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5 Advantages of EDB's RemoteDBA Services
The document outlines the advantages of RemoteDBA services offered by EDB for managing PostgreSQL environments. It highlights common challenges faced by businesses, such as the lack of qualified DBAs and budget constraints, while detailing the key capabilities and strategic benefits of using RemoteDBA services. The content emphasizes how these services provide expert guidance, enhance operational continuity, and support business growth at a lower risk.
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- 1. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 1 Expert Guidance: 5 Advantages of RemoteDBA Services
- 2. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 2 Matt Cicciari Director, Product Marketing EDB Speakers Jamie Watt Director, Americas Support
- 3. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 3 • Challenges of managing your Postgres environment • How to best leverage expert guidance • Learn how to get started with RemoteDBA Services • 5 Advantages of RemoteDBA Services • Learn about customers success stories • Q & A Agenda
- 4. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 4 How to Address Competence? Where do you look? What do you Know? How do you learn? Who can you trust? Can you afford to develop this process?
- 5. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 5 Common Postgres Market Dilemma… Technical • Skills do not map from Vendor X to Postgres • Need for specialized expertise beyond current team Business • No budget for hiring DBA staff • DBA staff turn-over • Can’t meet commitments Shared • Limited supply of qualified Postgres DBAs • Business & Technical Ramp-up
- 6. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 6 RemoteDBA Services Overview Introduction Assessment Roll-out Focused on YOUR needs Business Overview Applications Overview Infrastructure & DBMS Review Disaster Recovery Review High Availability Review Maintenance Planning Review Access & Security Review Managing Expectations Kick-off Logistics
- 7. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 7 Key Capabilities of RemoteDBA Services 7© 2013 EnterpriseDB. All rights reserved. Concierge Initiation • Architectural assistance • Replication set-up & PITR set-up • Dev/test system setup • Assigned technical lead Identify Opportunities Before They Become Problems • AHC annual remote service • OS tuning & parameter advice • Best Practices advice Target Problems at Point of Impact • 24 x 7 real time monitoring • E-mail alerts • Emergency restoration Regular Review & Evaluation • Weekly status reports • Monthly review meetings • Monthly back-up verifications • Patch & Maintenance updates
- 8. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 8 • Architectural Health Check (AHC) identifies: − Short-term opportunities − Tactical opportunities • AHC deep-dive assessment: − Operating system − Hardware configuration − Database settings − Backup strategies − General database practices − Upgrade requirements − High Availability options • Enables better strategic decision-making going forward “Secret Sauce:” Architectural Health Check
- 9. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 9 Planning Agree upon the Goals & Objectives Business Preparation Identify internal team Setup the Communication plan Technical Preparation Discuss secure infrastructure connectivity Share technical details with EDB Getting Started with RemoteDBA Services Accelerate deployment, reduce risk, save money, and drive growth with RemoteDBA Services & EDB Postgres Subscriptions
- 10. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 10 Cost Effective Expert Guidance Continuity of Operations Faster Time-to- Value Lower Risk 5 Advantages of RemoteDBA Services
- 11. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 11 Supports Growth of Start-up Urgent Technical Help 24x7 Monitoring Access to Experts -CTO, a startup “Insurance Policy” Access to Expert Guidance -Sr. Man. Data Services, a CDN Co. Migration with Less Risk Technical Migration Assistance Eliminated Recruiting Process Expert Knowledge Transfer -DBA/Manager, a large Music Co. Staffing & Expert Guidance Short-term Staff Coverage DR Strategy Planning -DBA, a FinServ Co. Saves Time & Money Access to Experts Reduce Ramp-up Time -IT Manager, a Logistics Co. Achievement of SLAs Improved System Performance Expert Knowledge Transfer -Systems Administrator, a FinServ Co. But Don’t Take Our Word For It… ManagementExecutiveTechnical Hierarchy of Customer Value for RemoteDBA Services
- 12. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 12 Postgres Experts Strategic Engagement Build Trust Stay Informed EDB Services Reminder: Choose the Right Partner…
- 13. © 2016 EnterpriseDBCorporation. All rights reserved. 13 Contact EDB for more information Email UsCall Us Email sales@enterprisedb.com