Hi everyone,

newbie here...

I have a need to get paid support services for a new postgres implemetation.
I've looked at some of the companies listed at www.postgresql.org that offer
professional services.

I've perused some of the mailing list archived, but I can't seem to find the
info I need.

My question to the list: Do any companies that offer professional support
services stand out from the rest? Please let me know who you are using.

Thanks!
Chris

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Porell, Chris wrote:
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> My question to the list: Do any companies that offer professional support
> services stand out from the rest? Please let me know who you are using.

Many of the people who reply will be offering services, so it's
difficult to be unbiased. Without knowing what your requirements are,
there are three things that probably matter:
1. When do you need support and for how long - do you want 24/7
worldwide or Berlin office hours? A couple of days' work, or are you
looking for a long-term partnership? If it's short-term work, locally
based might help your comfort-level.

2. How deep/specific are your support requirements? Various of the
companies employ people working on developing code for PG. Now that
doesn't necessarily mean they'll know more about real-world usage than
someone else, but it does mean they'll have insights regarding the inner
workings of the database.

3. Do you relate well on an individual level? I've always found it helps
to naturally be on the same wavelength as a client. Not vital, but
definitely helps in the early days.

Finally, check the list archives for people providing useful advice in
areas you are interested in. That might give you some insight as to
whether firms will be able to help you.

--
Richard Huxton
Archonet Ltd

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--- "Porell, Chris" <Chris.Porell@ceridian.com> wrote:

> My question to the list: Do any companies that offer professional support
> services stand out from the rest? Please let me know who you are using.

The only indication that I can give, to help answer your question would be to look at the
companies that employe the main contributors of postgresql:
http://www.postgresql.org/developer/bios
and then compare these companies to the


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