SQL Server health checks
A structured review of your SQL Server estate, with findings explained in plain English and a prioritised improvement plan.
- Configuration and capacity review
- Backup, job and integrity checks
- Performance and resilience risks
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01 / ASSESS
02 / OPTIMISE
03 / MODERNISE
04 / PROTECT
05 / SUPPORT
06 / PARTNER
DBTECHSOLUTIONS LTD
Optimising SQL Server performance, one query at a time.
Independent SQL Server DBA consultancy
Better performance.
Better performance.
Stronger resilience.
Expert SQL support.
Practical database expertise for businesses that depend on SQL Server. From a focused health check to ongoing remote DBA support, DBTECH helps you understand the risks and make the right improvements.
25+ years of hands-on experience · Based in Sheffield · Remote delivery
SQL Server specialistsAdministration, development and tuning
Established in 2011Independent, consultant-led delivery
Flexible engagementProjects, retainers and MSP partnerships
Services
The right expertise.
The right expertise.
Where you need it.
Address an immediate issue, plan your next migration or put dependable database support in place. Each engagement starts with your systems, priorities and business requirements.
Performance tuning
Investigate slow queries, blocking and resource pressure. Focus changes on the bottlenecks that affect your applications.
- Execution plan and query analysis
- Indexing and statistics review
- Workload and instance configuration
Azure migrations & upgrades
Plan and deliver a move that fits your workload, from SQL Server version upgrades to Azure SQL and Azure virtual machines.
- Compatibility and readiness assessment
- Migration, validation and rollback planning
- Cutover support and handover
High availability & recovery
Build your recovery approach around how much downtime and data loss your business can tolerate.
- AlwaysOn availability groups and clustering
- Backup and restore strategy
- Recovery testing and runbooks
Remote DBA retainers
Ongoing SQL Server expertise without a full-time hire. Agree the scope, support hours and responsibilities around your needs.
- Scheduled health and capacity reviews
- Backups, jobs and maintenance oversight
- Patching, troubleshooting and advice
MSP partnerships
Extend your managed services offering with specialist SQL Server support for client projects and technical escalations.
- Additional DBA capacity
- Project and escalation support
- Clear documentation and handover
For managed service providers
Your client relationship.
Your client relationship.
Our SQL Server expertise.
When a client needs deeper database expertise, DBTECH can work alongside your team. Agree the delivery model, communication and responsibilities before work begins.
Start a partner conversation ↗- Specialist help with complex SQL Server issues
- Extra capacity for migrations and upgrades
- Flexible project or ongoing arrangements
- Practical recommendations your team can use
- A clear scope and a documented handover
How we work
01 / UNDERSTAND
02 / IMPROVE
03 / HAND OVER
Clear steps. Practical outcomes.
Start with your priorities
Discuss the environment, symptoms and business impact. Agree access requirements and a scope before work starts.
Work from the evidence
Investigate the cause, explain the options and agree changes. Plan validation and rollback around your operating requirements.
Leave a clear next step
Document findings and changes, share recommendations and agree any follow-up support your team needs.
About DBTECH
Experienced hands.
Experienced hands.
A direct conversation.
DBTECH Solutions Ltd was founded by Richard Morrison in November 2011. Richard brings more than 25 years of SQL Server DBA and development experience across public and private sector environments.
Work directly with a consultant who understands database administration, query performance, data integration and the operational demands behind them.
Richard’s professional experience includes work with Hiscox, the NHS, Pearson, Royal Mail, British Gas, Unilever, Bet365 and Yorcard. These references describe professional experience, not endorsements or current client relationships.
Understand the environment, find the cause and leave the team with a clear way forward.DBTECH’s approach to consultancy
SQL Server · T-SQL · AlwaysOn · SSIS · SSRS · SSAS · Azure
Contact enquiries
Let’s talk about
Let’s talk about
your SQL Server.
Tell us what you’re working on, what’s causing concern and the timescale you have in mind. We can then discuss a suitable next step.
rich@dbtech-solutions.comConnect with Richard on LinkedIn ↗
Richard Morrison · DBTECH Solutions Ltd
Sheffield, South Yorkshire · Remote consultancy
Company number 07448293
Sheffield, South Yorkshire · Remote consultancy
Company number 07448293
For MSP enquiries, include the type of support you need and whether the requirement is project-based or ongoing.
Richard Morrison - Founder/CEO
After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from the University of East London, Richard Morrison began building deep expertise in SQL Server Database Administration and Implementation. Over the past two decades, he has worked as a SQL Server DBA/Developer for a range of high-profile organisations, including Hiscox, the NHS, Pearson (Edexcel), Royal Mail, British Gas, Unilever, and Bet365—developing a solid reputation across both public and private sectors.
In November 2011, Richard founded DBTECH Solutions Ltd to pursue his vision of working on a broader range of technical challenges. Since its inception, DBTECH has built strong, lasting relationships with clients across the globe, delivering expert database solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and long-term value.
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