Database Server SQL Specialists
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- Upgrade your business from a desktop database to a dedicated database server
- Provide advice on the right database server software and hardware to meet your needs
- Support for all major database software including; SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Red Had, SAP, Borland Sybase and others
- Provide database server setup, installation, configuration and support services
Database Server - SQL Server Solutions
If you’ve outgrown your desktop database software, implementing a dedicated Database Server solution helps you manage and use your data more effectively, providing greater reliability, data integrity and management control.
Many businesses are first exposed to databases such as Microsoft Access which run on local computers. However, as a business grows most business find it necessary to upgrade to a database server for either one of the following reasons;
Database Server Applications provide improved data management and reporting, greater reliability and stability, and improved performance and data integrity which a desktop version can not provide.
Dedicated Database Server may be required to operate new software applications such as ERP, financial, e-commerce, and many others require a SQL Database Server to operate on.
What is a Database Server?
A single-person business could run database software on just one PC quite easily. However, in most businesses data will need to be accessed by multiple staff across a network, often simultaneously. Database server software handles this task, making databases available to all relevant employees.
Database server software must ensure that information isn't modified by multiple staff members at once, index and sort the information that is entered so it can be easily searched, and allow analysis of the information stored in the database to produce reports. It also allows different applications to use the same centralised storage mechanism.
The three main components that make up a database server are; Database server software, server hardware, and the server operating system. All three work closely together, and your choice of database server will influence your server operating system and server hardware selection. It is important to discuss this distinction with your database server consultant to ensure that the hardware specification meets the requirements of the database server software.
What features should you look for in a database?
Functionality; the most important consideration will be whether it can deliver the specific application functions you require. This may be in the form of pre-packaged software, or you might work with a database developer to custom design your database. So it’s important to create a clear list of your business requirements.
Database Server Security systems- databases often store sensitive information, so you need to ensure a tight security system is setup.
Database Server Performance- databases are generally critical application, so any downtime can be costly to your business. There are many features you can discuss with your database server consultant including fault tolerance, load balancing, amongst other features.
Who are the main database server companies?
There are dozens of companies who offer database server solutions, some are tailored to individual markets such as car rental or retail; some are designed to work closely with existing application and operating system software; some are aimed at people focused on custom development, while other focus more on commercial add-on applications. Some of the main companies include; Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Red Had, SAP, Borland and Sybase.