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Fractional DBA Services Armely

Senior database expertise.No headcount required.

Armely provides experienced database administration for organizations that need senior DBA coverage without a full-time hire. Available on a monthly retainer, by the hour, or as a fixed-scope project.

SQL Server Azure SQL Snowflake
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What you get
SQL Server, Azure SQL, SnowflakeAll three platforms covered under one engagement
Response within one business dayFor standard requests. Critical issues prioritized.
Monthly health reportPerformance, security, and maintenance summary
Works with your existing teamAlongside your developers, IT, or no internal team at all
The problem
Your databases are running in production without a dedicated DBA. Someone handles it when something breaks.
The risk
Performance issues, security gaps, and backup failures do not announce themselves before they cause an outage or a breach.
The fix
A senior DBA on retainer who knows your environment, watches your databases, and responds when something needs attention.
Who this is for

When a fractional DBA makes sense.

Most teams do not need a full-time database hire. They need a steady senior resource who can keep systems healthy without adding headcount.

Companies that cannot justify a full-time DBA hire
You have SQL Server, Azure SQL, or Snowflake running in production. You do not have a dedicated DBA. Someone on the team handles database issues when they come up, which is not the same thing.
Teams whose DBA just left
Your database administrator resigned or was let go. You need senior coverage immediately while you figure out a permanent solution. Armely can step in within days, not weeks.
Enterprises that need senior expertise without headcount
You have budget for the work but not for a full-time hire. A fractional DBA gives you senior-level database expertise on a retainer without a headcount addition or benefits obligation.
What we cover

What an Armely fractional DBA actually handles.

This is not a reactive helpdesk model. It is hands-on database leadership that keeps the environment stable, secure, and ready for growth.

Performance tuning and query optimization
Identify and fix slow queries, missing indexes, inefficient execution plans, and blocking issues before they affect production. Regular performance reviews included.
Security, compliance, and access governance
Audit database permissions, configure row-level security, implement encryption at rest and in transit, and ensure your environment meets HIPAA, SOC 2, or other compliance requirements.
Backup, recovery, and business continuity
Design and test backup and recovery procedures. Confirm your recovery time objectives are achievable. Document runbooks your team can execute without calling anyone.
Monitoring and proactive alerting
Set up monitoring for CPU, memory, disk, blocking, and long-running queries. Receive alerts before users do. Monthly health reports included in every engagement.
Schema design and migration support
Review schema changes before they go to production. Advise on data modeling decisions. Support application teams with database design for new features or system migrations.
Cloud database migration and modernization
Plan and execute migrations from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL, or from any source into Snowflake. Includes assessment, migration plan, testing, and cutover support.
Platforms

Support across the platforms your team already depends on.

One engagement can cover the database platforms your team already relies on, without splitting the work across multiple specialists.

SQL Server
On-premises and virtual machine deployments. All versions from SQL Server 2012 through 2022. AlwaysOn, clustering, replication, and log shipping.
On-premises and cloud
Azure SQL
Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure SQL Edge. Elastic pools, auto-failover groups, and Azure Active Directory authentication.
Microsoft cloud
Snowflake
Snowflake architecture, query optimization, role-based access control, data sharing, and integration with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI reporting layers.
Cloud data platform
Engagement models

How we work with your team.

Most clients begin with a focused project, then move to a retainer once the right level of support is clear.

Monthly retainer
Set monthly fee
A fixed monthly fee for an agreed scope of work. Covers monitoring, routine maintenance, a defined number of support requests, and monthly health reporting. Predictable cost, no surprises.
Best for: Organizations that want ongoing coverage with a predictable monthly budget.
Hour blocks
Monthly hour bank
Purchase a block of DBA hours each month. Use them for whatever the month requires, whether that is a performance issue, a schema review, or a migration project. Unused hours do not roll over.
Best for: Companies with variable database needs that are hard to scope in advance.
Project scope
Fixed-scope engagement
A defined project with a clear deliverable. A migration, a security audit, a performance review, a monitoring setup. Scoped, priced, and delivered against agreed milestones.
Best for: One-time needs or organizations evaluating Armely before committing to a retainer.
Client results

Results from real database and platform work.

Energy

Sage Butte Energy: SQL Server administration, OpenInvoice API integration, and Microsoft Power Platform services. Multi-year ongoing engagement.

Healthcare

UNMC: Sybase to SQL Server migration including AlwaysOn high availability, TDE encryption, and Always Encrypted column-level security.

Automotive

MHC Kenworth: Snowflake implementation and Power BI integration. Semantic data model built to support enterprise-wide reporting across dealership operations.

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Talk to a DBA

Start with a practical database review.

We review your current environment, point out the issues most likely to cause trouble, and recommend the right level of support for your team. No commitment required beyond the conversation.

An Armely DBA will follow up within one business day.