A leading multinational conglomerate with diversified operations across events, hospitality, and technology services faced the challenge of maintaining a legacy SQL Server database that was expensive to support and limited in scalability. By upgrading from version 5.1.73 to 8.0.36, implementing advanced high-availability architecture, and applying FinOps best practices, the organization unlocked significant performance gains, reduced operating costs, and fortified security, ensuring operational resilience across all business units.
In large-scale, multi-sector businesses, database performance directly impacts everything from customer booking systems to internal analytics. The existing 3TB SQL Server database required extended AWS support, carried a higher risk profile due to outdated encryption standards, and lacked the scalability to meet growing demand.
The migration to SQL Server 8.0.36 was not just a technical upgrade it was a strategic move. The project eliminated reliance on costly extended support, leveraged Always On Availability Groups for high availability and disaster recovery, and integrated enterprise-grade monitoring solutions for proactive system management.
Legacy version dependency led to extended AWS support fees, adding nearly $98K in annual costs.
Average query latency of 300ms slowed business-critical applications, affecting customer experience and operational efficiency.
Older encryption protocols and unpatched vulnerabilities increased exposure risks across multiple business units handling sensitive data.
The existing configuration struggled to handle increased concurrent users without performance degradation, limiting growth potential.
The migration approach was designed to deliver immediate ROI and long-term operational stability:
Upgraded from SQL Server 5.1.73 to 8.0.36, eliminating extended AWS support costs and unlocking performance enhancements.
Implemented Always On Availability Groups for 3TB database, ensuring business continuity with 99.98% uptime and 80% fewer downtime incidents.
Applied updated encryption standards and critical patches, reducing vulnerability exposure by 40%.
Configured for 25% more concurrent users without impacting performance.
Integrated Datadog, AWS CloudWatch, and Azure Monitor for real-time system health tracking and proactive issue resolution.
Applied FinOps best practices including right-sizing compute instances, decommissioning idle resources, and leveraging Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans.
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