The Database Administration (DBA) team offers consulting services to schools and departments across the university. Whether you're planning a new database project or need expert advice on optimizing an existing one, the DBA team is available to provide guidance. Our consulting services include:
- Database Architecture Consulting: Helping evaluate, select, and design scalable and efficient database systems tailored to your department's needs.
- Database software Licensing and Procurement Consulting: Advising on identifying the most cost-effective licensing models, whether perpetual, subscription-based, or hybrid, ensuring compliance with vendor requirements. Microsoft SQL Server License Selection and Purchase Guide.
- Performance Optimization: Assisting with tuning your database to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Security Best Practices: Offering guidance on securing your database infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Northwestern's security policies.
- Database Integration: Providing support for integrating databases with other systems or applications within the organization.
By working with our DBA team, schools and departments can ensure they’re leveraging best practices and maximizing the potential of their database environments.
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