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"Actions like exporting grids to Excel or other tools is a very easy task.""Timed queries that add their result to the result grid for every execution are helpful."

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"We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well.""I feel the solution to be a bit faster than the traditional methods, which makes it easy to customize."

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"Sometimes, I feel that the startup time takes a bit more time than needed.""One thing I would like to see changed is having the JDBC drivers in a fixed location outside of the application package."

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"We're looking for a solution that can be implemented on AWS. IBM InfoSphere Optim can be implemented on AWS, but it costs more than double what we're currently paying. So, it's not really of good value for us.""While the solution is very supportive of Db2, it is not so friendly when it comes to IMS databases."

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  • "A license with a few years of support is a good and valuable option."
  • "The pricing for DbVisualizer is fair."
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  • "IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have."
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    Top Answer:We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well.
    Top Answer:IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have. The cost is per license and per gigabytes.
    Top Answer:The cost needs to be reduced. It is a very expensive solution. We're looking for a solution that can be implemented on AWS. IBM InfoSphere Optim can be implemented on AWS, but it costs more than… more »
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    IBM Optim, Optim
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    Overview

    One tool for all databases and OSes
    DbVisualizer is the ultimate database tool for developers, analysts and DBAs. It runs on all major OSes and connects to all major databases.

    IBM Optim solutions manage data from requirements to retirement. They boost performance, empower collaboration, and improve governance across applications, databases and platforms. By managing data properly over its lifetime, organisations are better equipped to support business goals with less risk.
    Sample Customers
    Tesla, Google, Facebook, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Apple, BMO, Deutsche Bank, Netflix, Disney
    Durham Police Department, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Continental, KCE Electronics Public Company Limited, The University of Adelaide, Migros Zurich, COPROB
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company13%
    University9%
    Healthcare Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm33%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise78%
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    DbVisualizer is ranked 24th in Database Development and Management while IBM InfoSphere Optim is ranked 17th in Database Development and Management with 3 reviews. DbVisualizer is rated 9.6, while IBM InfoSphere Optim is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of DbVisualizer writes "Good for monitoring specific processes, built-in SSH tunneling support, easy-to-create graphs, and a clean GUI". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM InfoSphere Optim writes "Can easily restore the database, but the cost needs to be reduced". DbVisualizer is most compared with Toad for Oracle, whereas IBM InfoSphere Optim is most compared with Solix Enterprise Data Management, Informatica Data Archive, Informatica Persistent Data Masking and Oracle Enterprise Manager.

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