About Us

DBA SQL Services is a well-established and successful Newbury based company providing database and system expertise.

Who Are DBA SQL Services?

Established in 2012, DBA SQL Services is a specialised database consulting and administration firm that solves the database challenges other consultants can't. We're brought in when organisations face critical infrastructure issues, legacy system complexities, or mission-critical environments that demand zero-downtime operations.

We specialise in reverse engineering undocumented systems, optimising enterprise-scale databases, and executing seamless migrations that maintain operational continuity. Our work spans SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra and Azure environments, with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies.

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Our Core Services

Performance Optimisation

We deliver measurable improvements in database performance, often achieving 50-70% reductions in query times and substantial cost savings through right-sizing and optimisation strategies.

Legacy System Modernisation

We transform outdated database infrastructure into modern, maintainable systems without disrupting your operations. From reverse engineering undocumented Access databases to migrating 140TB SQL Server instances, we handle complexity at any scale.

Disaster Recovery & High Availability

We design and implement robust DR solutions for mission-critical environments, including emergency services dispatch systems, healthcare operations, and financial platforms that require 24/7 availability.

Cloud Migration & Modernisation

We execute strategic migrations to Azure and other cloud platforms, optimising costs while improving performance and reliability.

What Clients Achieve with Us

457k


(£) Annual savings across all clients

167k


(£) Largest single annual saving

83%


Reduction in migration time vs clients original plans
(36 hour outage to 6 hours)

75%


Reduction in ETL processing time
(10 hours to 2.5 hours)

140TB


Largest database cluster supported

70%


Achieved up to 70% faster query performance

Trusted by Industry

FAQs

Our expertise spans diverse sectors where database reliability is non-negotiable:

  • Financial Services - Trading systems, retail banking, compliance reporting
  • Telecommunications - Billing systems, network management, customer databases
  • Healthcare - Patient management systems, operational databases
  • Emergency Services - urgent care dispatch and prioritisation systems
  • Retail & E-commerce - High-volume transaction systems, loyalty platforms
  • Gaming & Entertainment - Player databases, real-time analytics

We don't just fix problems; we build sustainable solutions. Every engagement follows a proven methodology:

  • Comprehensive Assessment - We reverse engineer your existing environment, documenting what others haven't
  • Strategic Planning - We design solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability
  • Seamless Execution - We implement changes with zero or near-zero downtime
  • Knowledge Transfer - We establish in-house capabilities so your team can maintain what we build
  • Ongoing Support - We remain available as your systems evolve

  • Deep Technical Expertise - We've managed environments ranging from single databases to 150+ server infrastructures with databases up to 140TB, supporting systems that handle millions of transactions daily.
  • Strategic Planning - We design solutions that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability
  • Mission-Critical Experience - We've worked on systems where downtime means lives at risk or millions in lost revenue. We understand the pressure and deliver accordingly.
  • Measurable Results - Our work produces quantifiable outcomes: 90% cost reductions, 60% performance improvements, infrastructure consolidations that eliminate complexity while improving capability.
  • Transparent Communication - We document everything comprehensively, ensuring you understand your systems and can make informed decisions about your database infrastructure.

Organisations typically engage DBA SQL Services when they face:

  • Undocumented legacy systems that no one fully understands
  • Performance issues that in-house teams can't resolve
  • Migration projects that carry significant business risk
  • Disaster recovery gaps in mission-critical environments
  • Compliance or regulatory pressure requiring database modernization
  • Vendor lock-in situations requiring strategic alternatives
  • Rapid growth straining existing database infrastructure

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