Will external specialists replace our internal team?
Not in a well-designed co-sourced model. The internal team retains [...]
How do we avoid paying for capacity we never use?
Match the service model to the demand pattern. Buy defined [...]
How do we cover a senior DBA’s resignation or extended leave?
Start with the operational handover. Document routine duties, access requirements, [...]
Is co-sourcing the same as outsourcing?
No. Co-sourcing is a shared arrangement: the client retains routine [...]
What is flexible specialist capacity?
Flexible specialist capacity is access to experienced technical skills when [...]
Reducing cost without gambling on reliability
The financial case for open-source databases is credible when licence [...]
How long does an open-source migration take?
There is no reliable generic timetable. The duration depends on [...]
What happens if an open-source project changes its licence?
The effect depends on the licence, version, distribution model and [...]
Is commercial support available for open-source databases?
Yes. Support may be supplied by platform vendors, independent specialists [...]
What does migrating from a commercial database to PostgreSQL or MySQL involve?
The work usually includes a compatibility assessment, schema and code [...]
