Managed Database Services

Managed database services that keep critical systems running.

Cyber Samurai helps UK businesses keep Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases secure, resilient and high-performing with proactive management across on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments.

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Proactive monitoringBackup & recovery planningSecurity-aware database supportPerformance optimisation

Problems we solve

Common database challenges we solve

The friction that shows up when databases outgrow their original design and the team looking after them.

Slow performance affecting applications and reporting

Backup failures and weak disaster recovery plans

Capacity constraints as data grows

Security gaps and inconsistent permissions

Reactive support that never addresses root causes

Uncertainty about whether legacy SQL Server workloads should move to Azure SQL

What's included

What's included in our managed database service

Performance monitoring and tuning

Backup, recovery and resilience planning

Patch and maintenance management

Access reviews and security hardening

Capacity planning and optimisation

Incident response and ongoing support

Guidance on Azure SQL migration where it's a better fit

How we work

A practical service built around uptime and control

Cyber Samurai assesses the current environment, identifies immediate risks, and puts a management plan in place covering performance, resilience and security. The result is clearer priorities and less firefighting.

Outcomes

Why better database management matters

Stronger database operations improve uptime, reduce operational risk and support a better experience for internal teams and customers.

Higher uptime for critical applications

Lower risk of data loss and unplanned outages

Predictable operations and reporting

Confidence in your backup and recovery position

Related services

Often paired with

Data Observability as a Service Data Governance as a Service Data Department as a Service Data Migration

How we deliver

What our DBAs do for you

Keep the databases behind every application secure, available and fast.

Performance tuning

Query plans, indexes and statistics tuned so critical workloads run fast on the hardware you've got.

Insights

Related reading

All insights

Database Management

Why Your SQL Server Feels Slow (And It's Usually Not the Hardware)

SQL Server performance issues are rarely a hardware problem. The real causes: indexing, query design, blocking, and configuration, and how to diagnose them.

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Data Migration

Why Data Observability Should Start Before Your Migration Project

Start data observability before your CRM, ERP or finance migration. Baseline source health early to cut defects, rework, time and cost on complex programmes.

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Data Migration

A Practical Data Migration Methodology for Mid-Market Programmes

A practical data migration methodology for CRM, ERP and finance moves: discover, map, migrate, reconcile and cut over with full in-scope proof.

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Questions

Frequently asked

SQL Server (on-prem, hybrid and cloud), Azure SQL, Managed Instance, PostgreSQL and MySQL.

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Get a clear view of database risk and performance.

What you'll get

30–45 min consultation
Clear priority map
Recommended first engagement
No obligation to proceed

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