SQL Server Consulting Services: Security, Performance & Migration
Security : Performance : Migration : Cost-efficient deployments
From proactive security hardening to performance root-cause analysis, Azure and AWS migration planning, and six-figure licensing savings through consolidation, our SQL Server consulting services protect your critical assets and reduce your run costs.
Data Security
Emergency Data Rescue
Backup failures and database corruption can put your business at risk. We assess the damage and recover data that standard methods cannot reach.
System Upgrades & Migration to Azure / AWS
Your SQL Server is out of support?* You want to upgrade to ensure your SQL Server receives critical patches from Microsoft, ensure application compatibility, or migrate to Azure or AWS. Upgrades and migrations are often a good opportunity to reconsider licensing and optimize cost.
*Currently, anything before SQL Server 2022 is out of mainstream support
Performance Tuning (Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis)
When your database applications run slowly, users get frustrated and critical processes stall. We identify the root cause, collaborate with vendors to improve database code, and provide guidance on the right hardware to restore performance and reliability. Find performance troubleshooting insights on our blog.
Proactive Security Assessment
Are you aware of what sensitive information – such as PCI, SOC, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, or STIG-regulated data – is stored in your databases? Do you know where it lives, how it’s protected (if at all), and what misconfigurations might allow an attacker to escalate access within your SQL environment?
We’re here to help you secure your database systems. Our Vulnerability Assessment for Microsoft SQL Server now includes over 100 checks: the by far most comprehensive check for your Microsoft data estate on the market! Let’s talk about how we can help you reduce risk and improve your data security posture.
Database Service Hardening
Whether you’re facing specific compliance regulations or looking to secure access to sensitive data and strengthen your resilience against ransomware attacks, you can rely on our expertise in the public and governmental sectors to help you achieve your goals.
Ransomware Forensics
You’ve experienced a data breach, you’ve been hit by a ransomware attack – your data is encrypted, SQL Server won’t start, recovery is urgent. Our deep expertise in Microsoft database systems enables us to support you with swift recovery and thorough forensic investigations.
Security Auditing for Microsoft SQL Server
You know database activity needs to be monitored for suspicious behavior, but finding the time and resources to do it properly can be a challenge. That’s where we come in.
We have developed a scalable auditing framework for Microsoft SQL Server that can be quickly deployed in your environment to monitor all databases according to your specific requirements. The Audits are loaded into a data warehouse for near real-time monitoring and archived on immutable storage for long-term retention depending on your requirements. Customizable reports can answer a wide range of questions, from standard queries like “Who changed critical settings?” to more advanced insights such as “Which users are accessing large amounts of data at unusual times?”
Tell us your compliance requirements. We’ll tailor the framework to fit. Read the technical background in our auditing article series on the blog.
Server Consolidation
Suspect your hardware isn’t being used efficiently? We can help.
By analyzing your actual resource usage, we create a tailored consolidation plan to optimize performance and reduce costs, whether in VMware environments, SQL Server licensing, or cloud infrastructure.
Our proven methodology has helped clients save six-figure sums in licensing and infrastructure costs, and we’re ready to put that expertise to work for you.
High Availability-Architecture
Do your database applications support critical processes that demand maximum availability? Looking to reduce maintenance windows?
We help you identify and implement the most efficient high availability architecture tailored to your environment, ensuring your systems stay online when it matters most.
Support: Managed Services, Health Checks
Is your team stretched thin and struggling to keep up with database tasks? Need someone who can respond quickly, during business hours or around the clock?
Our managed services offering is tailored to your needs, giving you peace of mind that expert support is always available. We proactively monitor and manage your databases to detect and resolve issues before they become problems.
Bespoke Architectural Consulting
Do you have a complex, multi-layered database challenge that doesn’t neatly fit into a standard service box? For enterprise environments requiring an independent, expert view on hybrid migrations, high-availability architecture, or comprehensive security redesigns, we offer bespoke, white-glove consulting engagements. These specialized projects are led personally by Andreas Wolter, a former Microsoft Security Program Manager and one of just seven Microsoft Certified Masters (MCM) in Data Platform worldwide.