Database Administration

Database design, optimization, migration, backup strategies, and performance tuning.

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Database Design

Schema design, normalization, indexing strategies, and database architecture planning.

Performance Optimization

Query optimization, indexing, caching strategies, and performance monitoring.

Database Migration

Data migration, schema updates, version control, and seamless transitions.

Backup & Recovery

Automated backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity assurance.

Data Analytics

Advanced querying, reporting, data warehousing, and business intelligence.

Database Maintenance

Regular maintenance, security updates, monitoring, and ongoing support.

Database Technologies

PostgreSQL
MySQL & MariaDB
MongoDB
Redis
SQLite
Database Design

Database Administration Pricing

Transparent, project-based pricing at £500/day senior DBA rates. All engagements include documentation and 30 days of post-launch support.

Health Check

£1,500–£2,500

3–5 days

  • ✓Performance audit
  • ✓Index review
  • ✓Query analysis
  • ✓Backup review
  • ✓Recommendations report
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Optimization / Migration

£5,000–£10,000

2–4 weeks

  • ✓Everything in Health Check
  • ✓Query optimization
  • ✓Schema redesign
  • ✓Zero-downtime migration
  • ✓Replication setup
  • ✓Monitoring setup

Managed DBA

£10,000–£20,000

4–8 weeks

  • ✓Full DBA takeover
  • ✓24/7 monitoring
  • ✓Automated backups
  • ✓Disaster recovery
  • ✓Ongoing optimization

Database Administration FAQ

Which databases do you work with?+

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, and cloud-managed databases (RDS, Cloud SQL, Cosmos DB). We recommend the right database for your workload.

Can you fix a slow database?+

Yes — query optimization, index tuning, schema redesign, and caching strategies. Most performance issues are resolved in a 3–5 day health check.

Do you do zero-downtime migrations?+

Yes — we use replication, dual-write, or shadow-read strategies to migrate databases without downtime. Tested thoroughly before cutover.

Do you offer ongoing DBA support?+

Yes — retainer-based managed DBA services covering monitoring, backups, security patches, performance tuning, and on-call support.

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