Expert Database Advice
Database Migrations
Seamless and secure database migrations to scale and futureproof your environments
Expert database migrations
Database migrations can help to ensure performant systems. Businesses with sluggish database architecture, hardware refreshes on the horizon, or issues with application performance can benefit. As a result, any of these factors could present an opportune moment for database migration.
When to execute a database migration
Strategic database migrations
A database migration is generally a strategic move. Often, this is influenced by the advent of new hardware, operating systems, applications or cloud-driven initiatives. Therefore, any database migrations require careful and proactive forward-planning.
If it’s time to review your future growth plans, there will be various factors to consider. Does your existing database have the level of performance necessary to meet these needs? And will it still in the next twelve months?
Experiencing performance issues?
You’ll also want to consider the length of time since you last performed a hardware refresh. If it was over three years ago, you could see performance drop-offs as your business grows without adequate database scalability. In these instances, it may be time to consider a database migration.
Choose the right partner for database migrations
Ensure a smooth transition
A key concern for companies planning database migrations, is the smoothness of the transition. How much downtime and disruption will it cause? Will it work out of the box? What performance benefits can be expected; and how soon?
Your experienced database migration partner
At Xynomix, we’ve been providing database support services to customers for over 20 years. As trusted Oracle and Microsoft Partners, we’re one of the most experienced database service providers in the UK.
Therefore you can expect premium service across Oracle Database and SQL Server, not least when it comes to database migrations.
What to expect from our database migration service
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Our database migration process
Discovery
The discovery phase begins with a set of pre-migration discovery calls. These will involve our data migration experts gathering information on your estate, scoping out the project, and setting expectations.
Typically, during our database migration consultancy, we will also undertake an assessment, documenting any risks and challenges that could be faced during the project.
The Technical Consultant that performs the discovery phase will continue to work with you throughout all phases of the migration. This ensures guaranteed continuity.
Migration
The Migration Phase sees the bulk of the work begin. We will cautiously migrate the schema across to the new environment, before consolidating your data and transferring it across.
This is the stage of the migration project with the most risk, so our Technical Consultants will discuss each step with you as it happens, ensuring a smooth transition to the new database estate. This stage will differ in practice, depending on whether you migrate to an on-premise or cloud environment.
Our process is thorough and mindful of risk. If your current setup includes Disaster Recovery technology, such as Oracle Data Guard of Dbvisit, we will be able to restore your database to its pre-migrated version in the event of complications.
We will, however, ensure that the database migration process is as painless as possible.
Review
As part of the Review Phase, our Technical Consultant and wider migration team will perform a range of testing measures to ensure that the data has been successfully migrated to the new platform.
We will also run a performance test and compare it to the baselining we did in the Discovery Phase. This will demonstrate tangible evidence of the improvements in performance that you can expect to see with your new environment.
Our team will continue to support you post-migration, ironing out any issues. If you require any further assistance beyond this point, we can discuss a managed service offering.
Benefits of cloud database migration
A cloud database migration is a strong alternative to the traditional on-premise database environment, and can include the following advantages:
- Flexible Capacity
- Frictionless Database Migration
- Optimised Costs
- Faster Time to Market
- Improved Disaster Recovery
- Multi-cloud
Scalable databases
Tired of database limitations holding you back? Migrate to the cloud and experience true scalability. Cloud databases offer flexible capacity, effortlessly scaling resources up or down to meet fluctuating demands. Instantly adjust storage and compute power, thus optimising performance and controlling costs.
Say goodbye to over-provisioning and hello to a dynamic, responsive database environment. Unlock your business’s full potential with the agility and scalability of cloud database solutions.
Increased portability
Once you’re in the cloud, it’s fairly straightforward to migrate from one cloud provider to another. Migrating to the cloud shouldn’t be a one-way street. Cloud platforms offer streamlined processes for moving your database between providers.
This frictionless portability gives you greater flexibility and avoids vendor lock-in. Enjoy the freedom to choose the best cloud solution for your evolving needs, without the hassle of complex migrations. Control your destiny with easy, seamless database transitions.
Manageable expenditure
Stop overspending on unused database capacity! Cloud scalability means you only pay for the resources you consume. Adjust your database footprint as needed, saving money and maximising efficiency.
Contact us today for a personalised cost analysis of cloud computing and learn more about our competitive database migration service pricing.
Agility over competitors
Particularly for developers, cloud flexibility empowers software vendors to launch applications faster than ever. Streamlined deployments and readily available resources mean you can rapidly develop, test, and release new products and services.
Get ahead of the competition and seize market opportunities with the agility and speed of cloud-based database solutions.
Resilience as standard
Migrating your database to the cloud strengthens your disaster recovery position. Benefit from built-in redundancy, automatic backups, and geographically diverse replication. Cloud platforms provide robust failover systems.
This inbuilt protection helps to safeguard your data against hardware failures, natural disasters, and cyberattacks. Thus, you can minimise downtime, prevent data loss, and ensure business continuity with resilient cloud-based database environments.
Centralise operations
Break down data silos and centralise your operations with multi-cloud database connectivity. Seamlessly integrate your Oracle and Microsoft databases across different cloud platforms.
With a team of Cloud Solution Architects in-house, we’re primed to carve our your path to database in the cloud.
Our unified approach enhances data sharing, streamlines workflows, and provides a comprehensive view of your critical information, empowering better decision-making.
Secure and compliant database migration services
At Xynomix, we put our compliance responsibilities front and centre.
We’re independently accredited with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certifications, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest information security and cybersecurity standards.
Naturally, this commitment extends to our partners and customers too.
With enhanced database security measures and proactive database monitoring, we identify more than 60% of emerging database issues before they’re even noticed.
This helps minimise risk for customers and increases overall transparency.
