Interview with our PO: Why database archiving at all - is everything working?
"The data is old, but important.
The software is outdated, but still in operation.
The database? Huge. Unclear.
And nobody dares to touch it."
This is how our Product Owner Matthias Scherm describes a typical initial situation in many companies. He has supported dozens of archiving projects in recent years - and knows exactly what it looks like when things are put on the back burner.
When does a database actually become a problem?
From a technical point of view, a database can present many challenges that have a negative impact on day-to-day operations. The most common problems include performance issues, lack of scalability and limited storage space. As databases grow, slow queries and system failures can occur, significantly impacting a company's productivity and efficiency.
What are the typical excuses for doing nothing?
Admins often come up with charming and provocative excuses when the topic of database archiving comes up. Among the most common are: "It takes too much time", "We have backups" or "Everything is running smoothly after all". These arguments often obscure the long-term benefits of strategic database archiving.
What role does database archiving play in the IT strategy?
Database archiving should not be seen as a chore, but as an integral part of a smart IT strategy. Through targeted database archiving, companies can improve their system performance and significantly reduce risks. It's about proactively managing databases to overcome future challenges during audits or system changes.
How does CHRONOS make database archiving easy(er)?
CHRONOS automates many database archiving processes while meeting compliance requirements. It supports various systems and ensures that the archiving process is seamlessly integrated into existing IT infrastructures. This reduces manual effort and minimizes errors.
What are the consequences of archiving too late?
Companies that put off database archiving often find themselves confronted with slow systems, high costs and difficulties with system changes or audits. Practical examples show how delayed archiving can lead to significant operational and financial challenges.
What do companies underestimate most?
Many companies underestimate the amount of data, growth and legal requirements associated with database management. Similarly, the long-term costs of doing nothing are often overlooked. Planning ahead can be crucial here.
Matthias, hand on heart: why does archiving have such a bad image?
Archiving often has a bad image because, at best, it works unnoticed. Nobody says thank you when you save storage space or decommission an old database. At the same time, it feels like a lot of work - so you put it off. And at some point, the database is so big, so sluggish and so critical that you prefer not to touch it at all.
When is the time missed to take care of the data?
The moment when the database is bursting at the seams - and everyone is surprised. When simple reports take forever, system costs explode or updates fail due to the data load. This is exactly when companies realize: If only we had done it sooner...
What makes CHRONOS better than other solutions?
CHRONOS is quickly ready for use, modular and audit-proof. We support common systems and automatically separate active data from data that needs to be archived. Everything is stored in a legally compliant manner - auditable, GDPR-compliant and transparent.
What excites you personally about CHRONOS?
For me personally, it's fascinating to see how CHRONOS helps customers to suddenly catch their breath - both in their heads and on the server. The relief that efficient database archiving brings is tangible and is reflected in the increased performance and flexibility of the entire IT landscape.
Database archiving is much more than just a technical necessity - it is a strategic decision that paves the way for a sustainable and successful future. With solutions such as CHRONOS, companies can take full advantage of the benefits and focus on what really matters: efficient and secure data management.
"Whoever cleans up wins - not tomorrow, but today."
Curious to find out more? Make an appointment with Matthias now - all information at www.csp-chronos.de