lakes, Operational Databases, Data Warehouses, and Fast Data. IBM has a rich history of being a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader. Easy to design, implement, test, and implement with huge support material across different platforms. Scalability and flexibility in implementation are major pluses compared to any other competitor.

Do you think Db2 delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Db2's feature set?

Yes

Did Db2 live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Db2 go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Db2 again?

Yes

Ease of usage and upward scalability. Db2 is renowned for its exceptional performance and scalability. It is engineered to handle large volumes of data and high-velocity transactions efficiently. B2 products include operational databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and fast data. SQL allows flexible data table manipulation by allowing multiple users to insert, delete, and update records simultaneously using specific SQL commands.

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