Compare IBM Informix and Oracle Database 
- Users report that Oracle Database excels in disaster recovery with a score of 9.7, highlighting its robust features for scheduled backups and on-demand restoration, which reviewers say provide peace of mind for enterprise-level data management.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Informix shines in ease of use and setup, scoring 9.1 and 8.9 respectively, with users on G2 noting that its intuitive interface and straightforward installation process make it accessible for teams with varying technical expertise.
- G2 users highlight Oracle Database's strong performance in data replication, scoring 8.8, with reviewers saying that its advanced data replication features ensure high availability and reliability across distributed systems.
- Users say that IBM Informix offers superior data schema management with a score of 9.4, with reviewers mentioning that its flexibility in handling various data types enhances its usability for diverse applications.
- Reviewers mention that Oracle Database's query optimizer, scoring 8.7, is effective but can be complex, while users on G2 report that IBM Informix's query language, scoring 9.4, is more user-friendly and efficient for everyday queries.
- Users report that Oracle Database has a slight edge in security features, particularly in access control and authentication, with scores of 8.6 and 8.7, respectively, while IBM Informix's security measures, although strong, receive slightly lower ratings, indicating room for improvement.
To explain what I like best, I am going to refer to two aspects: A) NoSQL vs RDBMS and B) Freeware and Licensed Engines A) Distributed data is based on replication, and data partitioning lets you not only to scale your overall performance up, but also...
Although I have not installed a version 12 and above, installation was a little odd from time to time. It's serious software so it needs to be done correctly but IBM could do a better job there. SQL support can also be a little more up to date. The big...
Oracle latest versions are memory efficient with advance compression on the fly built in so that a huge investment in terms of disk space is saved.Oracle allows data to be controlled from a central repository. A DBA is responsible to create users, assign...
The standard command line tool is terrible. The cost is very high making it a feasible option for enterprise and full scale applications only.
To explain what I like best, I am going to refer to two aspects: A) NoSQL vs RDBMS and B) Freeware and Licensed Engines A) Distributed data is based on replication, and data partitioning lets you not only to scale your overall performance up, but also...
Oracle latest versions are memory efficient with advance compression on the fly built in so that a huge investment in terms of disk space is saved.Oracle allows data to be controlled from a central repository. A DBA is responsible to create users, assign...
Although I have not installed a version 12 and above, installation was a little odd from time to time. It's serious software so it needs to be done correctly but IBM could do a better job there. SQL support can also be a little more up to date. The big...
The standard command line tool is terrible. The cost is very high making it a feasible option for enterprise and full scale applications only.
