Budgeting for SQL Server Downtime Risk

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In this TechRadar Pro article “Budgeting for SQL Server Downtime Risk,” SIOS’ Dave Bermingham emphasizes the importance of aligning business continuity plans with realistic budgets to mitigate interruptions in mission-critical SQL Server deployments. He advises organizations to assess the significance of each SQL Server instance, understand the potential impacts of downtime—including lost revenue, reduced productivity, data corruption, and legal penalties—and allocate appropriate resources, whether on-premises, cloud, or hybrid, to ensure preparedness for disasters. ​

Author: Beth Winkowski, SIOS Technology Corp. Public Relations


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