Fintech and Financial Services
Payment processors, banks, and fintech firms in the DFW corridor running transaction-heavy SQL Server, where slow queries cost money.
Enterprise-Level SQL Support
Dallas SQL Server Consulting.
Enterprise Performance, On Demand.
The DFW metroplex packs in more Fortune 500 headquarters than almost any other metro in the country. Red9 works with enterprise IT teams across fintech, logistics, defense, and tech that want senior SQL Server expertise without carrying a full-time DBA on payroll.
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Organizations Served
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1,000+
Servers Managed
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Dallas-Fort Worth Industries
SQL Server Expertise for DFW's Enterprise Landscape
Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the highest concentrations of corporate HQs in the country, which usually means big SQL Server environments and very little tolerance for downtime.
Logistics and Transportation
Airlines, freight companies, and supply chain operations headquartered in DFW that process millions of records daily through SQL Server.
Defense and Aerospace
Government contractors and defense companies with strict security requirements and complex SQL Server environments spanning classified and unclassified networks.
Technology
SaaS companies, data platforms, and enterprise software firms across Richardson, Plano, and the Telecom Corridor that need SQL Server to scale with their growth.
How We Help
Three Ways to Work with Red9
Every engagement starts with a free 110-point assessment. From there, pick the SQL Server support path that fits your team.
Managed Services
24/7 remote DBA support, monitoring, and maintenance from $395/mo
SQL Server managed services and ongoing database support
- Proprietary monitoring and alerting
- Self-healing automation
- All tasks under 1 hour included
- Quarterly business reviews
Popular in DFW
Consulting
Senior DBA hours from $4,995 for a 20-hour block
Database consulting services and project-based SQL Server expertise
- Performance tuning
- Migrations and upgrades
- Security audits
- Hours never expire
Emergency Support
24/7 SQL Server emergency response starting at $2,500
SQL Server down? Urgent help, on-call 24/7.
- Average 7.3 min response time
- Senior DBA on every call
- SQL recovery and incident resolution
- Retainer plans available
Results
What Happens When You Bring in a Specialist
Case Study · Enterprise ERP on Azure
Cut SQL Cores by 75% and Saved Six Figures in Licensing — While Customer Count Grew
An ERP software company was running SQL Server on a 16-core Azure VM with serious performance and reliability issues. Their vendor's recommendation: add more cores. Red9 tuned configuration, maintenance, and queries instead — then migrated to SQL Server 2022. Two rounds of optimization took them from 16 cores to 4 (32 ➜ 8 across the Always On AG pair). Customer count went up. Licensing dropped six figures.
32 ➜ 8
Cores Cut
6-Figure
Licensing Saved
-75%
Compute Footprint
Why Red9
SQL Server Is All We Do
Remote DBA support, database consulting, and SQL Server emergency response from a team that's done nothing but SQL Server for 15 years. DBA as a service, basically.
Years of SQL Server
Every DBA on our team has 15+ years of hands-on experience. No juniors, no generalists.
Avg Response Time
When you need urgent SQL help, minutes matter. Our average across thousands of alerts is 7.3 minutes.
Point Assessment
Our proprietary audit covers security, performance, cost, incident preparedness, and best practices.
Client Feedback
What Dallas Businesses Say About Red9
Great Deal of Experience with Performance Monitoring!
We were experiencing performance issues with our software implementation. We engaged Red9 for senior SQL expertise to fix the problem. Red9 did a deep performance assessment, identified the root cause, implemented improvements, and documented the difference in performance. Their work showed us the quantifiable difference it made for our business. Red9 was timely in responses, met expectations, and kept us informed throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend them.
Rob McDonald
COO and Senior Consultant ·
Even Under 5,000+ Concurrent Connections, Red9 Keeps Us Running Smooth
Red9 are experts in large scale MS SQL Database environments exceeding 5,000+ concurrent connections. They understand complex, heavy load TSQL transactions. Red9 knows how to maintain high standards in tuning, database structure, indexes, stored procedures, best practices, up-time, and smooth performance. If you want to sleep better at night knowing your database will run well, I recommend Red9.
Tim Janssen
Application Manager ·
Fair and Honest
Red9 is fair and honest on how they treat both fellow team members and our internal customers. Red9 can be trusted to deliver on what they commit to deliver.
FAQ
SQL Server Consulting and Support in Dallas-Fort Worth
Do you serve the entire DFW metroplex?
Yes. We work with companies across Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Richardson, and the broader metroplex. All of our work is remote, so location within DFW doesn't affect service quality or response time.
We're a defense contractor with strict security requirements. Can you work within those?
Yes. We've worked with organizations that have strict access controls, background check requirements, and segmented networks. We follow your security protocols and operate within whatever constraints your compliance team sets.
Our SQL Server environment grew faster than our team. Can you help us catch up?
That's one of the most common situations we see in DFW. A company scales quickly, the database environment expands, and the IT team doesn't have specialized SQL Server expertise to keep up. We can run a free assessment to see exactly where things stand and build a plan from there.
Do you support SQL Server on Azure?
Yes. We support on-premises SQL Server, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and hybrid configurations. Several of our Dallas clients are in the middle of cloud migrations and need help managing both environments.
What size companies do you typically work with?
Our DFW clients range from mid-market companies with a handful of SQL Server instances to large enterprises with dozens. The common thread is that they need senior DBA expertise that goes beyond what their in-house team can provide.
How does the free assessment work?
You book a 30-minute call with us. Our senior DBAs then connect to your SQL Server environment and run a 110-point audit covering security, performance, cost, incident preparedness, and best practices. You get an executive summary with prioritized findings. The whole thing is free and there's no obligation.
Can I run the SQL Server checks myself instead of booking a call?
Yes. If you'd rather run things yourself, you can use our free SQL Server Health Check tool — it covers the same 110 points and you keep the report. Most teams still book a call afterward to talk through the findings, but there's no pressure to.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Service Area
Red9 covers the entire DFW metroplex, from the Telecom Corridor in Richardson through Legacy West in Plano and across into Tarrant County. Same senior DBA on the call whether your office is downtown, in Las Colinas, or out past Fort Worth.
- Dallas · Uptown · Downtown · Deep Ellum · Las Colinas (Irving)
- Plano · Frisco · McKinney · Allen (Collin County / Legacy West)
- Richardson · Garland · Carrollton · Addison (Telecom Corridor)
- Fort Worth · Arlington · Grapevine · Southlake (Tarrant County)
Most DFW engagements run remotely over VPN and RDP, with bank-grade security on top of yours. That keeps response times fast and costs lean, and on-site work is available across the metroplex when it adds value.
Ready to Find Out Where Your SQL Server Stands?
Book a 30-minute call. We'll run a 110-point assessment and hand you a prioritized report. Whether you need database consulting, SQL Server managed services, or urgent SQL help, this is the best place to start. No cost, no commitment.
Get Your Free Assessment ➜Or call us directly: 1-877-891-1870