• Home
  • AWS Database Migration Service vs. BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS

AWS Database Migration Service vs BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Download the complete report
Buyer's Guide
Cloud Data Integration
March 2024
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS Database Migration Service and BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Amazon Web Services (AWS), MuleSoft, Matillion and others in Cloud Data Integration.
To learn more, read our detailed Cloud Data Integration Report (Updated: March 2024).
Download the complete report
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Mikael Kohlmyr
IAM roles and policies are difficult to work with, log rotations are hard to manage, resource destruction is not...
We brought this solution in to enable future event sourcing solutions, rather than to impact existing services.
RobertSamson
Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization
Using BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS has greatly improved our database administration tasks. Although we don't test the database... Read more →
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The solution is instantaneous. We can launch the service and reduce the end number of manpower.""This solution is very good at mini-batch processing.""The product is cheaper than all platforms""Scalable and stable solution for migrating databases to AWS, with valuable features such as parallel full load and continuous data replication.""Support is helpful.""The process is now simplified because there won't be maintenance. Usually we can take a snapshot of the number I need. We can automate the backup snapshots and we can restore it very quickly. We get many benefits from the application.""I like that I can focus on the logic and I don't have to worry about the administration stuff. AWS handles that for me.""I am very impressed by the scalability of AWS Database Migration Service."

More AWS Database Migration Service Pros →

"I have worked with DB2's great features in the last five years. The IDAA feature transformed the vision of warehousing, business analytics, and big data at my bank. Besides the mainframe, I saw that this solution was evolutionary. It gives real-time information.""BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."

More BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS Pros →

Cons
"The cost is a concern. We use DMS because of its simplicity, but the price could definitely be more competitive.""This solution can offer more tweaks where the latency can be brought down to fifteen seconds.""The initial setup can be difficult for beginners in AWS Database Migration Service. You will need the training to complete it.""Whatever solution worked today can not be reused in the next migration.""More endpoints need to be supported by AWS Database Migration Service. There's also a need for more control and transparency on the product, including better technical support.""The performance of data migration could be smoother.""Database Migration Service could be more integrated. I think that it makes sense to add integration to these functions. For example, AWS Glue has a feature called Orchestrator to create data flows, and that's more straightforward.""One area that AWS DMS can improve on is its conversion of data types. For example, in Oracle, you have a data type called RAW, but in PostgreSQL there is no such thing. Thus, AWS DMS doesn't know what type I want to use when migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL, and when performing the migration, AWS DMS changed the RAW data type to the byte data type, which isn't what I wanted."

More AWS Database Migration Service Cons →

"One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution.""DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it. It's not easy to see how it works."

More BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing can be better and it should be more competitive."
  • "Pricing can be improved."
  • "Pricing for the solution is reasonable, but could still be reduced."
  • "Cost is the only factor that is challenging."
  • "AWS Database Migration Service is the least expensive solution, but is still expensive."
  • "It's typically a pay-for-what-you-use kind of model, and most of the cost is based on the instance class for the replication instance."
  • "The pricing is per hour, though I do not have the exact figures. If you have specific questions about the service, a personal support team from Amazon is available, but this will bring in additional costs."
  • "AWS Database Migration Service is very inexpensive."

    • More AWS Database Migration Service Pricing and Cost Advice →

    Information Not Available
    report
    See Which Vendors Are Best For You
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Cloud Data Integration solutions are best for your needs.
    See Recommendations
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    What resources can you use to learn how to utilize AWS Database Migration...
    Top Answer: As with all AWS products, you are given very useful documentation with AWS Database Migration Service. Before we started using this product, we went over it and we were able to learn the basics and… more »
    Read all 2 answers   →
    Would you recommend AWS Database Migration Service as a cloud data integr...
    Top Answer: My current company started using AWS Database Migration Service upon my recommendation, and I continue telling people how good of a product it is. However, users should keep in mind a few things… more »
    Read all 2 answers   →
    Is AWS Database Migration Service an affordable solution?
    Top Answer: Compared to similar solutions, AWS Database Migration Service falls somewhere in the middle price-wise, at least from my experience. This being said, it is not a very affordable solution, especially… more »
    Read all 3 answers   →
    What do you like most about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
    Top Answer:BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.
    Read all 2 answers   →
    What needs improvement with BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?
    Top Answer:One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution. As someone involved in managing infrastructure, understanding… more »
    Read all 2 answers   →
    What advice do you have for others considering BMC Data Management for IM...
    Top Answer:From my perspective as an infrastructure guy, the most valuable aspect of BMC's data management solutions was their ability to optimize CPU cycles, improving IMS performance without directly impacting… more »
    Read all 2 answers   →
    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 42 in Cloud Data Integration
    Views
    7,645
    Comparisons
    6,247
    Reviews
    20
    Average Words per Review
    609
    Rating
    8.0
    21st
    out of 62 in Database Development and Management
    Views
    168
    Comparisons
    155
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    433
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    AWS Data Migration Service
    BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS, Data Management for IMS and DB2 on z/OS
    Learn More
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    BMC
    Overview

    AWS Database Migration Service, also known as AWS DMS, is a cloud service that facilitates the migration of relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses, and other types of data stores. The product can be used to migrate users' data into the AWS Cloud or between combinations of on-premises and cloud setups. The solution allows migration between a wide variety of sources and target endpoints; the only requirement is that one of the endpoints has to be an AWS service. AWS DMS cannot be used to migrate from an on-premises database to another on-premises database.

    AWS Database Migration Service allows users to perform one-time migrations, as well as replications of ongoing changes to keep sources and targets in sync. Organizations can utilize the AWS Schema Conversion Tool to translate their database schema to a new platform and then use AWS DMS to migrate the data. The product offers cost efficiency as a part of the AWS Cloud, as well as speed to market, flexibility, and security.

    The main use cases of AWS Database Migration Service include:

    • Migrating from legacy or on-premises databases to managed cloud services through a simplified migration process.

    • Reliable replication of backup files to minimize downtime and data loss.

    • Improvement of integration through building of data lakes and performing real-time processing on change data from users' data stores.

    AWS Database Migration Service Components

    AWS Database Migration Service consists of various components which function together to achieve users’ data migration. A migration on AWS DMS is structured in three levels: a replication instance, source and target endpoints, and a replication task. The components include the following actions:

    • Replication instance: AWS Database Migration Service provides users with a variety of replication instances, allowing them to select the optimal configuration for their use case. Depending on the instance class an organization selects, their replication instance provides a different amount of data storage.

    • Endpoint: AWS DMS uses an endpoint to access users' source or target data stores. The connection information is different and depends on the specific data store, but it usually consists of the following information: endpoint type, engine type, server name, port, encryption, and credentials. This information can easily be managed through the AWS DMS console.

    • Replication tasks: AWS Database Migration Service replication tasks can be used to move a set of data from the source endpoint to the target endpoint. The creation of a replication task is the last required step before starting a migration. Each replication task requires the following settings to be set: replication instance, source endpoint, target endpoint, and migration type options.

    • Ongoing replication or change data capture (CDC): AWS DMS also has the capacity to capture ongoing changes to the source that is stored while users migrate their data to a target.

    • Schema and code migration: The product requires assistance from tools such as MySQL Workbench, pgAdmin III, and Oracle SQL Developer to perform schema or code conversion, as it cannot do it on its own.

    AWS Database Migration Service Benefits

    AWS Database Migration Service offers its users a wide range of benefits. Among them are the following:

    • The solution ensures minimal downtime, as it continuously replicates the changes to the user’s source database during migration.

    • AWS DMS provides users with flexibility, as it supports many commonly used databases, including commercial and open-source ones.

    • The product is user friendly, as it offers an easy set of tasks in the AWS Management Console.

    • Users of Aurora, Redshift, DocumentDB, and DynamoDB can benefit from the free use of AWS DMS.

    • AWS Database Migration Service is very reliable because it is a self-healing service that automatically restarts in cases of interruptions.

    • The product supports both homogenous migrations and heterogenous migrations.

    • AWS DMS accelerates business growth, as it scales businesses at an affordable price.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Vishal S., an infrastructure lead at a computer software company, likes AWS Database Migration Service because it is easy to use and set up.

    Vinod K., a data analyst at AIMLEAP, describes AWS DMS as an easy solution to save and extract data.

    Transform the management of your DB2 databases to meet the scale and complexity of digital business

    • Run DB2 utilities with BMC Next Generation Technology to optimize your data and improve application performance
    • Eliminate downtime and increase availability of business services
    • Ensure the integrity of structured and unstructured data
    • Take control with intelligent automation and policy-driven rules
    • Bridge the gap from green-screen to modern, secure, self-service user interfaces
    • Move to DB2 12 and beyond with confidence
    Sample Customers
    Veoci, Trimble, Nasdaq, shaadi.com, Hotelbeds, SysAid, Verizon, Expedia, Pega
    Airline Tariff Publishing Co (ATPCO), AtTask, MetaScale
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Insurance Company8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Insurance Company13%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise71%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise76%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cloud Data Integration
    March 2024
    Download Free Report
    Find out what your peers are saying about Amazon Web Services (AWS), MuleSoft, Matillion and others in Cloud Data Integration. Updated: March 2024.
    DOWNLOAD NOW
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    AWS Database Migration Service is ranked 2nd in Cloud Data Integration with 27 reviews while BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is ranked 21st in Database Development and Management with 2 reviews. AWS Database Migration Service is rated 7.8, while BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of AWS Database Migration Service writes "A cloud solution for live replication but has stability issues". On the other hand, the top reviewer of BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS writes "Improves disaster recovery processes and offers an efficient CPU cycle optimization ". AWS Database Migration Service is most compared with AWS Glue, Oracle GoldenGate, Qlik Replicate, Fivetran and Confluent, whereas BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS is most compared with Qlik Replicate, IBM App Connect and Dataloader.io.

    See our list of best Cloud Data Integration vendors.

    We monitor all Cloud Data Integration reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.