In an economy where companies are cutting back with budgets and personnel, money-saving solutions need to be looked at from all angles. Sometimes the people who manage the computer systems in companies have very specialized and important work skills, but are not busy enough to warrant a full-time position. In other cases, the people attempting to handle a company's database management are either too busy or not familiar enough with the constant changes and updates in the programs. There are a number of methods to manage the work that needs to be done. One of the most cost effective ways is to hire a remote database specialist firm that uses seasoned certified professionals to provide database support.
What Is It?
A company specializing in remote database specialists is one that knows all about the requirements to bring up a system and keep it running. Its professional consultants are called DBAs. They are fully trained in remote database administration. It's what they do. They learn all of the complexities and latest technology involved with the product so that they can better serve their clients, wherever they may be. From installation to upgrades to troubleshooting to routine preventive maintenance, a remote DBA will be able to take care of all of the important details needed to keep a company's database up and running. Any problems encountered can be taken care of remotely and efficiently.
Where Is It?
A remote DBA is connected via computer. This means that the DBA does not need to visit the office every day like an employee. The company's database is connected through a secure line that is monitored regularly by the DBA support manager or the database is monitored via software and alerts are sent via page or e-mail to the DBA on-call. If there is a problem or a question regarding the system, the specialist can access and diagnose the issue from their office. This eliminates the wait time of having an offsite company get in the car and drive to the location or even having to wait for someone to come back from lunch.
How Is It Cost Effective?
Rather than having a full-time employee, the remote DBA company will handle any and all issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The business using their services will not have to pay salary, overtime, vacation, sick pay, benefits, payroll taxes or any other typical expenses associated with a full-time employee. There will be no added expenses for training classes or travel to and from seminars and conventions to keep up with the latest in technology. Instead, the company can focus on employees in-house that are providing services for its own customers, rather than adding to overhead.
