Azure SQL Database Services
Moving to Azure SQL can improve security, simplify database management and create a platform that’s ready to grow with your business. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, Lanter helps organisations assess, migrate and manage Azure SQL as part of a secure Azure environment, with ongoing support long after the migration is complete.
How Lanter's Azure SQL Database Services Keep Your Business Moving
The Right Azure SQL Database Approach for Your Business
Choosing the right Azure SQL solution is just as important as planning the migration itself. Lanter reviews your existing SQL environment before recommending the approach that best supports your applications, users and long-term business goals.
Assess Your Databases and Dependencies Before You Migrate
A successful migration starts with understanding your applications, databases and dependencies. We work with your team and software vendors to identify potential issues early and develop a migration plan that reduces risk.
Choose the Right Azure SQL Target, From Managed Instance to Serverless
Not every workload belongs on the same Azure SQL platform. We help you choose the right option based on compatibility, performance, scalability and cost, ensuring you only pay for the capabilities your business needs.
Migrate With Minimal Downtime and a Tested Rollback Plan
Careful planning helps minimise disruption. Lanter develops a tested migration and rollback plan before moving your databases, reducing downtime and giving your business confidence throughout the migration process.
Build In Encryption, Access Control and Compliance From the Start
Security should never be an afterthought. We configure Azure SQL using appropriate identity, network access controls and security practices, helping protect your data while supporting your compliance requirements.
Right-Size and Tune for Performance Without Overpaying
Azure SQL includes built-in capabilities such as backups, replication, scalability and modern security features that can reduce the need for additional infrastructure. We help you choose the right configuration, optimise performance and control Azure costs as your requirements change.
What's Included in Our Azure SQL Database Services?
- Azure SQL consulting and assessments
- SQL Server migration to Azure
- Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance deployments
- Database dependency assessments
- Migration and rollback planning
- Security and identity configuration
- Performance tuning and optimisation
- Cost optimisation and right-sizing
- Ongoing monitoring and management
- Integration with broader Azure Managed Services
Your Trusted Partner for Azure SQL Database
A Pragmatic, Business-First Approach
Azure SQL is one part of a broader cloud environment. We take the time to understand your applications, users and business goals before recommending the right migration or management solution. Our recommendations are designed to support your business well beyond the migration itself.
Experienced Specialists With Real-World Perspective
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’ve implemented Azure SQL across a wide range of organisations, from development databases through to business-critical environments requiring high availability and rapid scaling. Combined with our ISO 27001 certification and broader Azure expertise, we help organisations build secure, well-managed Azure environments.
Honest Advice Focused on the Right Outcome
Azure SQL isn’t always the right answer for every workload. We’ll recommend the solution that best meets your technical, operational and commercial requirements, even if that means another Azure service is a better fit.
Azure SQL Database Services for Businesses of All Sizes
Azure SQL Database Services for Small Businesses
Azure SQL can be a cost-effective platform for development, testing and lower-use business applications, without the licensing overhead of traditional SQL Server infrastructure.
Azure SQL Database Services for Medium Businesses
As your business grows, Azure SQL provides greater scalability, security and native integration with Microsoft technologies, including automation, Microsoft Fabric, AI and modern data platforms.
Azure SQL Database Services for Large & Multi-Site Organisations
For larger organisations, Azure SQL often forms part of a broader Azure strategy. Lanter helps design, migrate and manage secure database environments that integrate with your wider cloud infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lanter's Azure SQL Database service include?
Our service includes user support, Microsoft 365 assistance, device and network troubleshooting, password resets, secure access requests and incident management. Support can be delivered through our Managed IT Service or our flexible Ad Hoc IT Service.
How do you decide the right Azure SQL option for our workloads?
We begin by understanding your current IT environment, internal capability and business goals before recommending either our Managed IT Service or Ad Hoc IT Service.
Do you start with an assessment of our current databases?
Yes. We assess your existing environment, common support requests and business requirements so we can tailor our support and identify opportunities to improve reliability, security and performance.
How do you minimise downtime during an Azure SQL migration?
Urgent issues are prioritised immediately, which is why we encourage clients to call us directly. Our engineers begin working on urgent issues straight away wherever possible.
How do you secure our data and meet compliance requirements in Azure?
As an ISO 27001-certified provider, we use secure identity verification procedures before completing password resets, account changes and access requests to help protect your systems from unauthorised access.
Can you run a hybrid setup or migrate only some databases?
Absolutely. Many organisations use Lanter to complement their internal IT team. We provide day-to-day user support, overflow capacity and specialist expertise while your internal team focuses on strategic initiatives.
How do you handle legacy SQL Server versions and unsupported features?
Yes. Our Australian-based service desk operates during business hours, with after-hours on-call support available when required.
How do you manage and optimise our Azure SQL costs over time?
Our Ad Hoc IT Service provides flexible, pay-as-you-go support for organisations that need occasional assistance or project work. Our Managed IT Service combines responsive service desk support with proactive monitoring, cyber security, strategic guidance and ongoing technology management.
What ongoing support and monitoring do we get after migration?
Many service desks focus on processing tickets as quickly as possible. We focus on supporting people. Our Australian-based engineers get to know your business, resolve issues properly and become a trusted extension of your team, backed by the expertise of a Microsoft Solutions Partner.
What types of Azure SQL environments has Lanter implemented?
We’ve implemented Azure SQL across a wide range of environments, from development databases through to business-critical workloads requiring site failover, high availability and rapid scaling.