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Consume IBM® Db2® Standard Edition licenses at an hourly rate on Amazon RDS for Db2 in a fully managed database service. Deploy Db2 instances up to 16 virtual processor cores (VPC) and 128 GB of memory.
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The IBM Db2 Standard Edition Hourly License Subscription provides instant access to IBM® Db2® Standard Edition VPC licenses to use with Amazon RDS for Db2 (https://aws.amazon.com/rds/db2/ ), providing customers easy to manage Db2 databases optimized for total cost of ownership. Customers benefit from Amazon RDS for Db2 by getting access to secure and highly available deployments, spending less time on tedious administrative tasks, and integrating natively with AWS and IBM tools. With the Db2 Standard Edition Hourly License Subscription, which seamlessly operates on RDS for Db2, you can take advantage of on-demand licenses to simplify scaling and avoid over-provisioning. Db2 Standard Edition supports instances up to 16 virtual processor cores (VPC) and 128 GB of memory. For larger instances use the Db2 Advanced Edition: https://ibm.biz/Db2AEAWSMkt
IBM® Db2® is a cloud-native database built on decades of expertise in bringing data governance and security, low-latency transactions, and continuous availability to mission critical data, analytics, and AI-driven applications. With support for mixed transactional and analytical workloads, it provides a single place for DBAs, enterprise architects, and developers to keep apps running, store and query anything, and simplify development. No matter the volume or complexity of transactions, make your applications secure, highly performant, and resilient with IBM Db2. To learn more, go to: https://www.ibm.com/products/db2-database
Amazon RDS for Db2 automates time-consuming, repetitive administrative tasks, such as provisioning, backup/restore, and software patching, freeing DBAs to focus on higher value work like application modernization and query optimization. The deployment of the Db2 database engine is hyper-secure to help ensure businesses keep their most sensitive data with them and support compliance programs, such as HIPAA, FedRAMP, and more. Automated Amazon RDS Multi-AZ (Availability Zone) replication ensures that operations are always on, minimizing the impact of disruptions. The offering integrates with key AWS services like AWS Key Management Service, AWS Identity and Access Management, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Database Migration Service, Amazon S3, and others, along with IBM data and AI SaaS running on AWS, such as IBM® Db2® Warehouse and IBM® watsonx.data™ data store, providing businesses with a full stack of data, analytics, and AI capabilities.
For customized Db2 pricing contact your IBM Sales Representative or sign up for a demo here: https://ibm.biz/Db2RDSDemo
Highlights
- Managed service with built in isolation and security that allows you to spend more time building, less time managing.
- Automated backups, snapshots, and failover to support durability of business-critical workloads along with high availability and automated Multi-AZ data replication.
- Get started on Amazon RDS for Db2 instantly with on-demand licenses and avoid the cost of over-provisioning with variable consumption.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/unit |
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Db2 Standard Edition Hourly License Subscription | Db2 Standard Edition at a VPC-Hour rate (note 1 VPC = 2 vCPUs when default threads = 2) | $1.04 |
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Instance Capacity Support
Supports deployment of instances up to 16 virtual processor cores (VPC) and 128 GB of memory
Automated Backup and Failover
Automated backups, snapshots, and failover mechanisms to support durability of business-critical workloads with high availability
Multi-AZ Replication
Automated Amazon RDS Multi-AZ (Availability Zone) replication for continuous availability and minimized disruption impact
Mixed Workload Support
Support for mixed transactional and analytical workloads on a single database platform
AWS Service Integration
Native integration with AWS services including AWS Key Management Service, AWS Identity and Access Management, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Database Migration Service, and Amazon S3
Native Object Store Capabilities
Native Object Store (NOS) Read/Write functionality enabling direct interaction with object store data
Multi-Cloud Analytics Platform
Connected multi-cloud data platform supporting full integration with SQL, Python, R languages and data sources including object stores and HDFS
Advanced Analytics Functions
4D analytics, nPath, sessionization, attribution, and scoring capabilities for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Amazon S3 Integration
Direct integration with Amazon S3 for backup, restore, and optional direct querying of object store data
Included Management Tools
Rights to use Teradata Data Stream Controller, Ecosystem Manager, Query Service, Server Management, and Viewpoint tools with Premier Cloud Support
Oracle Compatibility
Native Oracle compatibility enabling seamless connection to legacy applications, code interpretation, and query execution without requiring code rewrites.
High Availability
Up to 99.995% availability on AWS cloud with best-in-class HA, geo-distributed databases, and disaster recovery capabilities.
Performance Optimization
5X performance improvement compared to open source PostgreSQL through optimized database configuration and execution.
Distributed Database Architecture
Multi-region distributed database deployment enabling geo-distributed data placement and disaster recovery across multiple AWS regions.
License Portability
Ability to move on-premises EDB Postgres workloads to AWS cloud while maintaining existing license investments and leveraging cloud discounts.
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Sathyan K
Database has secured high-volume transactions and supports fast, compliant workflow processing
Reviewed on May 04, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
We use IBM Db2 Database for B2B Integrator , specifically Sterling B2B Integrator , which requires a database to store all configuration details. Any workflow that is created, any configuration messages, and metadata information are all stored in the database. We use IBM Db2 Database as part of the installation and configuration of the product itself.
What is most valuable?
Sterling B2B Integrator is a highly transactional-oriented application, which can be described as an OLTP application. Any data that flows through the application is stored in the database for each step that it performs. IBM Db2 Database helps the application work much faster from an OLTP perspective.
IBM Db2 Database is SSL enabled, which means that from the security point of view, any access to the database is through SSL. Additionally, all compliance-related aspects have been taken care of from the database point of view, including database encryption and security-related features.
It is highly scalable, and its performance related to database pruning is very good. It can be scaled vertically or horizontally so that data insertions and data access are much faster and more secure compared to how Oracle or other databases work.
What needs improvement?
A potential area of improvement is better documentation. From an educational perspective, it is difficult for people to understand IBM Db2 Database much faster compared to databases such as Oracle or other applications that have been used. Understanding the basic structure of the database, how logs or log shipping happens, how clustering works, how logs are written, where all information is stored, and how it needs to be taken care of are all critical pieces of information.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for almost 10 to 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The installation and configuration are simple.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is highly scalable. Its performance related to database pruning is very good. It can be scaled vertically or horizontally so that data insertions and data access are much faster and more secure compared to how Oracle or other databases work.
How are customer service and support?
The reason for limitations in customer service is that the technical skills available in the market for IBM Db2 Database are limited compared to those of Oracle. It is very difficult to have a skilled resource who can maintain and support this product unless IBM is involved directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also use IBM Db2 Database.
How was the initial setup?
The installation and configuration are simple.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation is handled through IBM and their distributors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The biggest competitor is Oracle itself.
What other advice do I have?
We have not implemented AI as of now. IBM is already providing some capabilities through Watsonx. We have not used any unstructured data and are working with structured data only, so I am not completely certain about how it behaves with unstructured data. We are not using the real-time analytics part because the analytics is done from the application side itself. I rate this product a 10 out of 10 overall.
Ramesh Babu C.
Rock-Solid Performance, Great Features
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the features of IBM Db2 such as HADR, PureScale, and its ease of use. PureScale ensures vertical growth and provides node availability for my application even if one node is down. HADR allows for Reads on Standby in some cases, which reduces the load on the live database. The ease of use feels like a plug and play, with seamless installation and configuration.
What do you dislike about the product?
The db2top utility can be much more user-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
IBM Db2 solves high availability issues with Purescale and HADR. Purescale supports vertical growth, ensuring availability even if one node fails, while HADR offers Reads on Standby to reduce live database load. Its ease of use through seamless installation and configuration is like plug and play.
Sandeep J.
Exceptional Performance and Reliability for Enterprise Data Management
Reviewed on Jan 06, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
IBM DB2 proves to be highly effective for high performance, reliability, and enterprise-level data management. It consistently delivers strong results in these areas. I am SAP BASIS Consultant using db2 database it is very fast as compared it other databased in case of restart or switch to other node in HA. Upsides are high performance scalable excellent stability and Very HIGH HADR and backup options.
What do you dislike about the product?
One downside is that during restoration, if there is a technical glitch, the process enters a rollback phase, which takes a considerable amount of time to bring the database back up.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use it with my ERP SAP system to store data. It has proven beneficial to me in several ways, such as helping to address performance bottlenecks, reducing downtime risks, managing database growth challenges, and handling operational complexity.
Vincenzo M.
Solid and reliable database for critical loads
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like its very solid database for critical loads, with good performance in transactions and powerful options for high availability and failover recovery.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing, it seems perfect to me as it is. The tool is easy to implement and quite intuitive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Solve the problem of managing transactional data reliably and consistently (many concurrent operations, integrity, stable performance) in critical systems.
Sandeep J.
Outstanding RDMS and transactional database
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
IBM DB2 stands out as a robust, scalable, and highly reliable solution, especially for critical workloads. Developed and refined by IBM over decades, it is a common choice in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government, where performance, security, and availability are essential.
What do you dislike about the product?
There not a single thing I dislike about Db2.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Handle's large scale, mixed workloads.
it handles unplanned outage and downtime smoothly.
Db2 provides robust, built in security feature to handle sensitive data.
it handles unplanned outage and downtime smoothly.
Db2 provides robust, built in security feature to handle sensitive data.