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Microsoft SQL Server Delivered by a certified Microsoft partner

Your databases, running
fast, secure, and available.

Armely designs, implements, migrates, and manages Microsoft SQL Server environments on-premises and on Azure so your critical business data is always accessible, protected, and performing.

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SQL Server and Azure SQL

Your business data is only as reliable as the database behind it.

Microsoft SQL Server is the most widely deployed relational database in the enterprise. Armely designs, implements, migrates, and manages SQL Server environments on-premises and on Azure.

On-Prem
SQL Server 2019 and 2022
On-premises deployments for organizations that require local data residency, existing infrastructure investment, or low-latency access to large datasets.
Cloud
Azure SQL Database
Fully managed PaaS with automatic patching, built-in high availability, and elastic scaling. No infrastructure to manage.
VM
SQL Server on Azure VM
Full SQL Server on Azure infrastructure for applications that require OS-level access, third-party integrations, or compatibility features.
MI
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Near-100% compatibility with on-premises SQL Server in a fully managed cloud environment. The right path for complex migrations.
SQL Server and Azure SQL
Deployment Options
SQL Server 2022Azure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Managed InstanceSQL Server on Azure VM
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Management and Performance
Always On Availability GroupsAutomated BackupsQuery Performance InsightElastic PoolsAuto-Tune
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Security and Compliance
Transparent Data EncryptionAzure Defender for SQLMicrosoft Entra IDRow-Level SecurityAdvanced Threat Protection
What Armely Delivers

SQL Server expertise from design through ongoing management.

Armely covers every phase of the SQL Server lifecycle, from new implementations and cloud migrations to performance remediation and ongoing managed administration.

SQL Server Implementation
New SQL Server environments designed for your workload from the ground up, with correct sizing, file layout, memory configuration, tempdb optimization, and backup strategy.
Cloud Migration
Structured migration from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VM, with compatibility assessment and testing.
Performance Tuning and Remediation
Index analysis, query plan review, wait statistics investigation, and configuration remediation for SQL Server environments suffering from slow queries or blocking.
Security Hardening
SQL Server security baseline implementation covering encryption, login audit, least-privilege role assignment, Transparent Data Encryption, and Entra ID integration.
Backup and High Availability
Always On Availability Groups, log shipping, and Azure Backup integration so your critical databases have a tested, documented recovery path.
Managed Database Administration
Ongoing monitoring, patch management, backup verification, capacity planning, and a named Armely DBA for organizations without a full-time hire.
How Armely Works

From assessment to optimized, managed SQL Server environment.

Whether you need a new implementation, a cloud migration, or emergency performance remediation, we follow a structured process that eliminates surprises.

01
Environment Assessment
We review your current SQL Server configuration, version, workloads, backup posture, and security controls.
Free
02
Architecture and Plan
We design the target environment, migration or implementation approach, and a test plan before any changes to production.
Week 1
03
Build or Migrate
Implementation or migration executed against the agreed plan with staging and validation at each stage.
Weeks 2-5
04
Validate and Harden
Post-migration validation, performance baseline, security configuration review, and backup verification.
Week 6
05
Managed Support
Ongoing monitoring, patching, performance management, and a named DBA contact for new requirements and incident response.
Ongoing
Common Engagements

The SQL Server situations we resolve most often.

These are the scenarios organizations bring to Armely. Each one has a clear resolution path.

SQL Server to Azure Migration
Migrate from an aging on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance, with compatibility assessment, data migration, and cutover planning.
Slow Query and Performance Issues
Identify and resolve performance problems caused by missing indexes, parameter sniffing, stale statistics, blocking, or hardware misconfiguration.
Security and Compliance Audit
SQL Server environments that have grown without formal security review often have overprivileged logins and no audit trail. We assess and remediate.
High Availability Implementation
Implement Always On Availability Groups or Azure-native high availability for databases where downtime is not acceptable.
Version Upgrade
Upgrade from SQL Server 2012, 2014, or 2016 to SQL Server 2022 or Azure SQL, capturing security, performance, and licensing benefits.
Ongoing DBA Services
Organizations without a dedicated DBA use Armely for patch management, backup verification, capacity planning, index maintenance, and on-call support.
Client Results

Real outcomes for real organizations.

Armely has delivered Microsoft platform and AI solutions for healthcare providers, school districts, energy operators, professional services firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Healthcare

Swope Health Services and UNMC: data platform and clinical workflow modernization on Microsoft Azure.

Education

Plano ISD: Microsoft 365 governance, SharePoint, and Power Platform implementations across district operations.

Energy

Oil and gas operators: OpenInvoice visibility and AP workflow automation through Invoice Lens.

Professional Services

Consulting and legal firms: Dynamics 365, Power Automate approval workflows, and AI knowledge agents.

Government

State and local agencies: Microsoft 365 Government deployment and compliance configuration.

Non-Profit

Social services organizations: Microsoft 365 optimization, Power BI grant reporting, and SharePoint governance.

Read Client Stories on armely.com
Why Armely

Database work done right requires both depth and discipline.

SQL Server problems are often caused by configuration decisions made years ago that were never revisited. Armely brings the depth to find root causes and the discipline to fix them.

  • Microsoft-Certified Database Engineers
    Our engineers carry Microsoft certifications covering SQL Server and Azure data services.
  • Security-First Configuration
    We apply Microsoft's SQL Server security baseline to every implementation and migration.
  • Azure Partnership
    Our Microsoft partnership gives us access to Azure migration tooling and Azure Hybrid Benefit licensing for SQL Server.
  • No Surprises on Migration Day
    We run a full compatibility assessment and validate application behavior before any production cutover.
Microsoft Authorized Partner

Armely's Microsoft partnership gives us access to Azure SQL licensing at partner rates and Azure migration assessment tooling.

78%
of Fortune 500 organizations run Microsoft SQL Server
40%
average cost reduction when migrating to Azure SQL vs on-premises licensing
99.99%
SLA for Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance
0
migrations Armely completes without a compatibility assessment and test plan
Get Started

Tell us about your SQL Server environment.

Book a free 30-minute database assessment. We will review your current configuration and come back with a clear recommendation.

Free assessment, no commitment required
Recommendation and partner pricing included
Response within one business day
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