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Database Modernization Partner for SQL Server 2016 | Atlas Systems

Written by Team Atlas | Aug 28, 2025 1:13:21 PM

Why Leading Teams Choose Atlas Systems as Their Database Modernization Partner

Modernizing legacy database infrastructure requires more than a project plan—it demands deep platform expertise, real-time oversight, and reliable execution across complex enterprise environments. Atlas Systems delivers all three, helping IT teams transition from outdated systems like SQL Server 2016 to future-ready, compliant architectures.

This section shows how organizations across life sciences, media, and global enterprise environments have successfully partnered with Atlas to reduce downtime, lower operational costs, and ensure long-term scalability.

What Atlas Systems Brings to the Table

Atlas’ Database Management Services are designed to support every phase of your modernization journey, from initial assessment to full-scale migration and ongoing optimization.

1. Full-stack expertise across database platforms

  • Atlas supports: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
  • Cloud-native options like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, and Google Cloud SQL
  • Complex hybrid environments and cross-platform transitions

2. Always-on Monitoring and support

  • 24x7 global DBA coverage for SQL and Oracle workloads
  • Automated alerting and rapid incident response
  • Tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and SCCM for full observability

3. Deep modernization capabilities

  • Support for version upgrades (e.g., SQL Server 2016 to 2022)
  • Cross-platform and on-prem-to-cloud migrations
  • Automation-driven data movement with zero data loss and reduced downtime

4. Regulatory-ready Managed Services

  • Atlas helps maintain compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, SOX, and ISO 27001
  • Risk-first approach with gap analysis and audit preparation
  • Security-hardening and backup reviews are embedded into every engagement

Results from the field

Discovery, Inc.

Atlas managed hundreds of SQL Server and Oracle databases across a media enterprise with extensive global workloads.

Results:

  • Built automation pipelines for patching and performance optimization
  • Reduced reliance on senior DBAs by streamlining daily operations
  • Delivered ongoing compliance support with lower total DBA hours

Global Life Sciences Leader:

Faced with 6,000+ database instances and SOX compliance pressure, this client turned to Atlas for transformation at scale.

Results:

  • Deployed a hybrid onsite-offshore DBA team with Level-3 and Level-4 capabilities
  • Automated routine processes, improving service levels, and reducing costs
  • Delivered a continuous monitoring model aligned with ITIL practices
  • Reduced server sprawl by automating growth tracking, lowering license costs

Partnering for predictable outcomes

Atlas Systems’ engagement model removes guesswork from database modernization:

Capability Area What You Gain
Database Health Check Pre-migration audits, index tuning, and compliance validation
Strategy Consulting Architecture design, modernization roadmaps, and cloud readiness
Execution Support Managed upgrades, cross-platform moves, and rollback planning
Automation and AIOps Faster incident resolution and performance optimization using in-house scripts and tools
Ongoing Partnership KPI-based delivery, continuous improvement, and real-time SLA tracking

Ready to modernize without surprises?

Atlas Systems does not just support your transition from SQL Server 2016. It provides the resources, planning, and long-term partnership to make your future state stable, secure, and scalable.

Book a 30-Minute Strategy Call to assess your database environment and map out the right upgrade path with zero guesswork and full executive clBook a 30-Minute Strategy Callarity.
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