Cloud Computing & DevOps
Database Hosting & Administration
Hosting, tuning, securing and maintaining your MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB or Oracle databases, on managed cloud services or your own servers, so data stays fast and safe.
Overview
Why it matters
for your business.
Databases sit at the heart of every business application, yet they are often set up once and left alone. Queries slow down as tables grow, backups are never tested, storage fills unexpectedly and upgrades are postponed for years. Our database hosting and administration service gives your data the specialist attention it needs.
We help you choose between managed services such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL or Cloud SQL and self-hosted databases on VMs. Then we configure replication, automated backups, point-in-time recovery, encryption and access controls. Ongoing work includes query and index tuning, capacity monitoring, version upgrades and regular restore tests, with clear reports on database health.
What's included
- Database platform and hosting recommendation
- High availability and replication setup
- Automated backups with point-in-time recovery
- Encryption, user roles and access controls
- Query, index and configuration tuning
- Monitoring, upgrades and monthly health reports
Outcomes
What changes
for your business.
Ideal for
- SaaS products with growing transaction volumes
- Businesses with in-house ERP databases
- Teams without a dedicated DBA
Faster application response
Slow queries and missing indexes are addressed, so screens and reports load more quickly for users.
Protected business data
Encryption, restricted access and tested backups reduce the risk of data loss or unauthorised exposure.
Planned growth
Capacity trends are tracked, so storage and compute are expanded before they become urgent problems.
How we deliver
A clear, accountable
process.
Every engagement follows the same disciplined approach, adapted to the size and urgency of your project.
- 01
Assess
We review your current systems, costs, risks and constraints, and agree what success looks like.
- 02
Design
You get a target architecture and a phased roadmap with clear effort, risks and dependencies.
- 03
Implement
We build, configure or migrate with change control, testing and minimal disruption.
- 04
Operate & optimise
Monitoring, documentation and regular reviews keep performance, security and costs on track.
Ways to work with us
- Fixed-price projectsDefined scope, milestones and deliverables.
- Consulting retainersOngoing technical and business advisory.
- Implementation & integrationOne-time technology deployment and integration.
- Monthly managed servicesRecurring application, IT, marketing or infrastructure support.
FAQ
Common
questions.
Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.
Should we use a managed database service or host our own?
Managed services such as RDS or Azure SQL handle patching, backups and failover, which suits most teams. Self-hosting can make sense for specific versions, extensions, licensing or cost reasons at scale. We compare both for your workload and support whichever you choose.
Can you improve performance without changing our application code?
Often, yes. Index changes, configuration tuning, query plan fixes and right-sized hardware can improve performance significantly. Where the root cause lies in application queries, we point to the specific statements and suggest changes your developers can make.
Let's talk about Database Hosting & Administration.
Tell us what you need and get a clear plan and proposal, free and with no obligation.