The RhinoSource Method℠

The RhinoSource Method has been developed over many years of successful engagements and delivers maximum ROI, first by identifying all significant issues and then prioritizing them, so the highest impact resolutions are implemented first.

The 4 phases of the RhinoSource Method:

  • Conduct a Deep Dive into Systems, Including:

    • Automated System Health Check

    • Systems Architecture Review

    • System Performance and Error Logs Analysis

    • Data Model and Use Case Review

    • Top Issues/Problems Inventory

    Deliver a prioritized recommended action plan with time estimates for each action item.

  • • Remediate high priority issues to stabilize environments

    • Get quick wins that provide breathing room

    • Ensure basic backup and recovery procedures are in place

    • Shore up security weaknesses

  • Implement optimizations that improve performance and scalability:

    • Validate recommendations with smart testing tools

    • Eliminate obsolete data structures

    • Revise data models according to best practices

    • Help developers use better coding practices

    • Create insightful monitoring dashboards and proactive alerts

    • Transfer knowledge to sysadmins and development teams

  • Provide ongoing oversight and assistance to:

    • Monitor and keep environments in balance and operating normally

    • Provide deep skills coverage during peak periods in case something breaks

    • Help fix problems if & when things break

    • Assist with ongoing patching and upgrades