DB2 Review - why 4.8 stars?

DB2 Review
ITQlick Score: 62/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 4.8/10 - average cost
Category: System -> DB2 review
Ranking:Ranked 65 out of 198 System systems
Company: IBM
Pricing: starts at $1,000 per license
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: DB2 pricing, DB2 alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: May 20, 2022

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What is DB2?

DB2 is a database management system suitable for the needs of all business sizes. It also features various partitioning, indexing, and access control services. The software was designed and launched by IBM headquartered in New York, United States.

Who is it best for?

Support for multiple operating systems and extensive features make the software suitable for all business sizes and types. It has been successfully used in all major industries including engineering services, software development, technology, financial services, education, and others. Some major customers of the software include JN Data, ITERGO Information Technologies, and Morgan Stanley etc.

Main features and functionalities

Access control features of DB2 include enterprise directory compatibility, native network encryption, password complexity rules, resource limit, security certification, and separation of duties. It offers indexing and partitioning features of composition, reverse operation, and native replication.

Core database management services of the software include data backup, compression of data, data encryption, high availability, high scalability, Java support, referential integrity, transactions, and XML format support.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $1,000 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 4.8 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for DB2. You can also find here pricing information from DB2's website.

Pros

  • Customer support service of BD2 is available round the clock via multiple channels.
  • Other than Java support, the software also offers support for XML and temporary tables.
  • Native network encryption compatibility of DB2 reduces the cost of deployment and implementation.

Cons

  • IBM DB2 does not offer the database management services of SQL interpreter and Unicode management.
  • There are no features of multi-core support and database import of IBM DB2.

How it stacks up?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best System system?

DB2 is ranked 65 out of 198 software in their category (System systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of DB2 is 4.8 stars out of 5 and the total score is 62 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, DB2 makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

Yes, they offer cloud based hosting, which means IT resources are retrieved through web-based tools and applications and you don't need to buy servers and additional hardware equipment.

Can it be used on mobile?

No, currently DB2 can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

What should we ask during a demo session?

Differences between DB2 and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to DB2 in 2024: FoxPro, WebSphere DataPower, SQLyog, Informix database, Greenplum Database. Access the complete competitors analysis here - DB2 VS System Software alternatives.

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