Overall Satisfaction with DbVisualizer
Since we develop ETL from many different data sources, we use DbVisualizer to connect to different sources using Oracle, Informix, or DB2 as database engines. Having a single tool to access any of the different data sources allows us to quickly connect and query source systems, debug SQL sentences, or verify data without installing (and learning to use) multiple IDEs.
- Ability to connect to MANY!!!!! different database engines on a single IDE
- Create, alter or drop objects on any data source
- Ability to export / import data to multiple formats
- Reverse engineering / Data Model visualization
- The free version only allows 1 SQL tab (could be a little more generous on that) opened at the same time
- Unified IDE to access multiple data sources
- Currently using free version for most users so no cost at all
- Runs on any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Maintaining multiple data sources using a single, unified IDE reduces learning time
- Less time to develop and execute queries
Although it may not have engine-specific features that SQL Developer or Management Studio have (or any other specific client IDE), most regular tasks can be achieved from DbVisualizer no matter the database you are connecting to. This reduces the learning curve for most developers that need to work with multiple database engines.
Do you think DbVisualizer delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with DbVisualizer's feature set?
Yes
Did DbVisualizer live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of DbVisualizer go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy DbVisualizer again?
Yes
DbVisualizer Feature Ratings
Using DbVisualizer
5 - Mostly ETL developers need to connect to multiple data sources. DBA teams also use them for simple tasks while using specific engine clients for more advanced tasks.
No need to provide any additional support. It is a client-side tool that is very easy to install and configure
- Simplify access to multiple data sources from a single IDE
Using DbVisualizer
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Data Model Visualization
- Reviewing execution plan and other performance related tasks