SQL Server is slow
When users complain or jobs start missing windows, I look at waits, blocking, query plans, indexes, workload timing, and recent releases before recommending changes.
SQL Server consulting / DBA support
Senior SQL Server help for critical environments
I help companies solve their SQL Server problems, design new solutions, improve production stability and provide senior DBA support with clear communication.
20+ years supporting SQL Server in production environments where downtime affects real business operations.
Why companies ask me to look at SQL Server
Most requests start with a concrete problem. The server is slow, recovery is unclear, jobs are failing, or a change is coming and nobody wants to guess.
The first goal is to understand what is happening and what should be handled first.
Backups exist, but recovery is unclear
A green backup job is not the same as a restore plan. I check backup chains, restore testing, timing expectations, and who would do what during recovery.
SQL Agent jobs keep failing
Failed jobs often point to deeper operational problems. I review job history, owners, schedules, alerts, and what changed before the failures started.
Monitoring is weak
If alerts arrive late or tell you too little, I check what is monitored, who receives failures, and whether the data is useful during an incident.
An upgrade or migration is coming
Before production changes, I review version support, compatibility level, downtime, validation, dependencies, and rollback triggers.
Nobody fully owns SQL Server
When responsibility is split between infrastructure, developers, and vendors, I help clarify the current setup, the immediate risks, and what needs attention first.
Experience from enterprise SQL Server environments
The way I work today comes from years spent supporting production systems, infrastructure teams, and business-critical SQL Server environments. There is no account manager or junior handoff-you work directly with the person doing the review.
Professional experience includes organisations such as:
20+
years
I have spent more than two decades around databases, infrastructure, support work, and production change.
1000+
systems
I have reviewed or supported production systems across enterprise environments, including places where downtime is not theoretical.
You work
with me
There is no account manager or junior handoff. I ask for the details, review the system, and explain the tradeoffs.
Remote work
consulting
Most work can start remotely with a clear description, logs, monitoring data, and a sensible first call.
SQL Server help I usually provide
Choose the closest situation. Each service page explains the scope in more detail, but this should get you to the right starting point.
When SQL Server needs regular attention
Use monthly support when SQL Server is important, but nobody has enough DBA time to keep checking jobs, backups, monitoring, and planned changes.
How to get started
You do not need to send credentials, exports, or sensitive data when you first reach out to me. Visit my contact page, fill out the form, explain your situation briefly, and we will take it from there.
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Send a short message
Describe the SQL Server situation, how urgent it is, and what kind of help you think you need.
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Fit check
I confirm whether the work fits monthly support, troubleshooting, or a scoped review.
- 03
Safe next step
We agree whether the next step is a call, a defined review, or a small set of technical details to share.
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Work begins
Credentials, exports, and sensitive details wait until the scope and boundaries are clear.
Useful SQL Server references
I keep a few SQL Server reference pages because they are useful during patching, troubleshooting, and version checks.
Updates
SQL Server updates tracker
A Microsoft-sourced reference for builds, CUs, GDRs, support dates, and patch planning.
Open page
Lookup
SQL Server error codes
A practical lookup for Database Engine errors found in logs, jobs, applications, and monitoring.
Open page
Tools
SSMS downloads
Current SSMS releases, fixed installers, build numbers, and release history in one place.
Open page
Reporting
SSRS versions
SSRS version history, product versions, release dates, and Microsoft release links.
Open page
Need someone to review your SQL Server environment?
I'll get back to you with the next steps.