SQL Server Health & Azure
Migration Assessment
Ensure optimal SQL Server performance, security, and reliability with
our SQL Server Health & Azure Migration Assessment. Emergent
Software provides best practice recommendations and seamless
Azure migration guidance.
Who is
Emergent Software
20+ Years 50+ Certifications 100+ Clients
Of consulting across the In Microsoft and other Actively engaged across
Microsoft ecosystem partner solutions the nation
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What
we do
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Why work with us
Trusted Long-Term Solutions Oriented Flexible Engagement
Partner Approach Options
Our goal is to be a trusted extension of We’re focused on solutions, not products; We offer pro and managed services, allowing
your team, delivering successful projects prioritizing long-term value through you to engage a full team on a turn-key
for years to come. quality-driven delivery. project or enhance your existing team with
one of our specialists.
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Why Perform a SQL Server Assessment?
Find Optimization Avoid Future Plan an Azure
Opportunities Business Disruptions Migration
Improve performance, identify cost Avoid future data loss, improve Identify challenges and opportunities
savings opportunities, assess system reliability, expose common to consider as we work with you to
indexes, and uncover common security vulnerabilities. plan a move to Azure.
misconfigurations.
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Benefits of our SQL Server Assessment
Boost Security Improve Performance
Flag accounts with elevated privileges, list Optimize memory usage, align system
database owners not tied to the SA login, configuration settings with industry
provide guidance on using Defender for Cloud standards, and analyze index, CPU, memory,
for SQL Server. and I/O usage patterns for bottlenecks.
Enhance Reliability Mitigate Data Loss
Ensure data, log, and temp files are allocated Ensure your backups meet your RPO/RTO
properly, the latest security and performance requirements and database corruption
enhancements are being leveraged, and checks are being performed regularly.
proper business continuity are being taken.
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Benefits of our SQL Server Assessment
Plan for Azure Move Uncover Misconfigurations
Identify opportunities as well as potential Identify default settings left unchanged,
challenges with a migration, provide cost detect unnecessary services and ports left
estimates, and evaluate Azure-Enabled SQL open, and check for improper file and
Server for hybrid environments. directory permissions.
Ensure Healthy Indexes Save on SQL Licenses
Evaluate index usage and fragmentation, look Review current SQL licenses owned and make
for optimization opportunities, recommend cost savings recommendations through
index maintenance tasks. leveraging SQL options in Azure.
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SQL Server Health & Azure Migration Assessment Includes:
• Analyze SQL Server configuration and • Ensure system patch levels are up to
performance. date.
• Review backup and recovery strategies. • Check for database corruption.
• Optimize memory usage and allocation. • Validate security settings and
permissions.
• Align system settings with industry
standards. • Flag elevated privileges and provide
recommendations.
• Identify and resolve performance
bottlenecks. • Assess readiness for migration to Azure.
• Verify correct file allocations and • Provide SKU recommendations and cost
placements. estimates for Azure.
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