We performed a comparison between IBM Db2 Database and SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Some of the most valuable features are the scaling from a small very cheap installation to a very large enterprise installation. In addition, the backups and assistance are good."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its compatibility with IBM Power Systems."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is its stability. We have never had any problems and have never had to contact technical support."
"Its functionality and availability are valuable. Its availability is great. It is available 99.99% of the time."
"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution is easy to install and simple to maintain. The most valuable aspect of the solution is its general user-friendliness for users of all kinds."
"The scalability and availability of this solution are the most valuable features."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"This is a wonderful database that is, in my opinion, underrated. Users are able to get the most out of my experience by taking advantage of its centralized environment."
"The most valuable part of the tool stems from the fact that it is a very cost-efficient product compared to the newer technologies because it needs a very small amount of RAM."
"It's pretty good at handling a large number of transactions, which is critical for a banking client."
"They provide easy integration with other systems."
"SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is a good transactional database."
"I like that SAP ASE can match code and the database index to index data in the programming language. There are many other valuable features, such as the table buffer, tuning, and various control agents like dispatcher. SAP ASE can handle many different data types, including views, domains, data elements, structures, objects, and various table types that are most useful in the application. Its modularization technique is also handy."
"Provides very good integration."
"The actual interface is good."
"Db2 interface could be improved a bit. Comparing it to Oracle, Db2's interfaces could be improved."
"The capabilities of this solution could improve."
"End-to-end encryption specifically is something the solution needs to have in the next release."
"IBM's products tend to be quite costly, especially given the availability of free, open-source alternatives."
"When I look at Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server provides me with better tools for database management."
"In terms of improvements, IBM Db2 can improve its interface and its functionality. Also, the embedded functions should be much richer than the current ones - the functions which are embedded in the engine itself."
"The initial set up was complex."
"The application development requires a Java developer and not every company has these resources."
"I think that the solution needs to be positioned better within the market as it appears as though the Adaptive Server is being left out of the SAP scope."
"The overall performance of the product is an area where the tool has certain shortcomings and needs to improve."
"User interface could be more user friendly."
"There could be some improvements in barcode scanning and RFID access."
"SAP should refine its debugging method, and the process needs to be a little faster. It should use more Pragmas and fewer pseudocomments. I would like if SAP added more features based on advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence and voice control. The modularization and if-else techniques could also incorporate the latest technology to code and solve complex problems. The SAP Editor should be more elaborative, and it should allow many more types of statements for all uses."
"Because the solution is customized. we do occasionally face unique bugs. There are always some changes that need to be made here and there."
"Cost-wise, SAP is still expensive compared to other available products."
"In my opinion, product support is not that great from SAP because they have already declared the end-of-date for SAP ASE. They will be stopping product support."
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IBM Db2 Database is ranked 6th in Relational Databases Tools with 67 reviews while SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is ranked 12th in Relational Databases Tools with 12 reviews. IBM Db2 Database is rated 8.2, while SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of IBM Db2 Database writes "Very scalable with high availability and excellent technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise writes " Offers cost-efficiency as it needs a very small amount of RAM to function". IBM Db2 Database is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database, SAP HANA, Teradata and Oracle Multitenant, whereas SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise is most compared with SAP HANA, SQL Server, SAP SQL Anywhere, Oracle Database and SAP IQ. See our IBM Db2 Database vs. SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise report.
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