Why Companies Procrastinate Over SQL Server Upgrades Ask any Database Administrator about why organizations large and small tend to procrastinate about SQL Server upgrades and you’ll hear similar replies: “upgrades are painful, upgrades are difficult,” “everything breaks.” So instead of going through the process of upgrading, they ignore it until it creates a roadblock. Fortified … Full story
CHARLOTTE, N.C – AUGUST 11, 2021 – Fortified Data, a leading full-stack IT partner focused exclusively on data, has solidified its growth trajectory by adding two C-suite executives. CEO Ben DeBow said the newly-created roles will provide strategic leadership and direction to drive growth and vision throughout the organization. “Fortified Data has established itself as … Full story
What is Enterprise Data Services? In a fast-moving world, organizations are constantly scaling and evolving, which makes it essential for those organizations to have Enterprise Data Strategies in place. Enterprise Data Services, offered by database managed service providers and database consulting firms, support a business in the management, integration, scalability, security, and interpretation of data … Full story
Being the leader of an enterprise’s IT department is a daunting task. When there is a problem, a need to scale, or even a project that falls into the gray area of IT, it is your responsibility to make the changes necessary – fast. There may be many occurrences where you find yourself thinking of … Full story
Assessment Overview A SQL Server assessment also called a SQL Server Health Check, is a review of one or all of the SQL Servers to provide the management team and the DBAs a holistic view of the SQL Server environment. The primary objective of the SQL Server Assessment is to review the current state configuration, … Full story
Our New Brand Fortified Data is consistently changing to not only keep up with the changing aspects of data but to stay ahead of it. At Fortified Data, we have rolled out new service offerings and developed revolutionary database tools that enable our managed service clients to almost forget they have databases. As we continue … Full story
Introduction to SQL Server Monitoring SQL Server database monitoring and management is something that not only aids businesses in keeping data secure and available, but it is a process that allows businesses to scale and move towards their enterprise goals. Database monitoring is the collection and analysis of SQL Server performance and usage of data. … Full story
SQL Server has added thousands of features over the last 25+ years, but the core product has stayed the same along with the tasks required to maintain SQL Server. What has changed is the features and options around how we manage and maintain SQL Server. In this article, we will focus on the main considerations … Full story
Fortified Data takes pride, not only in the results that we provide for our clients, but we take pride in the knowledge that we are able to share with the data community. Each member of our team has vast experience in the field and an extensive depth of knowledge and that knowledge base goes all … Full story
Overall Definition of a Database Managed Service Provider A database managed service provider, also known as an MSP, manages a client’s technical infrastructure, databases, and/or systems. Services offered by an MSP encapsulate everything from managing infrastructure and data to cybersecurity. And as technology changes, database managed service providers have the dedicated breadth of resources needed … Full story
Fortified Data is a full-stack IT partner focused exclusively on data. While some companies sell you on hundreds of years of database experience, a cabinet full of awards, and a resume of skills, Fortified Data is driven by our passion to deliver you optimal results and increased capabilities to your organization.