AWS re:Invent: Zadara Unveils SQL Server Database Migration to Cloud

In another example of how it simplifies enterprise storage in a hybrid world, Zadara Storage Inc. announced a solution that enables enterprises to migrate SQL Server database apps to the cloud – in a phased manner.

At AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, NV, the company showcased offering along with all the features of its fully-managed, hybrid cloud storage platform.

HA is imperative to a well-architected SQL Server environment and modernizing business-critical applications. While SQL Server Enterprise Edition provides a mechanism for doing so, it is costly for organizations that only need its HA features. But according to hybrid cloud storage of the firm, it doesn’t have to be this way. The company’s service offering allows users to meet their HA requirements using SQL Standard Edition within the AWS environment – providing them with the ability to maintain HA without the cost of SQL Enterprise Edition. In addition, applications can be migrated to AWS without code changes.

“Our newest offering is the latest example of Zadara’s ability to deliver real business value,” said Oded Kellner, VP, product management, Zadara. “We are helping customers navigate the hidden risks and unnecessary expenses that have plagued so many SQL Server migrations to public clouds – with greater reliability, faster performance and increased security capabilities.“

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Enterprise NAS and SAN features:

All flash, flash-cached HDD and HDD only storage arrays
NAS file (NFS, SMB with full Active Directory integration) and iSCSI block interfaces
Multi-level redundancy (nodes, network, controllers, data paths, etc.)
Every virtual storage array (VPSA) has dedicated resources

Enterprise storage capabilities:

Support for Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC)
Simultaneous data presentation across availability zones, regions and clouds
VSS snapshots for application consistent copies
Zero copy instant clones
Snapshot-based replication and migration
Thin provisioning
Deduplication and compression
AES-256 bit encryption at-rest and in-flight
User-managed encryption keys
Native backup to Amazon S3

The company’s hybrid cloud storage platform is available on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

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