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No full-time DBA
Someone owns the server, but SQL Server is only part of their job.
SQL Server DBA support
MihalyKertesz
Monthly SQL Server DBA support for companies that run SQL Server.
I help with performance issues, backups, SQL Agent jobs, monitoring, upgrades, restore testing, and planned changes through regular monthly DBA support.
Monthly DBA support
Production SQL Server
Remote work
Performance / recovery / upgrades
Monthly support
How monthly DBA support works
Support usually starts with a small fit check. If the work matches, we agree a monthly rhythm for review, troubleshooting, planned changes, and the priority list.
Best when you want regular senior SQL Server help, not a one-off opinion.
SQL Server consultantMonthly DBA supportInstance reviewsSlow server, upgrade risk, weak monitoringFindings in orderRemote work availableProduction SQL Server operations
Remote SQL Server DBA supportFix the right thing firstReview before the next release windowBackups, jobs, monitoring, upgrades
Monthly review
Backups, jobs, monitoring, storage growth, and error logs.
Problem work
Waits, blocking, deadlocks, slow queries, and failed jobs.
Planned changes
Upgrades, patches, migrations, compatibility checks, and rollback planning.
Priority list
What to fix now, what can wait, and what needs more detail.
Book monthly DBA support when
SQL Server matters, but nobody has enough time to keep checking it properly.
Monthly support fits best when the server is important, the work is recurring, and the next risk should not wait for an incident.
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Older SQL Server setup
The system works, but the notes, version, jobs, or maintenance need a proper look.
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Weak monitoring
Problems show up late, or alerts do not say enough to decide what to fix.
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Backup/Restore validation
Backups exist, but nobody is comfortable saying what would happen during recovery.
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Recurring performance issues
Slow queries, blocking, waits, or failed jobs keep coming back.
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Upgrade or audit coming up
You need compatibility checks, rollback planning, or a calmer review before the window.
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High availability needs review
Always On, failover, quorum, alerts, or runbooks need checking before they are trusted.
SQL Server help I usually provide
Monthly support often starts with one of these problems: regular DBA work, slow queries, backup/restore issues, upgrade planning or a SQL Server setup or design that needs a proper review.
Why companies ask me to look at SQL Server
Companies usually need someone to check the server, explain the risk, and put the work in order.
I help resolve urgent issues, diagnose problems around the servers, and implement or advise on the next steps.
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Production SQL Server experience
After looking at well over a thousand systems, the same patterns repeat: failed jobs, bad releases, backups nobody has restored recently, and servers nobody fully owns.
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Database and infrastructure context
I look at SQL Server symptoms together with storage, Windows, monitoring, deployment, and the operating process around the server.
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Direct senior review
You work directly with the person checking the server, asking for the right logs, explaining the tradeoffs, and putting the next work in order.
Typical work
The exact work changes by server, but the useful pattern is consistent: diagnose the issue, reduce immediate risk, and leave a clear next-step list.
Urgent issue reviewBackup and restore checksSQL Agent job failuresUpgrade planningMonitoring gaps
Before a call
Start with a short message
You do not need to send logs, exports, credentials, or sensitive system data in the first message. Describe the situation and I will tell you whether I can help.
First message
Company context, SQL Server situation, urgency, and support type.
Fit check
Monthly support, troubleshooting, or a defined review.
Next step
A call or the safe details to share next.
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First message
Company context, SQL Server situation, urgency, and support type.
A short description is enough for the first pass. Say what you run, what is happening, and whether you want monthly support or a scoped review.
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Fit check
I tell you whether the work matches monthly DBA support.
The work may fit monthly DBA support, troubleshooting, or a defined review. If it does not fit, I will say that plainly.
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Next step
If it fits, we agree the next safe step.
That may be a call, a scoped review, or the safe details to share next. System access and sensitive data can wait.
Send a short message. I will tell you whether I can help.
Useful pages if you want more detail.
Use these if you want examples, technical references, product work, or background before reaching out.
Reference
SQL Server updates tracker
Microsoft-sourced SQL Server builds, CUs, GDRs, and support dates in one place.
Open page
Project work
Passary
A local-first password manager project. Useful if you want broader engineering context.
Open page
Profile
Whoami
Role history, enterprise background, and the non-mysterious version of who you are contacting.
Open page
Do you need someone to look after your SQL Server databases?
Send the SQL Server situation and what you need covered. I will reply with the next sensible step.