Many hosting providers claim to support Windows Server 2008. What?s different is that Northstar provides the only fully managed hosted configuration that certifies all of its proactive systems to work optimally with Windows Server 2008. Our engineers help you leverage the capabilities of the platform, taking it even one step further by fully supporting Microsoft?s Hyper-V virtualization technology on Windows Server 2008.

Contact us to find out how we can help you leverage the power of Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V!

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 ? Fully Managed

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 introduces powerful new features that enable your database platform to be more secure, more efficient and more scalable. Northstar is the only hosting partner that assigns a dedicated database administrator to your account. With this expertise, you?re able to to leverage your IT infrastructure and gain recommendations about the capabilities of this new version for your specific business. Find out how we deliver the Anticipation Advantage through our database services on Microsoft SQL Server 2008!

Critical Components of Our Microsoft Managed Hosting Platform

Unmatched Microsoft Windows Management

As a Microsoft Gold-Certified Partner, Northstar provides you with greater insight on platform-specific support incidents and package updates that we manage and pass directly to you:

• Dedicated senior Microsoft Certified Engineers (MCSE) are assigned to every account
• Comprehensive proactive OS management includes hardening procedures, performance monitoring, security patching, managed backups and scalability reviews
• Dedicated Microsoft engineers enable your business to leverage advanced platform features including centralized authentication using Active Directory, Microsoft clustering options, shared storage over high-performance SANs or Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization capabilities

Advanced Microsoft SQL Management with Every Account

Working with you and your team, we establish an on-going and intimate knowledge of how your application interacts with your database to ensure optimal performance, security and scalability:

• A dedicated certified Microsoft SQL senior database administrator (MCDBA) is assigned to every account
• Exclusive Microsoft SQL advanced expertise includes database mirroring and multi-node clustering that are available to every account
• DBAs are responsible for reviewing the performance and scalability of your Microsoft database platform to help future-proof your IT infrastructure

Proactive Anticipation Advantage Methodology

Our exclusive best-practices based methodology ensures consistent service delivery and provides the highest levels of service:

• Enterprise-class service delivery incorporates our four-phase process that includes initial assessments, consultative design, proactive maintenance, and comprehensive reporting and review
• Customized detailed service plans are designed to meet your objectives and integrate to meet your precise business requirements
• Anticipation Advantage methodology gives us the confidence to back every configuration with a 100% SLA, 1-hour hardware replacement and 15-minute response times

Contact an expert to discuss your Microsoft configuration today!