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 would rather not share their knowledge. But when […]
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 about patching vulnerabilities and bugs? Two big reasons: Unpatched systems are a top cyberattack target. Patch releases literally advertise vulnerabilities […]
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, will you be ready? When it comes to disaster recovery, many businesses rely on conventional backup/restore procedures to […]
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 credentials aren’t adequate to safeguard sensitive data from today’s increasingly sophisticated external and internal attacks. To reduce […]
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 wide range of specific skills. To save operating costs, reduce the stress on in-house IT, and […]
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 about patching vulnerabilities and bugs? Two big reasons: Unpatched systems are a top cyberattack target. Patch releases literally advertise vulnerabilities […]
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 explain what database activity monitoring is, how it shrinks your attack surface, and why it […]
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 goals. Many organizations lack the expertise and time to manage their SQL Server databases. This is where SQL […]
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 enhance your product’s performance to prevent potential bottlenecks. To achieve the above goals, […]
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 experience. Throughout this guide, you’ll first learn the benefits of cloud migration. Afterward, this guide […]