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First Distribution’s Database Administration, Security and Compliance needs lead it to trusted advisor, Ascent Technology. For any large organisation, Database Administration (DBA) is a vital part of maintaining their Data Platform Operations effectively. As it has...
When Bidfood SA chose to modernise and migrate its data platform to Microsoft Azure, it turned to Ascent Technology for help. In a world that is digitally transforming, it is more vital than ever to an organisation’s success to utilise the latest platforms to drive...
A Windows Server and SQL Server consolidation, optimisation and migration to Microsoft Azure enables the company to reduce costs, modernise its data platform and boost its innovation capabilities. As an operator running two distinct betting businesses, Phumelela...
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A Database System Health Check assesses if your Database is running optimally, and can help diagnose challenges before performance issues, and/or down time affect your users. That’s where Ascent's Database Health Check Service comes in. Our Database Health Check...
The growing number of threats to databases and unauthorised access to the data within, is clearly creating on-going headaches for CIOs. Solving these headaches may not be easy, but by asking the right questions, CIOs can begin to overcome their Database Security and...
Economic volatility is driving a greater number of organisations to consider cost cutting measures and to implement consolidation procedures. This situation is further compounded by the growing skills shortage that makes it more difficult for businesses to acquire and...
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Ascent Technology continues its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the Year awards, as a finalist in the Data and Analytics Partner of the Year award. Finalist Data and Analytics Partner of the Year "It is always gratifying to be recognised by Microsoft as one...
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SQL Server 2022 is the most Azure-enabled release yet, with continued performance, security, and availability innovation. SQL Server, enabled by Azure Arc, extends Azure services on-premises, and manages your SQL Server estate from the Azure portal for a more unified...
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
The start of another year inevitably brings with it the promise of change, and in wishing all our clients a happy New Year, we would like to suggest that 2019 is going to be a year of considerable and exciting change. After all, not only do we have what are sure to be...
Bring scalability, flexibility, security, and performance to your SQL Server Database workloads, while reducing the cost of infrastructure, maintenance and support when you deploy on Azure.
Get a consistent, unified experience across your entire SQL portfolio and a full range of deployment options from edge to cloud.
Multiple options are available to help you leverage the innovative technologies you need to carry your organisation into the future.
Do you need more time to plan and implement your next move?
Lift and shift (Rehost) your SQL Server workloads to the cloud to get the combined performance, security, and analytics of SQL Server with flexibility and hybrid connectivity of Azure with 100 percent code compatibility.
SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines is part of the Azure SQL family, which allows you to migrate existing apps or build new apps on the best cloud destination for your mission-critical SQL Server workloads.
If your organisation needs a fast migration pathway to the cloud with minimal business disruption, Azure VM is best suited.
Do you want to lift and shift your SQL databases to the cloud without extensive re-engineering?
Azure SQL Managed Instance is the intelligent, scalable, cloud database service that combines the broadest SQL Server engine compatibility with all the benefits of a fully managed and evergreen platform as a service.
With SQL Managed Instance, confidently modernise your existing apps at scale by combining your experience with familiar tools, skills and resources and do more with what you already have.
Azure SQL Managed Instance is most suited if your business needs new applications or existing on-premises apps to leverage the latest SQL Server features available in Azure – especially because you can migrate your workloads to the cloud with minimal change and minimal need to re-engineer anything.
Do you want to move to the cloud and fully leverage its scaling and managed service benefits?
Azure SQL Database is the intelligent, scalable, relational database service built for the cloud. It’s evergreen and always up to date, with AI-powered and automated features that optimize performance and durability for you.
Serverless compute and Hyperscale storage options automatically scale resources on demand, so you can focus on building new applications without worrying about storage size or resource management.
Azure SQL Database (PaaS) remains the best way to bring your SQL Server databases directly into the cloud, allowing you to take advantage of high-availability, on-demand scalability, built-in backup and disaster recovery and fully managed services for your workloads immediately. The tools on offer are all familiar too, with the added benefit of more features and cost-savings.
Are you searching for the most cost-effective path to the Azure cloud?
Azure SQL Reserved Capacity is right up your alley – it’s another SQL service option from Microsoft designed specifically for organisations who want to start leveraging the cloud’s extensive capabilities while still taking advantage of discounts.
Azure Reserved Capacity allows you to save up to 33% on your Azure SQL Server migration by making an upfront commitment to pre-purchase your desired amount of SQL Server vCores (compute) for a one or three-year term.
On top of the regular discount offer, you can also stack up to 55% in further savings for your SQL Server and Windows Server costs in Azure by combining your Software Assurance and existing licenses to leverage Azure Hybrid Benefit. This makes it the most cost-friendly option if you need to upgrade from legacy infrastructure now.
Do you need the fastest and most scalable service tier of Azure for your large single database deployments?
Azure SQL Database Hyperscale is another option of Azure SQL Database. Azure SQL Database Hyperscale is a high performing database with new scaling technology, catering to organisations that need dynamic, rapid storage for very large databases (VLDBs).
Hyperscale fully leverages Microsoft Azure architecture for maximum scale for both compute and storage resources, and goes far beyond what’s available in the other tiers.
We encourage you to Contact Us, and we will assist you to Run your SQL Server Database(s) in Azure.
