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Salty Weasel Enterprises

Expert consulting and managed services for smarter business decisions and optimized data systems

Our services
Consulting and Strategy

Architecture reviews; platform selection; cost and performance trade-offs; migration planning.

System Installation and Configuration

On-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployments; installation, tuning, security hardening, and baseline performance testing.

Deployment and Migrations

Lift-and-shift, replatforming, and modern cloud migrations to Snowflake, managed PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.

Managed Support and Operations

24/7 monitoring setup; backups and recovery planning; patching and change management; SLA-based managed services.

Business Intelligence and Data Pipelines

ETL/ELT design, data modeling, reporting and dashboarding strategy, Power BI and Cognos advisory.

Training and Knowledge Transfer

Customized hands-on workshops, runbooks, and admin training for DBAs, developers, and power users.

Deep dive: platforms we trust
Open-Source Relational Databases

These platforms offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and strong community support—ideal for startups and small teams.

1. PostgreSQL

  • License: PostgreSQL License (permissive open-source)

  • Strengths: Advanced SQL compliance, extensibility, strong ACID guarantees, JSON support

  • Use Cases: BI systems, financial apps, geospatial data (PostGIS), analytics-heavy workloads

2. MySQL

  • License: GPL (open-source); commercial licenses available via Oracle

  • Strengths: Fast, reliable, widely supported, simple replication

  • Use Cases: Web apps, CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), e-commerce

3. MariaDB

  • License: GPL (open-source)

  • Strengths: Drop-in MySQL replacement with performance and security enhancements

  • Use Cases: ERP systems, CRM platforms, transactional apps

4. SQLite

  • License: Public domain

  • Strengths: Lightweight, serverless, zero configuration

  • Use Cases: Embedded systems, mobile apps, desktop software

5. Firebird

  • License: IPL (InterBase Public License)

  • Strengths: Small footprint, cross-platform, good concurrency

  • Use Cases: Embedded applications, legacy system replacements

6. CockroachDB (Community Edition)

  • License: BSL (Business Source License)

  • Strengths: Distributed SQL, high availability, horizontal scalability

  • Use Cases: Cloud-native apps, multi-region deployments

Licensed/Commercial Relational Databases

These platforms offer enterprise-grade support, advanced tooling, and integration options—ideal for businesses with mission-critical needs or compliance requirements.

1. Microsoft SQL Server

  • License: Commercial (Standard, Enterprise, Developer editions)

  • Strengths: Deep integration with Microsoft ecosystem, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS, strong BI tooling

  • Use Cases: Enterprise apps, data warehousing, Power BI integration

2. Oracle Database

  • License: Commercial (Standard, Enterprise, Autonomous DB)

  • Strengths: Robust performance, advanced security, RAC clustering

  • Use Cases: Financial systems, ERP, high-volume transactional workloads

3. IBM Db2

  • License: Commercial

  • Strengths: High performance, AI integration, enterprise-grade reliability

  • Use Cases: Large-scale enterprise systems, regulated industries

4. SAP HANA

  • License: Commercial

  • Strengths: In-memory processing, real-time analytics

  • Use Cases: SAP ERP, real-time dashboards, complex analytics