The current database landscape presents both new opportunities and new challenges. The key to navigating this dynamic environment is to stay informed, adapt to new technologies, and employ effective database management techniques. In this blog, we’ll address the nuances of database management and the strategies that can transform the challenges into opportunities for data-driven growth.
Scalability
In today’s digital landscape, the ability to adapt and expand databases in response to growing user needs is paramount. Data management strategies must be implemented to handle this volume of data without sacrificing performance or quality.
ClearBridge consultants provide solutions for our clients, including replication, caching, and sharding, to increase scalability. By understanding the significance of scalability and applying best practices, companies can optimize their databases for continued success.
Database Performance
When databases cannot maintain ideal speed and efficiency, performance is at stake. Slower response times impact user experience and overall business operations. To maintain optimal database performance, companies must prioritize regular performance monitoring to identify bottlenecks and potential issues.
Clearbridge provides Database Administrators to maintain database performance, including creating new databases, installing database software, managing backups, and working with developers to design and implement new features and troubleshoot issues.
We recently provided a team of Senior Oracle Database Administrators for a telecommunications client, creating new databases, installing database software, managing backups and restorations, and deploying tickets.
Protection
Data protection, disaster recovery, and maintaining high availability for databases are persistent issues our clients face.
ClearBridge provides database consultants to implement a collection of tools, processes, and procedures to maintain availability, integrity, and security.
We recently provided a Database Security Administrator for our telecommunications client. Our consultant managed our client’s Imperva solutions and monitored database activity, deployed the product in Oracle, Teradata, and SQL environments, managed operations and security tools, and upgraded the underlying databases.
Data Migration
Data migration projects become more challenging and complex if data assets exist in different file formats and locations, resulting in long migration delays. Companies must plan, implement, and validate the source data for successful data migration.
ClearBridge has provided Database Administrators to evaluate current database structures, develop a data migration strategy, define data transformation and migration methods, perform data cleansing, and migrate the data to the target database.
Data Integration
Successful data integration involves navigating compatibility issues between different platforms, protocols, and software versions. Companies must maintain data consistency across systems, such as CRM, ERP, and CMS systems for efficient operations.
ClearBridge provides experienced Data Warehouse Consultants to select and provide scalable and elastic resources and tools to combine and unify large amounts of data over multiple systems and integrate data into a comprehensive view.
Case Study
Challenge: Our client, a government agency, needed support to design and define architecture for future-state IT capabilities and services.
Solution: We provided a TS/SCI-cleared SQL Server Database Engineer who performed the following services:
- Installed and maintained database servers, optimized database security, installed and upgraded database applications, and troubleshooted database errors
- Created and managed reports, created automation for repeating tasks, and troubleshooted clusters/farms on servers
- Documented architectural requirements to meet enterprise needs and desired end state for each milestone applied and maintained STIGs in the enterprise, identified and resolved workflow issues, and developed testing strategies to verify requirements
Impact: Our consultant developed and supported initiatives unique to our client’s mission objectives, which set the agency up for future-state readiness and long-term success.
Final Thoughts
Effective database management is no longer just a strategy; it is an essential requirement. By managing scalability, maintaining database performance, ensuring data protection/maintaining high availability, and implementing strategies for data migration and data integration, companies can effectively navigate the ever-evolving environment.
ClearBridge can help your company with database management – to not only overcome challenges but also pave the way for future success. Contact us to learn more!
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