Database Administration

The Database Administration Service Line provides services in two main categories: Database Development services and Database Management services.

Our Database Development Services provide the necessary database expertise to a custom software development project. The services are provided in the context of project deliverables and based on timelines of project milestones.

Our Database Management Services provide support for existing databases, or for the creation of new databases unrelated to a custom software development project. Database Management services are appropriate and available in all database environments for the duration of a project and beyond. They include ongoing support for Oracle, SQL Server and DB2 instances for all development, test, pre-production and production environments.

Additionally, the DDS Database Administration Service Line offers clients key services in database administration and management in these areas:

Performance Tuning
Disaster Recovery
Database Monitoring Using Commercial Monitoring Tools
Proactive Management
24 x 7 x 365 DBA Support
Provide Service Level Metrics
Other Services

The Database Administration Service Line is significantly different from the Software Engineering Service Line in that software developers should focus on the building of user interfaces, data acquisition, reporting, and end-user support. Database Administrators (DBAs) on the other hand are concerned with system performance, data backup and recovery, security/access permissions, and object creation.