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Operate Metabase and its application database on supported versions.
WZ-IT operates Metabase as a central BI platform, connects approved data sources and provides updates, backups, monitoring and access protection.
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The following are trademarks of their respective owners: Metabase (Metabase, Inc.). WZ-IT is an independent service provider and has no business, partnership, or contractual relationship with these companies. We offer independent migration, installation, hosting, and operations services.
Metabase enables business teams to create queries and dashboards without developing software for every question. Database permissions, Metabase roles and published content must remain aligned.
We configure the application database, proxy, mail, data sources and backups and design secure read-only access to production systems.
SSO, granular data permissions, auditing and other enterprise functions may require a paid Metabase edition.
Vendor licences are quoted separately. WZ-IT operations do not replace business validation of metrics and data models.
Application database, analytics sources, permissions, queries and dashboards require distinct access and recovery controls.
Operate Metabase and its application database on supported versions.
Connect databases with read-only access and clear boundaries.
Structure groups, collections and sharing for the intended audience.
Monitor performance, jobs, mail, backups and upgrades.
WZ-IT operates Metabase; source-data ownership, metric definitions and interpretation remain with the customer.
| Area | Responsibility | Scope and boundaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metabase platform | WZ-IT | Deployment, application database, proxy, monitoring and updates. |
| Backup and recovery | WZ-IT | Protect dashboards, users, settings and platform metadata. |
| Data-source connections | Shared | We configure least-privilege access; the customer supplies approved sources. |
| Permissions and collections | Shared | Technical roles are implemented from customer rules. |
| Metrics and interpretation | Customer | Business definitions, data quality and decisions remain customer-owned. |
| Models and embedded analytics | Optional WZ-IT service | Advanced modelling and integrations are scoped separately. |
Combine metrics, charts and filters in shared dashboards for teams and business units.
Explore data through a visual query editor and save reusable questions.
Provide dashboards internally, send them on a schedule or embed them into applications in a controlled way.
Configure groups, database permissions and collections according to the available edition.
Securely connect supported databases through separate, preferably read-only accounts.
Integrate reports into existing processes through APIs or supported embedding options.
Assess existing data and configuration, migrate them in a test run and move to managed operations through a controlled cutover.
Secure SSO, roles, administrative paths and external access for the application and existing infrastructure.
Back up all stateful components consistently and document the recovery path for the agreed scope.
Monitor and update the application and its technical dependencies and operate them under the agreed service level.
A clearly defined operating scope instead of an opaque hosting flat fee.
We set up a test instance for you, usually on the next business day. No payment details required. After seven days it is deleted unless you continue.
We combine the right compute size with ongoing operations, backups, monitoring and a service level appropriate for the criticality of Metabase. High availability and recovery targets are designed separately where needed.
We also design custom hosting architectures, integrations and migrations around Metabase. Contact us for a technical assessment.
One managed standard Metabase application is included in the Starter workload. Business and higher levels add a flexible operations allowance for planned work during regular service hours. Select compute, additional applications, storage and the appropriate service level.
A workload is one compute instance with the applications agreed for it.
One standard app per workload is already included. Additional dedicated servers count as separate workloads.
€79.90 per started TB and month, including daily encrypted offsite backup with 7-day retention.
Enquiry
Briefly describe the current state and objective for Metabase. We assess infrastructure, integration, and ongoing operations.
Dashboard concurrency, query complexity, refresh schedules and source performance determine capacity.
| Usage scenario | Technical starting point | Key factors |
|---|---|---|
| Small internal BI team | S or M | A few sources and normal dashboard use. |
| Many dashboards and users | M or L | Concurrency, caching and refreshes are considered. |
| Heavy queries or many sources | Query assessment | Warehouse load, timeouts and models are measured. |
| Embedded or business-critical analytics | Architecture and edition review | Availability, identity and licence are assessed. |
Large query workloads, enterprise features and embedded analytics are assessed separately.
Metabase is placed close to approved sources without exposing them directly to users.
Dedicated BI application on European infrastructure.
Deployment close to cloud data platforms.
Local BI access to internal data sources.
Hosted application with controlled private data connections.
Users query through Metabase while source credentials and network paths remain restricted.
Dashboards, questions, subscriptions and approved embeds.
SSO, groups and restricted administration.
Access to data, dashboards and sensitive fields.
Queries, models, dashboards, alerts and sharing.
Users, dashboards, settings and query metadata.
Databases and warehouses with least-privilege accounts.
Query duration, errors, jobs and resource use.
Metabase should not receive broad production credentials when a restricted read-only role can meet the reporting need.
Answers about data sources, permissions, migration and operations.
No. We design restricted, preferably read-only accounts and network paths for the required schemas.
Yes. We assess application database, version, plugins, sources, mail and target environment.
No. Edition-dependent identity, embedding or governance features are reviewed and licensed separately.
Yes. This is often suitable when source databases remain inside the company network.
Dashboard and metric work can be scoped separately with the relevant business owners.
As an alternative to managed hosting in the data centre, WZ-IT provides the hardware, configures Metabase, and handles hardening, monitoring, updates, backup and technical support. Access can be limited to the internal network or enabled through VPN and existing identities.
from EUR 349 excl. VAT / month · plus one-time provisioning and initial setup

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