Azure SQL database. Nice and simple and fast … or is it?

With the transition of databases to or in the Cloud, we no longer need a DBA or database expert’. A comment we are hearing more and more and there are even organizations already putting it into practice. This is because the platform is ‘fully managed’ by the cloud provider.
The data engineer can independently deploy cloud databases, set up data pipelines and unlock data. No-worries about the database. Yet we also see the other side of the coin: increasing Cloud costs due to scaling resources, disjointed infrastructure and disappointing performance. As a result, the data platform does not meet the growing business need to perform advanced data analytics. So what brings the database expert to the table in these types of situations anyway?
A database expert and a data engineer have a different focus. This may explain why organizations that rely purely on a data engineer do not get far enough in data platform projects. Here are some reasons that may explain this difference.
While data engineers are essential for building and maintaining data flows and transformations, the lack of specific expertise in deep database configurations and optimization can prevent organizations from reaping the full benefits of an advanced and efficient data platform. A collaboration between data engineers and database experts can provide a synergistic approach and ensure comprehensive data platform optimization.
Setting up and implementing a data platform is a complex undertaking that requires technical expertise in addition to a holistic approach to data management. With an experienced database expert at the helm, an organization can not only overcome the technical challenges, but also build a foundation for future growth and innovation in data analytics. Transformation goes beyond technology. It is a journey toward unlocking the full potential of data and creating value for the organization as a whole.
Have you implemented or are planning to implement a data platform? Are you not (yet) satisfied with the performance, capabilities or worried about your Cloud costs? Please feel free to contact us, we are happy to look with you and can help you towards a stable, scalable and efficient data platform.