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Database upgrade consulting services 

Deferring database upgrades can put your business at risk, leaving you with unsupported software and security vulnerabilities. Our database consultants have completed thousands of upgrades across 45 database and cloud technologies. Lean into our database upgrade consulting services to modernize your data with a seamless, low-risk process that minimizes business disruption.

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What's included in Pythian's database upgrade consulting services?

Modernize your data without business disruption

Our deep technical expertise and nearly three decades of experience ensure we seamlessly upgrade your database to minimize business disruption. We provide a comprehensive strategy to modernize your data with the right database version to ensure optimal performance and robust security.

Database upgrade assessment

We start by assessing your current data environment to evaluate your configuration and infrastructure. Our consultants identify dependencies and potential risks to create a detailed plan for a successful upgrade.

Comprehensive upgrade strategy

We deliver a comprehensive strategy and roadmap to modernize your data with the right database version. This plan outlines every step of the project, including timelines and a risk mitigation strategy, to ensure a smooth and predictable upgrade.

Expert deployment

Lean into Pythian's deep technical expertise and decades of experience deploying successful upgrades. Our database consultants manage the entire process, ensuring you're using the most up-to-date technology with minimal business disruption.

Post-upgrade support and enablement

Once your database is upgraded, we'll work with your in-house teams to ensure your business fully utilizes the new features and capabilities. We partner with you to ensure you're set up for long-term success with your newly deployed database version.

Pythian's database upgrade consultants are globally recognized

Our database upgrade consulting services are powered by top-tier talent with decades of experience. Our experts are a cohesive unit dedicated to modernizing your data as a strategic asset and building a secure, future-proof environment that supports your business growth.

25+

Years of data expertise

Since 1997, we have been helping organizations solve their toughest data challenges, including executing thousands of complex, low-downtime database upgrades.

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Technology specializations

Our database consultants have deep expertise across more than 45 database and cloud technologies, allowing us to manage upgrades for a wide range of systems, from Oracle and SQL Server to MySQL and PostgreSQL.

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Global customers

As a global database service provider, we serve customers across the world—many who have been with us for decades, and who have trusted us with their most critical, high-stakes database upgrade projects.

Oracle Database upgrade complete with less than 30 minutes of downtime

A retailer needed an upgrade to their production system but couldn't risk significant downtime. They turned to Pythian for a solution that moved them to the most current Oracle Database version with a seamless transition and minimal business outage, completing the entire process with less than 30 minutes of downtime.

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No matter where your data resides, Pythian is here to manage it better

Pythian supports over 45 technologies—from data platforms, data warehouses, data lakes, databases to cloud.

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Ensure you are getting the most out of your database

Upgrade your database and accelerate your business

Our database upgrade consulting services deliver real business outcomes that go beyond simply running a newer software version. Our consultants focus on your larger digital transformation strategy to achieve significant improvements in performance, security, and business agility.

Reduce the risk to your business

Don't put your business at risk any longer by running on unsupported, outdated database versions. Upgrading ensures you stay eligible for vendor support, including timely fixes and critical security patches, which protects your business from vulnerabilities and potential downtime.

Boost application performance

With an optimized and upgraded data estate, your applications will perform better than ever. A modern database version provides new features and efficiencies that lead to quicker query execution and faster data retrieval, directly improving the user experience.

Strengthen data protection

Protect your business from security vulnerabilities with the modern features available in new database versions. This includes better data encryption and stronger security practices that can be embedded into your development pipelines to protect your customers, employees, and data.

Scale with success

As your data volumes increase, your systems need to stretch and scale. We ensure your upgraded database is configured correctly to handle your future growth, enabling better data availability and scalability to support your business's success.

How Pythian's database upgrade consulting service works

A streamlined approach to a seamless, low-risk upgrade

Our database upgrade consulting services follow a systematic and collaborative process designed to ensure a smooth transition, minimal downtime, and maximum value from your modernized data environment.

Initial assessment and planning

We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current database environment, including configurations, infrastructure, and application dependencies. Our database consultants identify potential risks and define clear objectives to create a detailed upgrade plan tailored to your needs.

Comprehensive upgrade strategy

Based on the assessment, we develop a comprehensive upgrade strategy and roadmap. This plan outlines every step of the project, including technology choices, resource allocation, and a robust risk mitigation strategy to ensure a predictable and successful upgrade.

Expert execution and deployment

Our certified database consultants manage the entire upgrade process, leveraging decades of experience to ensure a seamless transition. We execute the plan with precision, minimizing business disruption and ensuring your newly upgraded database is deployed efficiently and correctly.

Post-upgrade optimization and support

Once the upgrade is complete, we provide post-deployment support and work with your teams to optimize the new environment. We ensure you're fully utilizing new features, and we remain available to address any issues and provide ongoing guidance for long-term success.

Don't let outdated systems put your business at risk

Ready to modernize your database with a low-risk upgrade?

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See how our customers succeed with database upgrades

Learn how our database upgrade consulting services help businesses modernize their critical systems with minimal downtime. Explore our real-world success story and technical blogs below.

Oracle Database upgrade complete with minimized downtime
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Oracle Database upgrade complete with minimized downtime

This retailer needed an upgrade and they couldn’t risk significant downtime from their production system. They turned to Pythian for a solution that kept them up to date with the current Oracle Database version with minimal outage.

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How to minimize downtime for a 19c upgrade using Oracle Database
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How to minimize downtime for a 19c upgrade using Oracle Database

Upgrading your database to Oracle 19c doesn't have to mean a long outage. By using a transient logical standby with the DBMS_ROLLING package, you can reduce downtime to the few minutes it takes to perform a switchover.

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Database upgrade fails with “unexpected error in validate_credentials”
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Database upgrade fails with “unexpected error in validate_credentials”

Discover a misleading “unexpected error in validate_credentials” during Oracle upgrades (dbupgrade/catctl.pl/AutoUpgrade) caused by log directory names containing the substring “ORA-”.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about database upgrade consulting services

What are database upgrade consulting services?

Database upgrade consulting services involve transitioning your database to a newer version of the software. Our database consultants manage the entire process, from initial assessment to post-upgrade support, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity while allowing you to access new features and capabilities.

Why is it important to upgrade my database?

Deferring database upgrades can put your business at risk by leaving you on unsupported software without access to critical security patches. Upgrading is important to reduce business risk, boost application performance, strengthen data protection, and ensure your systems can scale as your business grows.

How do you minimize downtime during a database upgrade?

Our deep technical expertise and decades of database experience ensure we can seamlessly upgrade your database with minimal business disruption. Our database upgrade consulting services include a comprehensive strategy and a detailed plan that outlines every step of the project, including a risk mitigation strategy to ensure a smooth and predictable upgrade.

 

Can a database upgrade help my business innovate?

Yes. Upgrading your database is often the first step to deriving greater value from your data. Newer versions often include features that enable greater efficiencies, such as embedded automation and the ability to leverage AI and machine learning tools to create predictive analysis dashboards and other innovations.

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