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Managed Services / Database Administration

Database Administration Services

Ongoing administration for production databases: performance tuning, backups, replication, patching and capacity planning, so the database stays healthy without an in-house DBA.

  • 4Areas checked on every review: backups
  • WeeklyStandard review cadence for production
  • 1 wkTypical time to complete the initial
  • 0In-house DBA required to run this

Why It Matters

A production database rarely fails without warning

Slow queries found before they become an incident

Query performance is monitored on a routine basis, so a slow query is caught and tuned during normal review rather than during an outage.

  • Routine monitoring of query performance
  • Indexing and query rewrites where they help
  • Findings explained back to your team

Backups that are actually verified to restore

Backups are checked on a schedule and restore tests run periodically, and replication is monitored so a standby is ready if the primary ever needs it.

  • Backup checks on a set schedule
  • Periodic restore testing
  • Replication lag monitored continuously

From an initial health check to a routine review cycle

  1. Initial health check

    We assess current backups, replication, patch level and capacity against a clear standard.

  2. Fix urgent gaps

    Anything flagged as high risk, such as an unverified backup, is addressed first.

  3. Set the review cadence

    Performance, backups, replication and patching are put on a recurring review schedule.

  4. Tune and patch

    Query tuning and patching happen on schedule, with maintenance windows agreed in advance.

  5. Report and plan capacity

    You get a health report each cycle, with capacity planning ahead of any approaching limit.

Everything needed to keep a production database healthy

  • Performance tuning

    Slow queries identified and tuned through indexing and query rewrites.

  • Backup verification

    Backups checked on schedule, with periodic restore testing.

  • Replication monitoring

    Replica lag and standby readiness monitored continuously.

  • Patching

    Security and version patches applied on a scheduled window.

  • Capacity planning

    Storage, connection and load growth tracked ahead of any limit.

  • Health reporting

    A clear report each cycle covering every area of the database.

Why teams use Database Administration through TCB Infotech

  • We run our own projects on the same rigor

    Production databases are treated the same way we treat databases on our own delivery work.

  • A recurring cadence, not one-off fixes

    Backups, patching and capacity are reviewed on a schedule, not only when something breaks.

  • Findings explained in plain terms

    Query tuning and patching decisions are explained back to your team, not left as a black box.

  • Backups you can trust

    Restore tests are run periodically, so a backup is proven, not assumed.

  • Capacity planned ahead of time

    Growth trends are tracked so limits are flagged early, not discovered during an outage.

Database Administration, answered

What does ongoing database administration include?

It includes performance tuning, backup verification, replication monitoring, patching and capacity planning for your production databases, handled on a regular schedule rather than only when something breaks.

Do we still need an in-house DBA?

No. This service is built for teams without a dedicated in-house DBA. We handle the recurring administration work, and your team keeps ownership of the application and schema decisions.

How often are backups tested?

Backups are checked on a regular schedule and restore tests are run periodically, so a backup existing on paper is confirmed to actually restore when needed.

What happens when a query is running slowly?

Slow queries are identified through routine monitoring, profiled to find the cause, and addressed through indexing, query rewrites or configuration changes, with the fix explained back to your team.

How is capacity planning handled?

Growth in storage, connections and load is tracked against current capacity, and we flag when a database is approaching a limit well before it becomes an incident.

Which database engines do you support?

We support the common relational and NoSQL engines used in production environments, and the tuning, backup and patching approach is adapted to whichever engine your application runs on.

Keep Your Database Healthy

No commitment. Start with a health check of your current database.