External tables to load the data from flat files.
Pivotal Greenplum Review
Needs more stability in terms of query results but we have improved our query response time.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
It helped us in loading millions of data in quick time & improved query response.
What needs improvement?
More stability in terms of query result.
For how long have I used the solution?
Five years - DCA V2.0 EMC & Greenplum Database
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Not usually, but sometimes we do.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Excellent.
Technical Support:Excellent.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We applied MPP Appliance for the first time earlier we were running on SMP’s.
How was the initial setup?
It was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
Vendor- they had good expertise.
What was our ROI?
Good.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also looked at Teradata.
What other advice do I have?
Very good and cost effective with very good customer support.
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Feb 15 2015
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Technical Lead at iGATE Patni Solutions
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