DBTECHSOLUTIONS LTD

Optimising SQL Server performance, one query at a time.

Independent SQL Server DBA consultancy

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.

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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.
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.

01 / ASSESS

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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02 / OPTIMISE

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
Talk through a performance issue ↗
03 / MODERNISE

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
Plan your migration ↗
SQL Server 2016 end of support ↗
04 / PROTECT

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
Review your recovery readiness ↗
05 / SUPPORT

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
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06 / PARTNER

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
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For managed service providers

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.

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  • 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

Clear steps. Practical outcomes.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Start with your priorities

Discuss the environment, symptoms and business impact. Agree access requirements and a scope before work starts.

02 / IMPROVE

Work from the evidence

Investigate the cause, explain the options and agree changes. Plan validation and rollback around your operating requirements.

03 / HAND OVER

Leave a clear next step

Document findings and changes, share recommendations and agree any follow-up support your team needs.

About DBTECH

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
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.

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Richard Morrison · DBTECH Solutions Ltd
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.

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Optimising SQL Server performance, one query at a time.

MICROSOFT SQL SERVER LIFECYCLE

SQL Server 2016End of Support

Extended support ended on 14 July 2026.
Standard security updates and regular support have ended. Review your upgrade or migration options—or check eligibility for Extended Security Updates.

1 June 2016

General availability

SQL Server 2016 released

13 July 2021

Mainstream support ended

End of feature development,
new features and design changes

14 July 2026

Extended support ended

No more security updates,
hotfixes or technical support

17 July 2029

Extended Security Updates (ESU)

Paid ESU available for select
customers until 17 July 2029

The end-of-support statements above refer to standard support. Eligible environments enrolled in ESUs can continue to receive critical security updates under the applicable Microsoft terms.

YOUR OPTIONS

Upgrade to
SQL Server 2022

Assess compatibility, licensing and a tested route to a supported platform.

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Upgrade to
SQL Server 2025

Evaluate the newer release against your applications, features and support needs.

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Migrate to
Azure SQL

Compare Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance with your workload requirements.

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Extended Security
Updates (ESU)

Check eligibility and costs for a temporary bridge, ending 17 July 2029.

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Reduce security risk

Plan a supported route forward

Review performance

Assess modern platform features

Support compliance

Review your obligations and controls

Plan with confidence

Choose a path for your business

Choose the right upgrade target

Review your SQL Server edition, operating system, application support, dependencies and licensing before selecting a target. Plan testing, backup and restore validation, cutover and rollback around your business requirements.

Assess your Azure options

Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance offer different compatibility and operating models. Check application dependencies, networking, performance, resilience and costs before deciding where to move.

Use ESUs as a temporary bridge

Eligible SQL Server 2016 Enterprise and Standard environments can receive critical security updates through the applicable ESU programme until 17 July 2029. Eligibility, enrolment and licensing terms apply. ESUs do not restore the full support lifecycle, add new features or provide general non-security fixes. Confirm your environment’s eligibility and current Microsoft terms before purchasing.

Facts checked 24 October 2026. Sources: Microsoft lifecycle · Microsoft ESU FAQ · SQL Server 2025 lifecycle. Microsoft product names are used to identify the platforms; no Microsoft endorsement is implied.