Database administration
A database that was fine at launch can quietly become the slowest part of your application as data grows. We handle the ongoing DBA work: indexing, query tuning, replication and backups, so performance problems get caught in a review, not from a customer complaint.
What is included
- PostgreSQL and MySQL installation and configuration
- Replication and high-availability setup
- Index and query performance tuning
- Scheduled backups with tested, verified restores
- Access control and connection security
Rates
$115–$150 per hour
Database administration in Calgary. Fixed-scope project quotes are available on request, and scope and cost are confirmed in writing before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
PostgreSQL or MySQL, which do you recommend?
It depends on your application and existing tooling; we don't push a default. Both are supported end to end, setup through tuning through backups.
Our queries have gotten slow as data has grown, can you fix that?
Yes, this is a common request. We start with an indexing and query review to find what's actually slow, rather than guessing at fixes.
How do you verify backups actually work?
By restoring them on a schedule, not just running the backup job and assuming it's fine.
Often paired with this
Security & hardening
Firewalls, SSH lockdown, patch cadence and audits that keep business systems out of the news.
Backup & disaster recovery
Automated backups, tested restores and a documented recovery plan, so a failed disk is a procedure, not a scramble.
Monitoring & maintenance
Uptime, resource and log monitoring with alerts that reach a human before your customers notice.
Talk to us about database administration
Describe your setup and what is bothering you. You get a straight answer on scope and cost, not a sales script.