database upgrade

[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˈʌpɡreɪd/]
nounpl: database upgrades
atualização de banco de dados
1. The process of improving or updating a database system to a newer version, adding new features, improving performance, or enhancing security
The company scheduled a database upgrade for the weekend to minimize downtime.
A empresa agendou uma atualização de banco de dados para o fim de semana para minimizar o tempo de inatividade.
2. The installation of a newer version of database software or the transition to an improved database management system
We completed the database upgrade from MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0 last month.
Completamos a atualização de banco de dados do MySQL 5.7 para MySQL 8.0 no mês passado.
This is technical terminology commonly used in IT departments across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is often used in English ('upgrade') in corporate environments, though the full Portuguese translation 'atualização de banco de dados' is also widely understood. Database upgrades are critical maintenance operations in both countries, typically scheduled during off-peak hours to minimize business disruption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database updatedatabase migrationsystem upgradeversion upgrade
Antonyms / Antônimos
database downgradedatabase rollback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização de banco de dados
Standard term used in technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
upgrade de banco de dados
Common in corporate IT environments, using English term directly
Portugal
atualização de base de dados
Uses European Portuguese term 'base de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'

Related Words

database maintenancedata migrationbackup and recoverysystem performancedatabase administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

perform a database upgrade
schedule a database upgrade
complete a database upgrade
rollback a database upgrade
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