Quick Start
Available to: Faculty, Researchers, Staff, Departments, IT Professionals
Cost: No charge
- See Getting Started, below.
Data Architecture & Development provides consulting, data design/modeling, and database development aligned to support Boston University application, data storage and analysis needs.
Benefits
Helps ensure the stability, security, and support of new data services in alignment with BU’s broader technology infrastructure and services.
Key Features
- Data architecture, consulting, and development services provided in alignment with centrally maintained and monitored data and reporting tool infrastructures
- Access to DBA expertise for performance tuning, DR, backup/recovery etc.
- Design, consulting, and development resources provided for a variety of infrastructures and database environments (both on-premises and cloud hosted):
- Oracle
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- SAP ASE, BW, and gateway configurations
- AWS
What to Expect
Consulting and development services are generally integrated with larger projects but may also be provided on an ad hoc basis. Contact your unit’s technology portfolio manager to make a project request or see getting started below.
Requirements
Data trustee approval may be required in advance. Access to reporting functions is subject to the role and job function, your manager should be able to provide guidance if pre-approval is required.
Getting Started
- Contact the IT Help Center for access or support.