As technology becomes more widely available, it also becomes more affordable. By putting technology in reach of smaller and medium-sized businesses, they can compete with larger firms that have had the technological edge. This more prevalent availability and affordability mean that dedicated servers and dedicated SQL databases are within reach of those firms that want the advantage of security, flexibility, scalability, and customization for their business databases. Having an SQL database dedicated to managing the company’s data is an enormous tactical advantage over the competition that might not avail themselves of these advantages, thinking them to be priced out of reach.
* Advantage 1: Security. Limit or permit access on a user-by-user basis.
* Advantage 2: Customization and Integrations: Integrate with favored apps for CRM, accounting, and many more. Create a company-only portal and website. Create forms and lock out malicious code injections.
* Advantage 3: Scalability and Flexibility: Scale up or down to manage users, projects, functions, and forms.
Dedicated Server and Dedicated Database
Nurturing a dedicated database on a shared server is leaving out an essential part of the equation. Dedicated servers are a critical advance in security for any company that wants to keep data out of the wrong hands. An SQL database dedicated to vital data needs to have “a room of its own” with all of the security maintenance and management that the age of Spectre and Meltdown demand. While not unique to SQL servers, SQL dedicated databases have better security and more resources on tap.
Find the Best Host
When it comes to finding a host for your dedicated SQL database, looking for a respected and experienced company is a must. Make sure that your server is secured, updated, and upgraded on a regular basis. Additionally, database administrators should look for not the best deal, but the best reviews when it comes to choosing a hosting provider. Protect your data, protect your database, and see what real flexibility and scalability.
