I didn't mean to slight DB2, the 8+ versions have been pretty solid and require just about as much work as SQL Server.
However, IBM licensing was significantly more expensive than our SQL Server licensing. As for FTEs, the same DBAs managed DB2 and SQL Server simultaneously whereas we needed an entire new cohort to deal with Oracle.
However, IBM licensing was significantly more expensive than our SQL Server licensing. As for FTEs, the same DBAs managed DB2 and SQL Server simultaneously whereas we needed an entire new cohort to deal with Oracle.