Database design and administration
Schema design, performance tuning, migrations, replication, backups and upgrades for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB and more.
Well-modelled, well-indexed databases that stay fast as data grows.
6 deliverables, a 4-stage approach and 7 related technologies.
Overview
Most application performance problems are database problems: missing indexes, unbounded queries, poor data models or tables that grew beyond what the design anticipated.
We design schemas with constraints that protect data integrity, tune queries and indexes from real workload data, plan replication and backups, and run upgrades safely.
What we deliver
- Data model with constraints and indexes
- Query performance review
- Migration and upgrade plan
- Replication and failover setup
- Backup and point-in-time recovery
- Monitoring of slow queries and growth
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
Slow applications
Find and fix the queries behind slow pages and reports.
Major version upgrades
Upgrade database engines with minimal downtime.
Multi-tenant data
Row-level security and partitioning for shared databases.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Measure with query statistics
- 02
Let constraints enforce business rules
- 03
Use expand/contract migrations
- 04
Rehearse upgrades on copies
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- Indexes speed reads but cost writes and storage.
- Managed databases simplify operations but limit extensions and tuning.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-scope project with milestones
- Dedicated team billed monthly
- Ongoing support and improvement retainer
Frequently asked questions
Solutions that use this service
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