Description: A global technology company had a complex database environment supporting more than 500TB of data and an on-site hardware configuration consisting of two Oracle SPARC SuperClusters with full-rack Exadata, backup devices, and gateways to access the data centers. The workflow application was mission critical and needed to adhere to strict Service Level Agreements. Because […]
This case study is courtesy of an IT Architect and Senior DBA working for a large international call and service center. He has managed four separate Database Managed Service Providers (DBMSPs) as a part of keeping mission-critical database systems up and running. This study is based upon his experiences with each. His company had more […]
Written by: Chuck Egerter, CEO Guardian Eagle I wanted to write this because I think, sometimes, we all need to hear it. We all need a cheerleader who comes with facts and truths that we can get excited about. I certainly do, and writing these thoughts down helps me adopt them, which is important for […]
The other day I was catching up with a long-time friend and excellent Oracle DBA. She was frustrated with how management rarely sees the strategic role she needs to play in helping them make smart decisions surrounding the future of the company’s data. Management clearly recognizes the value of the data itself, but often overlooks […]
In the wake of a global pandemic and an enormous shift towards working from home, IT Senior Management must be concerned with balancing the focus between working from home and living at work. They need to keep the IT staff productive, empowered, and engaged, but without traditional face to face. We need to know that […]
Today’s enterprise databases are expanding oceans of data that need careful protection so data can be delivered effectively to the business. Tasks that are expected of the DBA (database administrator) are many and varied. New database features and functionality, continuous database evolution in the cloud, and advanced security options increase the skill set DBAs need […]
Overview: With the amount of activity going on in the database it isn’t practical for an individual to identify and dissect every log. Even with an entire team dedicated to database traffic analytics, one hundred percent visibility is not guaranteed. In addition, this activity would most likely have an impact on performance, especially in an […]
Our next stop on the way to protecting your data from the inside out is Auditing. Constant database activity makes it nearly impossible to see everything that is going on with your data, and you never really know if that’s good or bad. That’s where auditing comes in. Since there is always a risk that […]
Large tech companies are still unaware of the necessity to protect passwords and train employees on the importance of multi-factor authentication. There are so many Access Control options out there these days, it may be hard to narrow down what your company needs to be doing. Whether you need to be compliant for NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA […]
Take the necessary security measures. Starting from the inside-out. In this post we talk about the increasing promotion for encrypting data at rest. It has become a necessity to encrypt not only your active data but your data at rest. Not encrypting data at rest is putting your business at greater risk than ever before. The difference between […]
Guardian Eagle is a Data Protection Company that secures your data from the inside out. We truly save companies from data nightmares! Our legacy expertise in databases, business continuity, replication, performance tuning, and data security has allowed us to help our customers experience less down time, zero data loss, and highly tuned systems that perform […]