Database Automation & Monitoring

Driving Efficiency for a Leading University

Learn how a premier research institution automated routine database tasks, reducing manual effort and improving performance visibility.

Industry
A reputed American University serving 60,000+ students
Solution Provided
Implemented a comprehensive suite of automation and monitoring tools

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The Challenge

Manual Overheads in Database Management

A premier research institution needed to move beyond manual database monitoring and routine tasks. Their challenges included:

Significant manual effort required for database uptime, space utilization, and performance monitoring.

High dependency on resources for routine tasks like exports/imports and job scheduling.

A critical lack of automated alerts and checks on database health and security posture.

Our Solution

Intelligent Automation & Comprehensive Monitoring

Excelencia implemented a robust automation and monitoring framework to streamline the institution’s database operations:

Automated Health Checks

Scripts for regular database health checks, including uptime, port status, and space utilization.

Reusable Automation Scripts

Developed Unix/database shell scripts to automate recurring jobs.

Streamlined Procedures

Set up procedures for startup and shutdown of DB instances.

Scheduled Reorganizations

Automated database reorganizations for consistent performance.

Automated Backup & Replication

Support for log shipping and replication (Hot/Cold/RMAN).

Integrated Monitoring

Comprehensive monitoring of performance and security across all DB environments.

The Impact

Reduced Manual Effort & Enhanced Visibility

The outcome was a more efficient, reliable, and secure database environment:

Streamlined Operations

Automated scripts significantly reduced manual effort for routine health checks and monitoring.

Increased Efficiency

Reusable scripts for recurring jobs freed up valuable resources.

Improved Performance Visibility

Integrated monitoring provided real-time insights into database health and security.

Enhanced Reliability

Automated backups and streamlined procedures boosted system stability.

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