In today’s heady world of business and expansive database systems, utilizing a stable database platform should be paramount in the running of your business. There are a couple of options out there, namely localized platforms in-house and cloud-based services. There are pros and cons to each type as they both bring different things to the table.

Cloud-based systems keep everything in the cloud and improve upon always-on availability and keep maintenance down to a minimal level. Localized platforms keep everything in-house and workable and can be monitored and tweaked in a hands-on approach that you can’t get with a cloud-based system. There is a third option out there and that’s a hybrid option taking the best of both worlds.