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Couchbase is at the core of modern, high-performance applications, enabling enterprises to deliver real-time experiences, support offline-first mobile use cases, and scale globally with low latency. Yet many organizations struggle to adopt it effectively due to migration complexity, performance tuning challenges, and the need for continuous optimization.

As a Couchbase partner, N-iX helps enterprises overcome these hurdles with end-to-end services, from JSON data modeling, cluster topology design, and cloud-native deployments to migration, performance optimization, and managed support. We enable business-critical use cases such as high-performance caching, real-time analytics, offline-ready mobile apps, and AI-driven workloads with vector search.

With a scalable delivery model, deep database expertise, and flexible team engagement, we maintain Couchbase initiatives executed quickly, cost-effectively, and with long-term resilience. N-iX covers everything from strategic planning to ongoing management for agile, real-time data capabilities.

What we offer: Couchbase services for your needs

Couchbase consulting and advisory Couchbase architecture and solution design Couchbase development and integration Couchbase migration from legacy systems Couchbase performance tuning and optimization Couchbase managed services and DevOps Couchbase support and maintenance Couchbase training and enablement

Couchbase consulting and advisory

The consulting practice at N-iX supports enterprises in making informed decisions about adopting and scaling Couchbase. Our Couchbase consulting services process begins with assessing the existing data architecture and workloads, followed by recommendations on how Couchbase’s memory-first, distributed NoSQL engine can address business and technical requirements. The consulting scope includes technology assessments, ROI/TCO analysis, Proof of Concept validation, and performance planning.

Identifying scenarios such as caching, personalization, and real-time analytics where Couchbase provides maximum impact.
Designing and benchmarking pilot deployments to validate performance, indexing strategies, and multi-cloud readiness before full-scale rollout.
Measuring Couchbase throughput and scalability against existing systems, addressing legacy performance bottlenecks.
Delivering adoption plans with best practices for high availability, compliance, and data integrity, including GDPR-ready configurations for EU deployments.

Couchbase architecture and solution design

N-iX architects design robust Couchbase platforms tailored to the requirements of each enterprise. The scope includes JSON schema design, cluster topology, query models, and security configurations. We incorporate event-driven and analytics features using Couchbase Eventing and Analytics services. Our experience spans large-scale implementations. For instance, developing a high-performance IoT data management platform for a global ecommerce and telecom enterprise, where Couchbase was deployed on Kubernetes to ensure real-time synchronization, scalability, and fault tolerance. Backed by partnerships with major cloud hyperscalers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, N-iX supports Couchbase deployments across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Creating flexible JSON schema designs with SQL++ queries to minimize impedance mismatch and accelerate feature delivery.
Planning node sizing, CPU/RAM allocation, service distribution (Data, Index, Query, Search), and high-availability zones for optimal throughput.
Running Couchbase on cloud VMs or deploying with the Autonomous Operator on Kubernetes for scaling, backups, and self-healing.
Supporting the adoption of Couchbase Capella as a fully managed database service, offloading infrastructure operations.
Configuring encryption, auditing, and RBAC to ensure alignment with SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, and industry standards.

Couchbase development and integration

N-iX development teams design and implement applications using Couchbase’s flexibility, scalability, and memory-first performance. The scope includes backend development, mobile and IoT enablement, real-time data processing, and enterprise integration.

Building backend services and microservices on Couchbase’s JSON store using SQL++ and N1QL, with indexing and caching optimized for performance and SLAs.
Designing APIs and web services powered by Couchbase SDKs (Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, and more) for seamless data access across applications.
Implementing full-text search and geospatial queries directly within Couchbase to avoid reliance on external indexing engines.
Leveraging Couchbase Eventing to enable real-time data processing, such as alerts, workflows, and streaming integration with systems like Kafka.
Developing offline-first mobile and IoT applications with Couchbase Lite and Sync Gateway, ensuring a consistent user experience when connectivity is intermittent.
Automating synchronization and conflict resolution for mobile and edge devices, with optimized data compression to reduce network traffic.
Integrating Couchbase with enterprise ecosystems, including BI tools, analytics platforms, and data lakes for downstream insights.
Connecting Couchbase to messaging and processing frameworks such as Kafka Connect and Apache Spark for advanced analytics and streaming workloads.
Embedding Couchbase deployments into DevOps pipelines, enabling automated schema deployments, updates, and scaling in CI/CD environments.
Ensuring cloud-native readiness by aligning development and integration with hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Couchbase Capella.

Couchbase migration from legacy systems

N-iX supports enterprises moving from relational or legacy NoSQL databases to Couchbase with minimal disruption. The migration begins with a comprehensive strategy covering data transformation, downtime windows, and fallback planning. We create document models to replace rigid schemas with Couchbase’s flexible JSON structure, and apply proven ETL and replication tools to move data while legacy systems remain online until cutover.

Planning data migration by inventorying workloads and choosing the most suitable approach (e.g., lift-and-shift vs. phased adoption).
Updating applications to leverage SQL++ queries or integrate through Couchbase Eventing for hybrid operations.
Transforming schemas from relational tables or other document stores into Couchbase buckets, documents, and collections to improve flexibility and reduce refactoring.
Executing migration with zero or minimal downtime using replication, change streams, or parallel writes, while validating integrity and performance before legacy decommissioning.
Cutting over applications by updating data access logic, queries, and SDK usage to Couchbase, and enabling hybrid operations where required.
Testing scalability and performance through load simulations and fine-tuning to ensure the deployment eliminates legacy bottlenecks and supports new use cases.

Couchbase performance tuning and optimization

As a Couchbase partner, N-iX provides performance tuning to maximize efficiency and throughput. We analyze workload patterns to configure memory quotas, cache sizes, and JVM parameters for responsiveness. We adjust replication, durability, and consistency levels to balance performance with fault tolerance.

Optimizing indexes and queries by designing primary, secondary, and full-text indexes and tuning N1QL/SQL++ queries for efficiency.
Configuring memory and storage to allocate optimal quotas, manage disk overflow, and apply compression for cost-effective utilization.
Balancing load and scaling capacity using Couchbase auto-sharding and on-demand node additions, supported by Autonomous Operator automation.
Benchmarking performance through stress and load tests to validate readiness for peak traffic and refine cluster settings.
Applying XDCR and replication strategies to distribute workloads globally, improve availability, and reduce latency across regions.
Monitoring key metrics with Couchbase metrics, Prometheus, and Grafana with integrated dashboards and alerts to detect issues early and maintain stable operations.

Couchbase managed services and DevOps

N-iX provides fully managed Couchbase services for enterprises that want to minimize operational overhead. We handle provisioning, upgrades, backups, monitoring, and automation across datacenter, cloud, or Capella DBaaS deployments. Our DevOps teams integrate Couchbase into CI/CD pipelines and use the Autonomous Operator for automated scaling, failover, and recovery.

Continuous monitoring with enterprise tools and proactive issue resolution by Couchbase specialists.
Scaling, failover, and backup are automated via the Autonomous Operator or Capella dashboards.
Running Couchbase consistently across AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises with managed replication for global continuity.
Tuning cluster size and auto-scaling policies to control spend; leveraging Capella’s elastic pay-as-you-go options.
Enabling Infrastructure-as-Code, Helm charts, and Terraform modules for standardized deployments.

Couchbase support and maintenance

N-iX offers dedicated Couchbase support and maintenance services with multiple tiers, from basic incident response to premium 24/7 on-call. Our teams apply updates, manage service packs, and perform diagnostics to keep systems healthy. When new Couchbase features, such as vector search or analytics improvements, are released, we help evaluate and apply them with minimal disruption. In emergencies, we manage disaster recovery, including reseeding crashed nodes, failing over clusters, or restoring from backups.

Rapid troubleshooting and resolution of production issues such as outages or performance degradation.
Testing and applying security fixes and updates in alignment with business maintenance windows.
Forecasting growth and advising on cluster expansion or reorganization before limits are reached.
Implementing and testing disaster recovery procedures.

Couchbase training and enablement

To ensure long-term value from your Couchbase investment, N-iX provides training and enablement for development, operations, and architecture teams. Courses are delivered onsite or remotely and tailored to skill level, from foundational concepts to advanced topics such as indexing, clustering, and performance tuning. Certified Couchbase instructors guide teams through live coding, administration labs, and architectural knowledge transfer. We also help prepare staff for official Couchbase Developer, Administrator, and Architect certifications. Beyond formal training, we provide specific documentation and mentorship during initial projects, equipping your teams to operate and extend Couchbase independently.

Hands-on coding sessions covering data modeling, queries, and Couchbase SDK usage.
Practical labs on cluster administration, scaling, and backup/restore procedures.
Knowledge transfer on design patterns such as multi-tenancy with scopes and collections.
Guidance and resources to support official Couchbase certification paths.

Key business goals we enable with Couchbase

Maintain high availability at scale

Couchbase’s distributed architecture with built-in replication and failover ensures mission-critical applications remain available with consistent performance across regions. We design fault-tolerant cluster topologies and configure replication strategies that keep your business services always-on, even under peak demand.

Accelerate product delivery

Flexible JSON schemas and SQL++ queries let teams adapt data models without lengthy migrations, reducing time-to-market for new features. We help product teams design agile data models and optimize queries, enabling faster releases without database constraints.

Optimize the total cost of ownership

Couchbase unifies caching, search, and analytics in a single platform, while elastic scaling reduces over-provisioning and infrastructure overhead. We fine-tune performance, implement auto-scaling policies, and integrate Couchbase with DevOps pipelines to ensure predictable, efficient costs.

Enable mobile and edge resilience

Couchbase Mobile and Sync Gateway keep apps running offline, syncing seamlessly once connectivity is restored for field services, retail, and IoT. We architect offline-first solutions that deliver consistent user experiences in disconnected environments and synchronize data reliably when online.

Power real-time analytics and automation

With Eventing and Analytics services, Couchbase processes data instantly and runs ad-hoc queries without impacting operations. We integrate event-driven pipelines so your systems can react in real time by triggering alerts, automating workflows, or powering operational dashboards.

Protect sensitive and regulated data

Couchbase includes encryption, role-based access, and compliance-ready deployment options to safeguard sensitive information. We configure secure environments, enforce governance policies, and align deployments with standards.

How to leverage Couchbase for AI-driven applications with N-iX

Couchbase has become an integral part of the modern AI data stack. With the introduction of vector search and hybrid transactional–analytical processing, it can now function as an operational and intelligent data platform. We help organizations leverage these capabilities to build and optimize AI-driven applications.

Building unified vector and document data architectures

We design data architectures that consolidate operational, analytical, and vector workloads within Couchbase. This eliminates the need for separate databases for embeddings or AI context retrieval. Our engineers structure schemas and indexing strategies that store and query high-dimensional vectors alongside JSON data, supporting faster, more consistent AI pipelines.

Enabling semantic and similarity search

Couchbase’s integrated vector search powers natural-language and similarity-based retrieval without additional infrastructure. N-iX implements these features in real-time recommendation engines, chatbots, and knowledge-based systems.

Integrating Couchbase with AI and ML pipelines

We connect Couchbase to ML and AI environments such as AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, and Azure ML. Our experts build data flows for embedding generation, model inference, and feedback loops, so AI systems learn continuously from production data.

Optimizing performance for intelligent workloads

We fine-tune Couchbase clusters for vector and analytical workloads, configuring memory allocation, query parallelism, and replication topologies to handle millions of low-latency requests per second. Even the most complex similarity searches or real-time inferences perform efficiently at enterprise scale.

Powering AI-driven personalization and automation

Through Couchbase Eventing and Analytics services, N-iX enables event-driven automation and data-aware decisioning. We help enterprises implement adaptive systems, such as recommendation engines, fraud detection, and predictive maintenance, that instantly act on live data and trigger AI workflows.

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Why choose N-iX as a trusted Couchbase partner?

Our specialists design and optimize Couchbase deployments end to end, from data modeling and cluster topology to performance tuning and indexing strategies. We have practical expertise with Capella DBaaS and Kubernetes via the Autonomous Operator, eventing, full-text search, and mobile sync.

With teams operating in 25 countries across Europe and the Americas,, N-iX provides flexible nearshore and offshore models with the right balance of expertise, cost efficiency, and time-zone coverage.

We bring together 200 data experts, 400 cloud engineers, and 60 DevOps specialists to cover every stage of a Couchbase initiative from architecture to managed operations.

Our track record includes more than 60 delivered data projects, built on over 23 years of engineering experience.

With over 160 active client partnerships worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, N-iX provides data platform modernization across finance, manufacturing, retail, ecommerce, healthcare, etc.

Supported by a strong ecosystem of partners like AWS, GCP, Microsoft, SAP, OpenText, and Snowflake, we deliver Couchbase solutions with the speed, scale, and efficiency global enterprises expect.

FAQ

What is Couchbase used for?

A Microsoft Azure development services provider helps businesses design, build, and Couchbase is a distributed NoSQL database platform for high-performance applications requiring real-time data processing, scalability, and flexible schema support. It powers customer-facing digital platforms, mobile and IoT apps, personalization engines, real-time analytics, and caching layers. With features like memory-first architecture, built-in full-text search, analytics, and offline mobile sync, Couchbase helps enterprises handle large, dynamic workloads while maintaining low latency and high availability.

How does N-iX help with Couchbase implementation?

N-iX provides end-to-end services that cover consulting, architecture design, application development, migration, optimization, and managed services. Following Couchbase consulting services, our experts analyze use cases, design data models, plan cluster topology, and integrate Couchbase into existing ecosystems. We also support hybrid and cloud deployments and provide DevOps automation. Beyond implementation, N-iX offers training and enablement so your teams can confidently maintain and evolve Couchbase environments.

What kind of support does N-iX provide for Couchbase?

N-iX offers 24/7 Couchbase support and maintenance with guaranteed SLAs. The process covers incident management, performance monitoring, patch updates, capacity planning, and disaster recovery. Our specialists handle troubleshooting, cluster health diagnostics, and service continuity planning with multi-cloud replication and active-active deployments. Clients can choose from multiple support tiers, from incident-based assistance to fully managed Couchbase operations.

What is the typical timeline for a Couchbase migration?

Migration timelines vary depending on data volume, complexity, and the number of replaced systems. During Couchbase consulting services, we assess your current environment and estimate a realistic migration timeline based on data volume, system complexity, and performance goals. A small migration can take a few weeks, while complex enterprise transitions can extend over several months. The key is phased planning: we often run legacy and Couchbase in parallel, perform data transformation in stages, and gradually cut applications over.

Can Couchbase run cost-efficiently in the cloud?

Yes. Couchbase supports hybrid, multi-cloud, and DBaaS models like Capella, giving enterprises flexibility in paying for and managing infrastructure. Costs are primarily tied to node sizing and scaling policies. Through Couchbase consulting services, we often help clients reduce spending by right-sizing clusters, configuring auto-scaling, and using compression and storage tiering features.