blueAPACHE has partnered with DataSentinel to strengthen how our customers manage, secure and optimise their data platforms.
DataSentinel is a specialist in database and data platform services across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and modern analytics environments. Together, we’re helping organisations bring greater control, stability and confidence to the systems that underpin their business.
Why it matters now
Across many organisations, database environments have become increasingly complex to manage.
- Legacy platforms remain in place alongside newer cloud and analytics workloads
- Skills shortages are making specialist capability harder to access
- Security, compliance and performance expectations continue to rise
At the same time, key platforms are approaching critical milestones.
SQL Server 2016 reaches end of extended support on 14 July 2026. After this date, organisations will no longer receive security updates, increasing exposure to cyber and compliance risk.
What this partnership delivers
DataSentinel brings a pragmatic, outcome-driven approach focused on real operational impact.
Customers benefit from:
- Reduced operational and security risk through proactive monitoring and lifecycle planning
- Improved reliability and performance of business-critical systems
- Access to senior, regionally based specialists who complement internal teams
- Clear, practical guidance across upgrade, consolidation, modernisation and cloud strategies
With experience across regulated, enterprise and mid-market environments in Australia and New Zealand, DataSentinel provides the depth of expertise required to manage both legacy and modern platforms.
Database and platform health check
To support organisations ahead of SQL Server 2016 end of support, blueAPACHE and DataSentinel are offering a structured Database and Data Platform Health Check.
This fixed-scope assessment reviews:
- Performance and configuration
- Security posture
- Backup and availability
- Licence and platform alignment
Customers receive clear, prioritised recommendations to identify immediate risks, improve platform resilience and plan next steps with confidence.
Getting started
If your organisation is running SQL Server or managing a mix of on-premise and cloud data platforms, now is the time to assess your environment.
A targeted health check provides a practical starting point before any upgrade, consolidation or migration initiative.