Database Services

SQL Server DBA Support Services — 24/7 Microsoft SQL Server Administration

Quick answer

What does Hurain Technologies build for SQL server DBA support services?

Hurain Technologies provides 24/7 SQL Server DBA support: administration, Always On availability groups, index and query tuning, backup and recovery, maintenance plans, Agent job monitoring, security, and upgrades or migration to Azure SQL — for SQL Server 2014 to 2022 on-premise and in Azure/AWS.

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Overview

What SQL server DBA support services with Hurain Technologies looks like

SQL Server runs a huge share of business applications — ERP, CRM, finance and line-of-business systems. It is easy to install and just as easy to let drift: missing index maintenance, un-tested backups, failed Agent jobs nobody notices, and old versions out of support.

Our SQL Server DBAs manage the platform end to end: monitoring and alerting, Always On and log-shipping HA, index and statistics maintenance, Query Store-based tuning, backup and restore tests, and security hardening.

We also plan and run upgrades to SQL Server 2022 and migrations to Azure SQL Managed Instance or AWS RDS for SQL Server — or to PostgreSQL where licence savings justify it.

Capabilities

SQL Server DBA Support Services features we deliver

SQL Server administration

Instances, databases, logins, storage and configuration managed.

Always On & HA

Availability groups, failover clusters and log shipping designed and monitored.

Performance tuning

Query Store, execution plans, indexes, statistics and tempdb tuning.

Backup & recovery

Backup strategy, verification and regular restore tests.

Maintenance & jobs

Maintenance plans reviewed and Agent jobs monitored for failures.

Upgrades & Azure

Upgrades to SQL Server 2022 and migration to Azure SQL or AWS RDS.

Use cases

ERP & CRM databases

Dynamics, SAP B1 and custom apps kept fast and available.

Always On deployments

HA designed and failover tested regularly.

End-of-support upgrades

Move off SQL Server 2012/2014/2016 safely.

Move to Azure

Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance migrations.

Cost & timeline

How much does SQL server DBA support services cost and how long does it take?

A first production release typically takes 1–2 weeks (onboarding and health check), and a full-featured platform ongoing monthly support. Price is driven by scope rather than a fixed rate card — these are the factors that move it most:

Number of SQL Server instances
Always On / cluster complexity
Coverage level (business hours vs 24/7)
Database size and workload
Upgrade or Azure migration projects
Compliance requirements

Technology

SQL Server

SQL Server 2016–2022
Always On AGs
Failover clustering
SSIS / SSRS

Tools

Query Store
SSMS
Ola Hallengren maintenance
PowerShell / dbatools

Our delivery process

1
Environment review
Week 1
Inventory of SQL Server instances, versions, HA/DR set-up, backups, security and the top performance issues.
2
Secure onboarding
Week 1–2
VPN/bastion access with named, least-privilege accounts, monitoring agents, alert routing and runbooks.
3
Stabilise & fix risks
Weeks 2–4
Critical SQL Server risks first: failing backups, missing patches, HA gaps and the worst-performing queries.
4
24/7 run & optimise
Ongoing
Monitoring, maintenance, tuning, capacity planning and monthly health reports.
5
Quarterly review
Quarterly
Upgrade roadmap, cost and security review, and architecture improvements.

Standards we build to

GDPR and local data-protection rules
PCI DSS database controls
ISO 27001 / SOC 2 audit evidence
HIPAA safeguards for health data

Our database services

Database services we deliver

From day-to-day administration to audits, migrations and architecture — one team, every major database platform, 24/7.

Remote DBA Services

Expert database administration without hiring a full in-house DBA team — we manage, monitor, maintain and optimise your databases remotely, 24/7.

Monitoring and health checks
User and access management
Query and index optimisation
Backup monitoring and validation
Capacity and storage planning
Patching and maintenance
Performance troubleshooting
Incident diagnosis and resolution
Preventive maintenance

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Database Management Services

The complete operational lifecycle of your database estate — structured administration that keeps production databases secure, stable and scalable.

Installation and configuration
Schema and storage management
Security settings and access controls
Job monitoring and failure resolution
Patching and version upgrades
Resource and capacity planning
Production operations support

Database Performance Tuning

Find the real cause of slow applications — queries, indexes, configuration, resources or design — and fix it with measurable before/after results.

Slow-query optimisation
Index analysis and tuning
Execution-plan review
Workload analysis
Configuration tuning
Disk, CPU and memory bottlenecks
Response-time and throughput gains

Database Monitoring & Maintenance

Catch problems before users do: health, performance, storage growth, failed jobs, replication lag and error trends watched around the clock.

24/7 health monitoring
Alert review and response
Disk and growth monitoring
Job and scheduler monitoring
Replication and sync checks
Routine maintenance
Consistency and integrity checks

Backup & Recovery Services

Protect critical data and recover fast from failure, corruption or human error — with backups that are actually tested, not just scheduled.

Backup strategy and retention
Backup monitoring and validation
Regular restore testing
Point-in-time recovery
Disaster-recovery planning
Recovery runbooks
Business-continuity support

Database Audit & Security Review

An independent review of performance, access, backups, configuration and architecture, with a prioritised list of risks and fixes.

Health assessment
Configuration review
Access and privilege review
Backup and recovery review
Performance and resource review
Security posture assessment
Actionable recommendations

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Database Migration Services

Upgrades, platform changes and cloud moves planned and executed with minimal downtime and full data validation.

Version upgrades
Legacy to modern platform migration
On-premise to cloud migration
Cross-platform migration
Schema and data movement planning
Data validation and cutover
Rollback planning

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Database Consulting Services

Architecture, platform selection, high availability and scaling strategy aligned with where your application and business are going.

Architecture planning
Platform selection
High-availability design
Scalability roadmap
Modernisation strategy
Cost optimisation
Operational improvement planning

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Platforms we support

Database platforms we support

Dedicated DBA support for the four most widely used relational databases — self-hosted or managed in the cloud.

Oracle DBA Support

Mission-critical Oracle environments managed with confidence — from RAC and Data Guard to patching and performance.

Oracle administration
RAC and Data Guard
Performance tuning (AWR/ASH)
RMAN backup and recovery
Patching and upgrades
User, schema and storage management
Troubleshooting and optimisation

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SQL Server DBA Support

Faster, more reliable Microsoft SQL Server for business-critical workloads, on-premise or in Azure.

SQL Server administration
Always On availability groups
Performance and index tuning
Backup and recovery
Maintenance-plan review
Agent job monitoring
Upgrades and Azure SQL migration

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PostgreSQL DBA Support

Optimised, monitored and highly available PostgreSQL — self-hosted or on RDS, Aurora, Cloud SQL and Azure.

PostgreSQL administration
Query tuning and indexing
Replication and Patroni HA
pgBackRest backup and restore
Vacuum and bloat management
Security and role management
Upgrades and migrations

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MySQL DBA Support

Stable, fast and secure MySQL and MariaDB for web applications, SaaS platforms and business systems.

MySQL / MariaDB administration
Slow-query optimisation
Index and schema tuning
Replication and Group Replication
Backup and recovery (XtraBackup)
Security and user access
Health checks and production support

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Industries we serve

Where performance, uptime and data reliability are critical

Healthcare
Fintech & banking
Payments
Retail & e-commerce
Logistics
Manufacturing
Oil & gas
Real estate
Travel & hospitality
Education
Government & public sector
SaaS & technology

Technology expertise

Database technologies & related expertise

Oracle Database
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
MySQL / MariaDB
MongoDB
Redis
AWS RDS / Aurora
Azure SQL
Google Cloud SQL
Database architecture
Monitoring & observability
Backup & recovery
Performance tuning
Data visualisation
AI & machine learning
Blockchain data

Benefits

Benefits of our DBA services

Better performance

Faster queries and pages, and lower CPU and cloud spend.

Higher uptime

Proactive monitoring and HA designs that prevent outages.

Faster issue resolution

24/7 on-call DBAs who know your environment.

Stronger security & governance

Least-privilege access, encryption and audit trails.

Recovery you can trust

Tested backups and documented disaster-recovery runbooks.

Lower operational risk

Patched, documented, consistent environments.

Expertise without the headcount

A full DBA team for less than one senior hire.

Scales with your business

Coverage that grows with your data and workload.

Our process

How a DBA engagement works

1
Requirement understanding
Step 1
We learn your environment, current issues, workloads, business priorities and the support level you need.
2
Database assessment
Step 2
Performance, security, storage, backups, configuration and usage patterns reviewed and documented.
3
Planning & recommendations
Step 3
A prioritised action plan for administration, tuning, monitoring, migration, audit or support coverage.
4
Implementation & support
Step 4
We carry out the DBA work — tuning, maintenance, set-up, migration or troubleshooting — with change control.
5
Ongoing improvement
Step 5
Proactive monitoring, maintenance and optimisation for long-term reliability, with monthly reports.

Our Approach

Our approach to development methodologies

Our approach to custom software engineering draws on a range of methodologies, each selected to match the needs of your SQL server DBA support services project.

Agile Scrum

Best for: Evolving products

Two-week sprints with a working demo at the end of each, so SQL server DBA support services priorities can change as you learn from users.

Kanban

Best for: Continuous delivery & support

A visual flow of small tasks with work-in-progress limits — ideal for maintenance, integrations and post-launch improvements.

Fixed-scope (Waterfall-style)

Best for: Well-specified builds

Requirements signed off up front with a fixed timeline and price — best when scope is clear and change is unlikely.

Lean MVP

Best for: New ventures

Build the smallest SQL server DBA support services release that proves demand, measure it with real users, then invest where the data points.

DevOps & CI/CD

Best for: Every project

Automated tests, infrastructure-as-code and push-button deployments so releases are frequent, reversible and boring.

Security-by-design (DevSecOps)

Best for: Regulated & high-value systems

Threat modelling, dependency scanning and code review built into each sprint rather than a pen test at the end.

Why we're different

Hurain Technologies apart: what makes us different

Plenty of agencies can build SQL server DBA support services. Here is what sets us apart for clients worldwide.

Engineering depth, not a reseller

Your SQL server DBA support services project is designed and built by our own in-house engineers — no hidden subcontracting chain between you and the people writing code.

Built for your market, not a template

Payments, tax, language and data-protection requirements for your target market are part of the design from day one instead of retrofitted after launch.

Transparent, senior-led delivery

A named project lead, a shared backlog, fortnightly demos and direct Slack access to the engineers — you always know what is being built and why.

Cost advantage without cutting corners

Delivering from India gives clients worldwide senior engineering at a fraction of typical onshore agency rates, with the same code-review, testing and security standards.

You own everything

Source code lives in your repository from the first commit; IP, infrastructure accounts and documentation transfer to you in full.

We stay after launch

Monitoring, updates and a support SLA mean the team that built your product is the team that keeps it running.

Flexible engagement models

How we work with SQL server DBA support services clients worldwide

Ways to work together, depending on how your team and roadmap are set up.

Model 01

Dedicated Development Team

An extended team of SQL server DBA support services engineers, QA and architects working exclusively on your product, managed day-to-day by you with our engineering leadership behind them.

Best for: Long-term products and evolving roadmaps

Model 02

Fixed-Cost Delivery

A clearly scoped SQL server DBA support services build with a defined timeline and price — ideal for a well-specified MVP, integration or launch product.

Best for: MVPs and clearly defined projects

Model 03

Hybrid Engagement

Keep product and regulatory decisions close to your team while our specialists handle deep engineering remotely, with workshops or on-site visits at key milestones.

Best for: Enterprises and regulated businesses

Why businesses choose us

Why businesses choose Hurain Technologies

16+ years of engineering depth
Custom software engineering with in-house teams across web, mobile, cloud, AI, payments and blockchain.
Security-first by default
Encryption, least-privilege access, audit logs — and MPC/HSM custody and audited smart contracts where money is on-chain — designed in, not retrofitted.
Regulatory-aware architecture
Designed with your target market's regulatory direction in mind and built alongside your licensed local legal counsel.
Direct access, no layers
Direct Slack or Teams access to your development team during the build, and the same people for post-launch support.

Business benefits

What you gain

Faster time to market

An experienced SQL server DBA support services team with proven components means your first release ships in weeks, not quarters.

Security-first architecture

Secure from day one, rather than patched after an audit or incident.

Aligned compliance groundwork

Controls, logs and data handling built around your target market's requirements so reviews go faster.

Lower total cost of ownership

Clean, documented, tested code that your own team can maintain — plus post-launch monitoring and support.

FAQ

SQL Server DBA Support Services: frequently asked questions

What is SQL server DBA support services?

How long does SQL server DBA support services take?

A first production release typically takes 1–2 weeks (onboarding and health check); a full-featured platform ongoing monthly support, depending on scope and integrations.

How much does SQL server DBA support services cost?

Cost depends mainly on number of SQL Server instances, always On / cluster complexity, coverage level (business hours vs 24/7). Share your requirements and we return a fixed-scope estimate within 5 business days.

Which SQL Server versions do you support?

SQL Server 2012 through 2022 on Windows and Linux, plus Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and AWS RDS for SQL Server.

Can you set up Always On availability groups?

Yes. We design, configure and monitor Always On, run regular failover tests and document the recovery procedures.

Can you migrate SQL Server to Azure?

Yes — to Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance, with compatibility assessment, data sync and a short cutover.

Do you offer ongoing database support?

Yes. Most clients use a monthly retainer with 24/7 monitoring and on-call response, routine maintenance, patching, tuning and monthly health reports. Coverage scales from a single instance to large multi-platform estates.

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SQL Server DBA Support Services by country

Each country page covers local payment methods, tax, data-protection law, 24/7 support and delivery timelines.

Priority markets

Top 60 of 500 high-demand cities

All countries

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