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Database modernization and migration

Modernize databases with managed cloud platforms

ScaleCloud modernizes legacy databases to managed cloud platforms — with online migration, zero-downtime cutovers, performance tuning, and cost optimization that improve scalability, reliability, and TCO.

Zero
Downtime
60%
Cost reduction
3–5×
Performance
99.99%
DB uptime
Assessment SQL to PaaS NoSQL Data Migration Replication Performance FinOps DR
Managed PaaS

Managed databases that reduce operations and scale elastically.

Zero-Downtime

Online migration with tested cutover runbooks.

Performance

Query tuning, indexing, and right-sizing for 3–5× gains.

Cost-Optimized

Right-tier, reserved, and serverless for 60% savings.

SQL & NoSQL
Zero-downtime
3–5× performance
60% cost cut
Database Modernization Plane
LIVE
0.00%
Uptime
0%
Perf Gain
0.0K
Migrations
Migration Throughput +24%
Delivery Pipeline
Assess
Migrate
Tune
Operate
Live Activity
24/7
database migrated to PaaS replication synced query plan optimized cutover completed database migrated to PaaS replication synced query plan optimized cutover completed
SQL Server → PaaS migration complete4m
replication lag: 0.1s9m
query plan optimized — 3× faster16m
zero-downtime cutover completed25m
DBs
120
Modernized
Cutover
0s
Downtime
Perf
3.5×
Faster
Cost
60%
Reduced
QPS
45K
Queries/sec
Uptime
99.99%
DB SLA
Region Health
3/3 OK
primary-db3ms
read-replica6ms
dr-replica12ms
1 · Full-Lifecycle Database Expertise

Full-lifecycle database modernization expertise

From assessment to continuous operations — select a lifecycle stage to see the focus areas, deliverables, and tooling we bring.

Stage 1 of 62–3 week sprint
Stage 1

Assess

2–3 week sprint

Assess database portfolio, dependencies, performance, and modernization opportunities with 6R disposition.

Focus areas
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Dependency mapping
  • 6R disposition
Deliverables
  • DB assessment
  • Dependency map
  • Modernization plan
Tooling
Discovery toolsQuery analysisWorkshops
2 · ScaleCloud Database Services

Ten services across the database lifecycle

A complete database modernization practice — select a service to explore the outcomes and where it fits.

Database Assessment

Assess database portfolio, dependencies, and modernization opportunities.

2–3 wk sprint
What you get
  • Portfolio assessment
  • Dependency map
  • 6R disposition
Explore capability
3 · Database Capability Ecosystem

Depth across every database domain

We deliver across the full database portfolio — select a domain to see what it covers and where it fits best.

Relational

6 services

Managed SQL databases — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL — with high availability and scaling.

Services we deliver
Managed SQL Server PostgreSQL PaaS MySQL PaaS HA & failover Read replicas Elastic pools
4 · Enterprise Database Reference Architecture

A foundation for database modernization

Relational, NoSQL, warehousing, migration, performance, and DR across cloud regions. Select a layer to explore its components and design principles.

Architecture Layers

NoSQL Layer

<10ms global

NoSQL and globally distributed databases for scale and low-latency access.

Components
Cosmos DBDynamoDBCassandraMongoDB Atlas
Design principles
  • Globally distributed
  • Multi-region
  • Low latency
5–7 · Migration, Performance & DR

How we deliver database modernization

Select a track to explore our approach — migration, performance, and DR.

Delivery tracks

Migration

Zero-downtime

Migrate databases to managed PaaS with online sync, tested cutovers, and data validation.

What's included
  • Discovery & assessment
  • Target platform selection
  • Schema migration
  • Online replication (CDC)
  • Data sync & validation
  • Cutover runbooks
  • Application redirect
  • Post-migration optimization
Tooling
Database migration serviceReplicationCDCValidation
Outcomes
Zero-downtime Validated data No data loss
8–11 · Database Capability Depth

Database modernization capability depth

Seven capability areas with detailed features — select an area to explore each component and what it delivers.

Relational

Managed SQL databases with high availability, read replicas, and elastic scaling.

Engines
  • Managed SQL Server
    PaaS SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL PaaS
    Managed PostgreSQL
  • MySQL PaaS
    Managed MySQL
HA
  • High Availability
    Zone-redundant
  • Read Replicas
    Read scaling
  • Elastic Pools
    Multi-DB scaling
Scale
  • Vertical Scaling
    Scale up/down
  • Horizontal
    Read replicas
  • Hyperscale
    Petabyte scale
12 · Assessments to Get Started

Start with a focused database assessment

Three assessments that turn database modernization into an actionable plan.

Database Portfolio Assessment

Assess database portfolio, dependencies, and modernization opportunities.

Duration: 2–3 weeksRequest Assessment

Performance Assessment

Analyze query performance, indexing, and right-sizing opportunities.

Duration: 1–2 weeksRequest Assessment

DR & Backup Assessment

Assess DR, backup, and business continuity for database resilience.

Duration: 1–2 weeksRequest Assessment
13 · Database Outcomes

Outcomes our database engagements deliver

Zero-Downtime Migration

Online migration with tested cutovers that modernize databases with zero downtime and no data loss.

3–5× Performance

Query tuning, indexing, and right-sizing that improve database performance by 3–5×.

60% Cost Reduction

Managed PaaS, right-tiering, and reserved capacity that reduce database cost by up to 60%.

14 · Continue Across the Cloud Ecosystem

Continue across the database ecosystem

Explore related solutions — select one to see its strengths and where it fits.

Cloud Migration

Wave-based, zero-downtime migration with the 6Rs.

Key strengths
  • 6Rs
  • Zero-downtime
  • Waves
Explore
15 · Insights From Our Database Architects

Insights from our database architects

Field-tested perspectives on database migration, performance, NoSQL, and DR — with author and read time.

Migration

Zero-Downtime Database Migration

How to modernize databases to managed PaaS with online replication and tested cutovers.

Database Team 8 min read
Read insight
Performance

Query Tuning for 3–5× Gains

Practical query optimization, indexing, and partitioning patterns for dramatic performance gains.

Performance Team 7 min read
Read insight
NoSQL

SQL to NoSQL: When to Switch

A decision framework for choosing between relational and NoSQL databases.

Architecture Team 9 min read
Read insight
Warehousing

Data Warehousing at Scale

Choosing between Synapse, BigQuery, and Snowflake for petabyte-scale analytics.

Analytics Team 6 min read
Read insight
DR

Database DR Best Practices

Multi-region DR, backup validation, and RTO/RPO design for database resilience.

Resilience Team 10 min read
Read insight
16 · Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common database modernization questions

Database modernization migrates legacy databases to managed cloud PaaS platforms — improving scalability, reliability, and cost while reducing operations. It includes migration, performance tuning, and right-sizing.

Database Readiness Score

Your database modernization readiness at a glance

33%
2 of 6 steps done
Ready to accelerate
Assessment Complete
Migration Plan Ready
First DB Migrated
Performance Tuned
DR & Backup Validated
24/7 DB SRE Live
  • Free 30-minute consultation
  • Vendor-neutral architects
  • NDA available on request
  • No obligation, no pressure
Speak with a Database Architect
Database architects available now

Ready to modernize your databases?

Book a consultation with our database architects and migrate to managed PaaS with zero downtime, 3–5× performance, and 60% cost reduction.

Zero
Downtime
3–5×
Performance
60%
Cost reduction
99.99%
DB uptime
Free 30-min consultation SQL & NoSQL NDA on request

Build a database foundation ready for scale.

Assess
Plan
Migrate
Tune
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