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# Db2 Big SQL Reviews
**Vendor:** IBM  
**Category:** [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms)  
**Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About Db2 Big SQL
BM Db2 Big SQL is an enterprise-grade, hybrid ANSI-compliant SQL-on-Hadoop engine, delivering massively parallel processing (MPP) and advanced data query.




## Db2 Big SQL Reviews
  ### 1. A perfectly tuned platform for management of data.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Aaron O. | IT Specialist, Telecommunications, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 10, 2019

**What do you like best about Db2 Big SQL?**

Db2 Big SQL shines most from low latency, very high performance and compatibility to SQL not leaving out federation capabilities to do adhoc and complex queries while not breaking the bank.

**What do you dislike about Db2 Big SQL?**

A rather old looking Graphical user interface makes it less interactive. Features and performance do make up for the negatives rather.

**Recommendations to others considering Db2 Big SQL:**

The system provides the tools and resources to build a perfectly tuned platform to address the management of data at low costs. I highly recommend.

**What problems is Db2 Big SQL solving and how is that benefiting you?**

A great product thats perfect for techies to create a database without the assistance of an administrator and custom building databases in a very short time frame.


## Db2 Big SQL Discussions
  - [What is Db2 Big SQL used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-db2-big-sql-used-for)

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## Db2 Big SQL Features
**Management**
- Data dictionary
- Data Replication
- Query Language
- Data Modeling
- Performance Analysis
- Data Synchronization
- Real-Time Data
- Data Storage Management

**Maintenance**
- Data Migration
- Backup and Recovery
- Multi-User Environment
- Automatic Backup
- Database Conversion

**Security**
- Data Encryption
- User Access Control
- Mobile Access

**Additional Functionality**
- Workflow Management
- Third-Party Integrations
- Data Extraction
- Relational Database Management
- SSL Security
- API
- Data Connectors
- Search/Filter
- Reporting & Statistics
- Customizable Templates
- AI Copilot
- Full Text Search
- Data Virtualization
- Data Import/Export
- Generative AI
- Drag & Drop
- Customizable Fields
- Authentication
- Data Visualization
- Secure Data Storage
- Activity Dashboard
- Data Mapping
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Data Capture and Transfer
- User Management
- NOSQL Database Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Calendar Management
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Document Storage
- Audit Management
- Charting

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