Database Blog
SQL Server Is Better Than Ever – Blessing or Curse?
As SQL server became a world-class database system over the past two decades, setting a trap for many organizations. Twenty years ago, mission-critical applications were generally only served by enterprise-level database systems (think Oracle and DB2) . SQL Server...
Why Disaster Recovery Testing is Mission Critical
With cybercrime still on the rise, and remote work scenarios stressing IT infrastructures and security controls, every organization needs a disaster recovery (DR) plan to protect against data loss and quickly restore IT infrastructure and systems following a...
To Understand Risk, Ask Better Questions
The importance of asking the right questions Readers of my blog know that a common theme has been the importance of asking the right questions. Today I will illustrate this with a true and painful (literally) personal story that really drives the point home. The story...
Cloud Storage Advantages and Disadvantages
Let's talk cloud storage advantages and disadvantages for SMBs, especially those in regulated industries. Using cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and/or backup has become nearly universal. Estimates of how many businesses of all sizes are using cloud storage...
How Much Does Database Disaster Recovery Cost? “It Depends”
How Much Does Database Disaster Recovery Cost? “It Depends” – a sometimes frustrating response that we hear frequently when we ask a question. To some, it feels like a dodge. Maybe the person we are asking does not know, or would rather not give their opinion, or...
Database Patch News — April 23, 2022
Welcome to Database Patch News, Buda Consulting’s newsletter of current patch information for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Here you’ll find information recently made available on patches—including security patches—and desupported versions. Why should you care...
Need Continuous Database Protection across Oracle and SQL Server? Consider Dbvisit Standby MultiPlatform.
Availability of your database environment and continuous database protection is business-critical. Without continuous database protection, you can’t ensure business continuity. But it’s only a matter of time before you experience a failure. When (not if) that happens,...
Database Encryption: What You Need to Know
These days organizations are storing, accessing, and analyzing more data than ever, both on-premises and on the cloud. As this trend accelerates, the need for effective database security grows right along with it. Basic security controls like login/password...
Choosing the Right Oracle Managed Cloud Service for Your Organization
Oracle managed hosting offers some of the most powerful database technology available, but it comes with a lot of complex options and can be challenging to manage. Running Oracle-based applications efficiently and securely demands experienced technical staff with a...
Database Patch News — January 23, 2022
Welcome to Database Patch News, Buda Consulting’s newsletter of current patch information for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Here you’ll find information recently made available on patches—including security patches—and desupported versions. Why should you care...
The Importance of Database Activity Monitoring
With the transition to a remote workforce dispersing access to databases far beyond the network perimeter, coupled with the rise in privileged credential attacks and insider threats, the importance of database activity monitoring has never been greater. This post will...
An In-Depth Look at Microsoft SQL Server Managed Services with Buda Consulting
Monitoring and managing Microsoft SQL Server databases can be challenging for many businesses. It takes significant resources and constant monitoring to ensure optimal functioning across a SQL Server database environment, in line with best practices and business...
SQL Server Health Check Checklist
SQL injection attacks represent over 65.1 percent of all website application attacks. To prevent your server from becoming a part of that statistic, you’ll need to take action. That way, you can mitigate damages and possibly prevent them. Moreover, you’ll want to...
Our Cloud Migration Roadmap: Set Yourself Up for Success
67% of businesses have migrated their workloads to the cloud in 2020 alone. Are you considering following this trend? If so, you’ll need a stellar cloud migration strategy. Otherwise, your services will have poor performance, which your customers will also...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Upgrading Oracle 11g to 12c
Is your company's IT infrastructure an out-of-date eyesore? The 11g support clock has been ticking since 2013, when Oracle released the major version upgrade for 12c. Like in any software cycle, Oracle has been phasing out support for version 11g. If you are still...
Database Patch News — November 2021
Welcome to Database Patch News, Buda Consulting’s newsletter of current patch information for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. Here you’ll find information recently made available on patches—including security patches—and desupported versions. Why should you care...
What Is CUI Data? | An Expert’s Explanation
Did you know there are 125 categories of controlled unclassified information (CUI)? With so much data that is now under the umbrella of CUI, ensuring your business recognizes which data to protect is essential. But what exactly is CUI data? Read on to learn about this...
The Ultimate Oracle Database Security Assessment Checklist for 2021
They are two simple words, but they are two of the most feared words in business: Data Breach! Your data is your business. When companies lose their data, they lose trust and the ability to conduct much of their business. The problem is many companies spend their time...
6 Types Of Cloud Migration Services
We are right in the middle of a huge focus in the business world on cloud migration. In fact, in 2020, cloud migration was the number one top modernization project. More than half of business leaders were working on or planning...
Seven Reasons To Employ Database Tuning Services
If your business has invested in a database, chances are that it's a valuable asset that's integral to the smooth and effective performance of your operation. Unfortunately, without regular maintenance and attention, a database can begin to deliver sub-optimal...