IBM Db2 is a robust relational database designed to handle high-volume, mission-critical workloads with low-latency transactions and real-time analytics. It offers seamless scalability, hybrid cloud capabilities, built-in security features, and intelligent automation to streamline database management. Suitable for diverse use cases, from microservices to AI, Db2 ensures resilience and efficiency for enterprise data needs.
IBM Cloud offers a variety of pricing options, including Free and Lite plans, which provide access to over 40 services without cost. Users receive a $200 credit upon signing up, valid for 30 days. The Pay-as-you-go model allows billing based on usage, while Subscription accounts offer discounts for committed spending. Additionally, IBM Cloud provides Committed Use discounts and Reserved Capacity options for advanced savings.
For specific services, such as IBM Cloud Object Storage, pricing varies by location, resiliency, and storage class. Other services like IBM Watson APIs are included in the free access offerings. IBM Key Management Service charges $1.0764 per key version per month, with additional fees for global resiliency features. Sysdig Secure pricing ranges from $9.90 to $18.00 per compute instance per month, depending on the number of instances.