Item: Db2
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Db2

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

DB2 is a solid relational database that stores information mainly from or used by the mainframe. High availability ensures stability and allows one to concentrate on business logic.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Robust database.
Easy to be maintained.
Security and data integrity.

Cons

Can be complex to exploit due to the richness of features.
Contract conditions can be improved.
Reinstall requires manual activities to ensure all the previous legacy is erased.

Return on Investment

Near zero downtime ensure trust in the connected services.

Alternatives Considered

Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server

DB2 was selected for handling financial data due to its solidity.

Key Insights

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?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Db2 go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Db2 again?

Yes

DB2 suits best-structured companies dedicating full-time resources to administer the instances. It works very well, providing a unique level of robustness and integrity. In terms of cons, it's a proprietary solution that can require a relevant investment in terms of hardware. There could be lighter solutions to be looked at for small and medium businesses or use cases.

Scalability and Accessibility

Scalability

solution can scale up easily, but connected costs in hardware can significantly increase. while for low scales, lighter alternatives can be evaluated

A solid relational db with near zero downtime.

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