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Managed Database Services

DBAAS: SCALABLE, FULLY MANAGED DATABASE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

The availability, security and integrity of your data form the stable foundation of modern, business-critical applications. At the same time, the reliable operation of database systems presents companies with increasing challenges: growing data volumes, high performance requirements, complex security demands as well as the need for continuous availability. Professional database management is therefore essential in order to ensure long-term stability, scalability and performance of your applications.

Managed Database as a Service (DBaaS) by conova provides you with a fully managed database operation: secure, scalable and highly available. Our managed database services are based on the high-performance infrastructure of our geo-redundant data centers in Austria and ensure maximum reliability as well as the highest security standards. Upon request, we also operate your databases on your own on-premises infrastructure or seamlessly integrate them into your public cloud environment.

YOU BENEFIT FROM

robust infrastructure: Your databases run in our data centers on high-performance, redundant enterprise hardware, in an environment designed for maximum reliability.
comprehensive security: We help protect your systems at all levels – from physical access control in the data center and continuously monitored network infrastructure to optional services such as our DDoS protection solution called TopDefense®.
proactive management: Our certified experts monitor your systems around the clock (24/7), identify potential issues before they become critical and take care of the entire operation.
Expertise & consulting: You benefit from the expertise of our database administrators (DBAs). We support you not only in daily operations (performance tuning, query optimization, index management), but also provide strategic advice on architecture planning, data modelling and the selection of the right technology for your case.
Data sovereignity: You are always informed about where your data is located – 100% in our Austrian data centers. This not only builds trust but also meets strict compliance requirements.

CHALLENGES IN MODERN DATABASE OPERATIONS

Operating modern database systems is complex and there are high demands on infrastructure, security and operations. Organizations must ensure that their databases are available, high-performing and protected at all times. At the same time, the effort required for maintenance and operation continues to increase.

Key challenges in database operations include:

HIGH AVAILABILITY & RELIABILITY

A database malfunction immediately leads to the disruption of business-critical applications and processes. To minimize this risk, highly available architectures with redundant systems are necessary – ones that automatically take over in the event of a failure. Cluster solutions enable multiple servers to be combined into a single system, distributing the load and compensating for the failure of individual nodes.

PERFORMANCE & SCALABILITY

Data volumes are continuously increasing, while at the same time high demands are placed on speed and availability. Database systems must therefore be flexibly scalable and deliver stable performance even under increasing load, in order to ensure quick response times for business-critical applications.

DATA SECURITY & BACKUP

Regular, consistent and, most importantly, tested backups form the last line of defense against data loss, for example due to hardware failures, cyberattacks or human error. A well-designed backup and recovery concept is therefore a key component of security and professional database operations.

MAINTENANCE & PATCH MANAGEMENT

Ongoing maintenance of the operating system and database software, particularly the application of security patches, is essential to close security vulnerabilities and ensure system stability.

HIGH AVAILABILITY & RELIABILITY

DATA SECURITY & BACKUP

PERFORMANCE & SCALABILITY

MAINTENANCE & PATCH MANAGEMENT

Ongoing maintenance of the operating system and database software, particularly the application of security patches, is essential to close security vulnerabilities and ensure system stability.

GEO-REDUNDANCY: MAXIMUM PROTECTION FOR YOUR DATABASE

In order to fulfill the highest demands in terms of reliability and business continuity, conova offers geo-redundant operation of your databases across multiple geographically separate data center regions in Austria (e.g., Salzburg South and Salzburg City). This architecture ensures that data and systems are operated redundantly and remain available even in the event of a site failure.
In the event of a disruption, a failover mechanism takes over automatically: if the primary region fails, database operations are seamlessly activated in the secondary region. This ensures that your business-critical applications remain available even in exceptional situations.

OPTIMALE BALANCE BETWEEN SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE

In geo-redundant architectures, the physical distance between data centers plays a key role. Synchronous data replication can introduce minimal latency, which must be considered for highly write-intensive real-time applications.

Our database experts analyze your individual requirements and define the appropriate replication strategy (synchronous or asynchronous). This ensures the best balance between maximum data security, high availability and the performances of your applications.

FULLY MANAGED DATABASE AS A SERVICE (DBAAS): OUR EXPERTISE FOR YOUR DATABASE TECHNOLOGY

conova is far more than just an infrastructure provider. As a strategic partner, we take full responsibility for the stable, secure and highly available operation of your databases. Our specialists manage your database environment proactively and holistically – from architecture and implementation to 24/7 operations, including monitoring, maintenance and security-related measures.

The operation of your databases is tailor made and flexible to suit your needs: in conova’s highly secure data centers in Austria, within your own on-site infrastructure or integrated into a public cloud environment.

YOUR KEY ADVANTAGES WITH CONOVA:

With conova’s managed database services, you are not only receiving a database solution, but an individually designed and fully managed data platform. It can be operated flexibly:

in conova data centers (e.g. TopServer Managed VM or TopServer Dedicated)
in the public cloud (e.g. TopServer Managed Microsoft Azure)
or directly within your on-premises infrastructure

This allows you to benefit from a secure, highly available and scalable database platform, while your team can focus entirely on developing your applications and your core business. We take care of the security, performance and availability of your data – if needed, operated 100% in Austria.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING DBAAS

What is Database as a Service (DBaaS)?
Database as a Service (DBaaS) is a cloud or managed service model in which the operation, maintenance and management of database systems are handled by a specialized provider such as conova. Companies no longer need to take care of installation, updates, backups, monitoring or scaling on their own.

What are the benefits of Managed Databases as a Service for companies?
Managed Database as a Service significantly relieves internal IT teams, as the entire database operation is handled by experts such as those at conova. This includes monitoring, performance optimization, backup management, security updates and high-availability solutions. Companies benefit from high stability, improved performance, reduced operational risks and the ability to focus their IT resources more strongly on the development of applications and business processes.

Which applications is DBaaS particularly suitable for?
DBaaS is particularly well suited for business-critical applications that require high availability, performance and data security. These include, for example, enterprise software (ERP/CRM), e-commerce platforms, data-intensive web applications or analytics and reporting systems. Thanks to its flexible scalability, databases can be adapted to growing requirements at any time.