SQL DBA
on Subscription
Flexible subscriptions providing vital SQL Database Administration skills - on demand, day by day.
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24/7 Monitoring
1-14 instances covered
Familiar with a range of industry tools
What Does a DBA Do?
What are the responsibilities of the DBA? See the tasks of the Database Administrator below.
Database Backups
The key to any recovery strategy.
Test Restores
If you don't test your backup files, they don't exist.
Index Rebuilds
Reorganise and rebuild for optimised performance.
Stats Updates
Up-to-date stats are vital for good query performance.
Resource Governance
Protect your data platform from hungry processes.
SQL Security
Windows users, groups and SQL Authentication.
Instance Upgrades
Keeping SQL Server patched is imperative for security.
SQL Agent Jobs
Monitoring scheduled jobs to keep business processes running.
Empowering Your Business with Versatile Skills
SQL Sifu's flexible plans are designed to empower your business with SQL DBA skills tailored to your unique needs.
T-SQL Development
Writing code in the language of the database including DML and DDL statements.
Integration Services (SSIS)
Creation and management of SSIS packages.
Reporting Services (SSRS)
Writing reports in SQL Server Report Builder.
Analysis Services (SSAS)
Creation of data cubes and writing of MDX queries.
Database Engine
Relational databases on the management system.
High Availability
Ensure the availability of your data with Always On AG's.
Disaster Recovery
Every platform needs a recovery strategy, even for accidental deletion.
Business Continuity
Keeping your business working is better than recovering from disaster.
Top Features of Our Service
Discover how our DBA service benefits your business.
Start your journey to data platform excellence
Well-maintained and optimised data platforms are essential for optimal business operations.
- Tailored Solutions
- Transparent Communication
- Exceptional Support
- Experienced Professionals
Custom Solutions
We tailor solutions to your requirements. You might know what you need or you might want us to tell you.
Data-Driven Decisions
It is all about the data - but you need high quality and clean data to make good informed decisions.
Adaptable Subscriptions
How you use your SQL days is up to you. Administration one month and development the next.
Need training?
Have a junior DBA but no one to train them? Use your subscription days to up-skill your team.
Why Choose us?
Discover why SQL Sifu is the ideal partner for your data platform needs - from extensive experience to exceptional service.
Experienced DBA
Years of experience earned from working at dozens of companies across many different projects.
Customer Focused
We prioritise your needs and goals, working closely with you to create customised solutions.
Proven Track Record
We ensure you get the most out of your subscription and deliver work you can rely on.
About SQL Sifu
More than just a service - we are your partners in success, providing SQL DBA skills to businesses at affordable subscription prices.
From SQL 2000 through every version since - solid enterprise experience.
Thousands of databases across hundreds of SQL Server instances.
Microsoft certification is important to us and it's an achievement we take pride in.
One of the most common DBA duties - and one of our specialties.
Simple, flexible pricing
Choose a plan that fits your workload, or request a custom quote for enterprise coverage.
Covers 1-4 instances. A dependable starting point for teams that need a certified SQL DBA on tap.
- Dedicated certified SQL DBA time
- Backups, restores and index maintenance
- Monitoring, patching and health checks
- Rollover days, cancel with 30 days notice
Covers 5-14 instances. Extra DBA capacity, faster response and deeper performance tuning for growing estates.
- Dedicated certified SQL DBA time
- Backups, restores and index maintenance
- Monitoring, patching and health checks
- Rollover days, cancel with 30 days notice
Need more coverage? We can build a bespoke plan with extra DBA days, priority response and dedicated project time.
- More DBA days
- Priority response
- Dedicated project time
- Custom SLAs
The SQL Sifu Way
A systematic approach for optimal results, based on years of experience.
Discover
We start with discovery to see what your data platform landscape contains.
Document
We document your environment as a baseline so we know where we're starting.
Onboarding
We set you up on our helpdesk so you can log tickets for SQL tasks.
Start Work
We work through your task list, perform error log checks and Agent jobs.
Emergency
SQL service outage? Get in touch instantly for immediate assistance.
Continuous Improvement
We maintain your platform and continue working through your tickets.
What are you waiting for?
Get the SQL DBA and data skills you need in the next 5 days.
Got Questions? We've got Answers
Still have questions? Email info@sqlsifu.co.uk