Database Development
Being in business means you must keep very important information regarding customers, vendors, employees, processes, and vital pieces. In the 21st century, we can keep this information in a database. Thanks to the advancement of the internet, we can now build secure databases with web interfaces to make them more easily accessible. Your information is valuable so we design databases that are not only accessible but they are secure.
Database Planning
If you were to build a house, you wouldn’t just run to Home Depot, buy a lot of supplies and tools and start building. You brainstorm about how you want your house to look and function. How many bedrooms, do you plan on having visitors often, how many kids will you have? We then move onto building the blueprints. We then lay the foundation, start building, walls, etc. Planning is important in building a house. It is also important to plan building a database. We can help build a strategy that will allow for your business to have a scalable database solution. It is always important to plan before you build and Torchlight has the skillset to plan properly.
Database Development
Now that we have the roadmap laid out for the database, it is time to start building. Torchlight builds primarily with the MySQL database. We have the capability to integrate the MySQL database into virtually any environment so no need to worry if you have a Microsoft environment. It is not only more cost efficient, it is also a viable open source solution for those whom are into development. We generally utilize the LAMP (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP/Python/Perl) stack for development however we can deploy on a Microsoft server or utilize ASP .NET framework.
Database Administration
Database has now been built and deployed but who is watching it? Though our databases are built to reduce fault, the database has to be maintained. We at Torchlight will maintain your database and will patch any bugs that occur, prevent any form of security breach on the database, and help the users get the best experience with the database.
Database Hosting
Though at Torchlight we do not have servers for hosting, we do have a strong partnership with Rackspace and Rackspace Cloud. Now you get expert fanatical hosting from Rackspace along with expert database development from Torchlight Technologies. We can help you set up the most beneficial service with Rackspace to ensure that integrity of the database from an infrastructure will always be there for you. Their award winning hosting service with Red Hat servers.
Database Reporting
We can build systems to offer reporting services for your database. We can generate reports in relation to the data within the database. If you need financial reporting over various NYSE symbols, for example, we can generate reports.
Web User Interface (UI)
Now that the database is built, it’s time to set it up for usage with people. We build the interface accessible from your favorite web browser. Just like a website, we’ll build the interface to your specifications. Since you and your staff will be utilizing the database’s web interface day-in and day-out, we will make sure it gives you the best user experience for your needs. We utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScripting, and AJAX for the advanced development of our UI.
SaaS/Cloud Computing Consulting:
Do you have a software package that your company sells? Does your company offer a service that could be digitized? Torchlight can help you determine whether or not moving towards “software as a service” (SaaS) for your product or service is profitable. The future of the internet lies in the cloud but in it’s current stage, the cloud isn’t for everyone. We can help you determine if the cloud is the best solution for you. We have teamed up with local Rackspace Cloud and Amazon Web Services to bring you the best of the cloud computing world.