Migration
A clear source, target and cutover plan, followed by a controlled first move and reusable migration practices.
Data Masterminds
SQL Server 2016 reached the end of extended support on 14 July 2026. Since then Microsoft no longer ships security updates, fixes or support for it, unless you buy extended security updates. Masterminds Group maps your estate, weighs an in-place upgrade against a move to a newer version or to Azure, and plans the move around availability and your business priorities.
Designed for lasting value
Monitoring, lifecycle, migration and performance work come together in a clear operating model built around the databases your organisation relies on.
A clear source, target and cutover plan, followed by a controlled first move and reusable migration practices.
We connect alerts to waits, workload, ownership and change so teams can act with context. Cortex can provide a shared view.
We connect workload evidence to practical query, index and platform improvements, then measure the result together.
A focused first engagement
We review the estate, service expectations, operational signals and upcoming lifecycle decisions with your team.
Talk to a SQL Server specialistWhat your team receives
A prioritised operational view that helps your team protect service today and plan what comes next.
How we work with you
A representative environment is enough to establish the shared view, responsibilities and working practices.
Versions, patch levels, health, ownership and priorities brought together in one clear view.
Alerts include context and responsibility, giving your team and ours the same operational picture.
Lifecycle and migration options are assessed against availability, business priorities and the target operating model.
Talk to a specialist
Tell us about the estate your organisation depends on. A senior data specialist will help you define a useful starting point.
A direct conversation about reliability, performance, lifecycle and ownership.