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Database Audit: Why It’s Needed and What Problems It Solves
A database server audit (DBMS audit) is a comprehensive set of measures aimed at evaluating the state, performance, and security of the system. An audit helps identify problems and risks within the database system (not only obvious ones but also hidden issues), as well as various bottlenecks and resource shortages. Regular audits are essential for maintaining the functionality, reliability, and security of databases, as both databases and businesses can undergo significant changes from year to year.
What problems can a database audit solve?
☑️ Performance Improvement. A performance audit allows for enhanced query processing speed, optimized data handling, and ensures the stable operation of the application. DBMS experts identify problematic areas within the system (such as suboptimal settings or maintenance issues), helping to prevent potential failures and slowdowns.
☑️ Infrastructure Compliance. Specialists check backup and failover settings and analyze resource usage. All configurations are reviewed to ensure they meet business requirements. An audit ensures that the DBMS complies with all standards and can provide fast and uninterrupted operation for the company.
What Does the Audit Report Include?
The audit results include a detailed report in which DB-Serv specialists provide:
☑️ Identified issues and recommendations for their resolution;
☑️ Analysis of the current state and performance of the DBMS server;
☑️ Recommendations for optimizing and improving system performance;
☑️ Security assessment and suggestions for enhancement;
☑️ An action plan for implementing the proposed improvements.
What Does the Technical Audit Include?
☑️ Technical specifications of the server;
☑️ Monitoring of server resource usage over several weeks;
☑️ DBMS (review of SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and version-specific features: configuration, databases, backup, maintenance, performance;
☑️ OS and security parameters;
☑️ Monitoring;
☑️ Recommendations.
Migration Considerations
When you frequently encounter problems with specific functionalities and cannot determine their root cause (Application/DBMS/Hardware), a DBMS server audit can clarify the situation, at least for one crucial element in the system. To maintain system functionality and optimize processes, regular audits by database specialists are recommended. A systematic approach helps to prevent issues and uncover existing ones in the system.
Beyond risk prevention, an audit is necessary to:
☑️ Ensure a high level of data security;
☑️ Set goals for IT infrastructure modernization;
☑️ Improve database performance;
☑️ Eliminate recurring database failures;
☑️ Optimize database costs (through various methods);
☑️ Diagnose the database condition;
☑️ Verify that database settings align with current business processes and best practices.
Why Do You Need DBServ Specialists?
For over 15 years, DBServ experts have been implementing and optimizing projects across Russia, the UK, and CIS countries.
In the field of database management systems, we:
☑️ Specialize in administration, audit, support, monitoring, and database performance;
☑️ Work with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Kubernetes;
☑️ Achieve results in the shortest time possible;
☑️ Provide highly detailed reports with recommendations;
☑️ Offer 24/7 partner support.
DBServ offers a personalized approach to each client, ensuring high-quality services and prompt resolution of any known or unusual issues with your database.
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