Db2 reliability and integration with other products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

that there are differences between the distributed and z/os versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Can be used in openshift and easy installation and support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

IBM documentation not is easy to find to resolved issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ilike the Perfromance and Stability of IBM DB2 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing As I know but application teams complain about licensing Costs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Transaction processing, robust, secured. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DB2 works on multiple platforms I like this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's ease of use, administration, security, resilience, performance, stability, scalability, availability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's not used enough! It's well-respected, but could do with more press! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

High performance, scalability, flexibility, strong security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Complex setup, resource-intensive, learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance and security; customer support is top notch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We need new features delivered even quicker. IBM Z Skills training is also a major issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is good to use with IBM products like Maximo i.e. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is not that popular and it is more difficult to get a specialist proficient with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is great for storing and organizing our client's data and gives the company the flexbility to use both files and tables as we cotinue to modernize our software platform. I use Run SQL scripts the most for accessing data so I can test my programs with different data sets. The DB2 database is perfect for the finanical and demographic data that is the backbone of our system. The system is very scure which is perfect for all the senistive data we have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a little on the slow side when prcoessing large amounts of records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a long-time user of IBM Db2, using it for 15 years now, I've found several standout features that make it a reliable choice for our database needs. The stability of Db2 is impressive; it handles our high-transaction environment with ease. Scalability is a strong suit, allowing us to grow seamlessly alongside our expanding data requirements. Security features are robust, meeting our standards for protecting sensitive data.

The compatibility with various platforms makes integration smooth, and the support for advanced analytics and AI integration has been beneficial for deriving meaningful insights. The availability of comprehensive documentation and a supportive community ensures we can troubleshoot effectively and stay updated.

What stands out most is the flexibility in supporting both SQL and NoSQL models, giving us the freedom to adapt to different use cases. Overall, our experience with IBM Db2 has been positive, thanks to its reliability, scalability, security features, and continuous support and innovation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My experience with IBM Db2 over the years has been marked by a notable gap in user-friendly tools, especially when compared to SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). The absence of an equivalent tool has been a source of frustration, particularly in areas such as auditing, query tuning, and monitoring. The auditing feature feels outdated, requiring considerable manual effort. Query tuning lacks the streamlined approach found in SSMS, and the absence of a tool akin to SSMS's activity monitor means delving into scripts for essential reports.

In a landscape where many databases showcase activities through elegant GUI screens, the reliance on scripts for reports feels antiquated. Unlike SSMS, where obtaining an explain plan is a single click away, DB2 demands a more complex process involving plan generation, interpretation, and decision-making. Additionally, the use of Java for GUIs presents a performance challenge, with slow loading times.

This experience highlights a perceived stagnation in tool development for DB2, necessitating heavy dependence on the expertise of a DBA rather than leveraging tools for simplified day-to-day activities. While DB2 offers robust features, the user interface and toolset development seem to lag behind, making routine tasks more labor-intensive than they need to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.