ETL/ELT Tools

We are looking at some ETL tool options.


1.) Source is SAP on MS/SQLServer

2.) Target is IBM DB2/400

3.) There will be other sources but the above is our primary concern - the product has to play very well in the SAP arena and we would like to see some affinity or knowledge of interfacing with DB2/400. Most people tend to go the other way with BI/BW (IBM I -> MS SQLServer) but we have historically had great success with DB2/400 and the IBM i.

4.) We have no interest in DIY

5.) We have looked at open source TALEND but aren't quite happy with it.

6.) Historically we have used SPSS (Showcase) Warehouse Builder but aren't quite comfortable with it in the SAP environment

7.) We believe that InfoSphere DataStage is too expensive for our tastes (I'm trying to confirm that)

While others may not have our requirements (#1 and #2 specifically) I thought I would get them out there. Any opinions on experience with ETL/ELT types of tools would be appreciated.


Michael Crump

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Verallia
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