Xperton Solutions

Since 1996, Xperton has helped numerous organizations to overcome the challenges of SQL Server database management, paving the road to growth and profitability. By combining industry specific experience with in-depth knowledge of SQL Server, Xperton's database management solutions deliver solid return on investment and operational improvements.

Performance Troubleshooting

New code has been deployed and suddenly your application is running really slow for no apparent reason.
Planning to go live with a new application and need to make sure it will perform according to SLA?
Will that application be scalable enough to handle the planned increase in user population?
Your stored procedures have been written offshore and you want to make sure that they were created efficiently, with best practices in mind, and will perform well.

Scalability, Disaster Recovery, Availability

Your data is becoming increasingly important and you are looking for a solution to protect it in the event of hardware failure.
Your application must be up 24/7 and availability is constantly on your mind.
Your business is growing and you need to ensure that your databases will be able to withstand growth.
You are considering purchasing the next database server and need to make sure that it will sustain your business for the next 2 years while not costing you an arm and a leg.
You are concerned whether your backup strategy is reliable and will execute without a glitch when the need comes.

Replication Problems

You would like to set up replication but not sure where to start.
Replication is a constant source of your headaches, failing frequently and running with high latency.
You are considering increasing the number of your replication subscribers and unsure whether existing hardware will be able to handle the load.

Lack of Structure, Internal Controls, Process

Your company is planning to go public and you are tasked with ensuring that your databases are Sarbanes Oxley compliant.
Tired of people accidentally deleting something out of the database? Looking to put structure and discipline around your company’s data, restrict access while allowing users to continue perform their work and minimizing friction with other parties involved?
Want to get proactive about monitoring your databases? Would like to be notified before the problem occurs? Trying to figure out whether to purchase a monitoring solution from a vendor or implement your own?

Data Center Migrations, Colocation, Consolidation

Your have numerous database servers and the hosting charges are eating a hole through your budget. You are considering server consolidation and need help planning.
You have outgrown your in-house server room, planning a move to a colocation site but your environment is 24/7 and you can’t afford to take the system offline during the move.
Hosting centers are all offering similar services, and you are trying to figure which one would be best for you.

SQL Server 2000 to 2005 and 2008 Upgrade Issues

Microsoft has discontinued support of SQL Server 2000 and you need to upgrade to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 as soon as possible.
You are concerned about upgrade challenges.
Should you go with SQL Server 2005 or 2008?
What would be better, an inplace upgrade or a fresh installation?

Excellence in Performance Troubleshooting

Reliability, Recoverability, Resiliency

We will help you design and test a disaster recovery strategy.
Analyze existing hardware to determine its scalability.
Survey the market and recommend new hardware at the optimal costs.
Setup and troubleshoot SQL Server clustering, mirroring, log shipping, and backup solutions.
Create database maintenance routines designed to keep your databases running while maximizing uptime.

Replication Solutions for Any SQL Environment

Xperton’s consultants have experience setting up and troubleshooting numerous replication environments.
We have in-depth knowledge of transactional and merge replications.
Replication to and from heterogeneous subscribers.
Experience troubleshooting peer-to-peer and updatable subscribers topologies.
Design of scalable solutions supporting thousands of subscribers.

Proven Methodologies, Database Security Expertise, Monitoring Solutions Tuned for Specific Needs

Extensive experience in designing database auditing solutions, internal controls, providing assistance with audit preparation, working with auditors to ensure a successful review.
Preparing SQL Server databases to be Sarbanes Oxley and HIPPA compliant.
Database security planning and implementation.
Assistance with locking down database access while avoiding burning bridges with the user community.
Implementation of third-party and custom monitoring and alerting solutions.

Data Center Migrations, Colocation, Consolidation

Xperton’s consultants have experience performing server consolidation and multi-instance implementations.
We provide assistance negotiating with data centers and helping customers choose the right one for their situation.
Colocation assistance while minimizing downtime for your production systems.

Seamless Upgrade Strategies, Planning, Support in Every Step of the Process

Xperton’s consultants have performed over 300 upgrades and migrations to SQL Server 2005 and 2008.
We know how to minimize downtime and ensure stability.
We help ensure post-upgrade performance.
Provide assistance migrating and converting DTS packages into SSIS.
Ensuring that new schema and object ownership do not break the application’s security.