Microsoft SQL Server


A Relational Database Management System
 
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microsoft sql server database services SQL Server is a relational database management system, developed by Microsoft, which provides a mechanism and tools for managing data. It can be used data for web applications as well as highly complex enterprise applications. SQL Server provides support for both database and XML formats.
SQL Sever provides a mechanism to easily create, and deploy databases. It uses the T-SQL database language to access and manipulate data stored in the database.

At Offshore.NET Development, our team of database experts deploy SQL Server as the database layer for web and enterprise applications.

FEATURES
MS SQL Server includes the following features:

. Microsoft SQL Server provides built-in support for the .net framework enabling developers to write stored    procedures, triggers etc that can access and take advantage of the features and functionalities that .net    has to offer.

. SQL Server provides database replication services and can be easily integrated with other database    systems such as Oracle.

. SQL Server provides support for enterprise applications and includes expensive business intelligence    reporting and data mining capabilities.

. A whole range of management tools are provided that eases the process of database management. SQL    also includes a whole range of development tools that are closely integrated with Microsoft programming    languages.

. SQL Server includes an XML data type that enables XML data/documents to be stored in the database.

. SQL Server provides a SQL Server Compact Edition that can be used to integrate and push data to mobile    devices.

. Security features such as data encryption, permissions control, secure default setting etc ensure safety of    enterprise data contained in the database.

. SQL Server includes database mirroring and clustering features. In case of a server crash, the transaction    log can be used mirror the database on another server.

SQL Server to Oracle Migration
At Offshore.NET Development, we also offer to migrate SQL Server to an Oracle database. Database migration is a specialized task and our database experts are adept at handling and ensuring a smooth migration process. The various stages in the database migration process followed at Offshore.NET Development are as follows:

Assessment: In the first stage we conduct a detailed study to assess the feasibility of migrating from SQL Server to Oracle. Factors such as complexity of business logic, degree of modifications and time required are taken into consideration while assessing the feasibility.

Migration: The actual process of migration begins with the creation of the database structure in Oracle. Modifications are made in the table structures to cater to the differences in the table definitions, features etc between SQL Server and Oracle. The next step is to migrate the data and business logic. Appropriate modifications are made to the business logic so as to accommodate the differences between the two databases.

Application Changes: Once the data and business logic are in place, changes are made in the programs making the database calls thereby enabling them to be compatible with the new database.

Testing: The final step in the migration process is the testing of the Oracle database to check for errors and defects. Exhaustive tests are carried out to ensure that the results of querying the data on both databases are the same.