SQL Server Performance Tuning Services. Precision Tuning & Immediate Impact.

Stop struggling with slow databases – our MS SQL Server performance tuning service delivers significant speed gains in days, not months.

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Trusted by over 150 clients, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, including:

Breaking Free from Database Bottlenecks

Signs your SQL needs tuning:

Unpredictable or sudden drops in performance
CPU running at 100%
Queries gradually running slower over time
Deadlocks
Some queries never finish

What you get with Red9:

Performance issues identified and solved proactively
Reliable performance and better visibility
To understand the root causes of performance issues
Access to a team of experts
Architectural evaluations

Database performance problems can cripple your business, costing you time, money, and peace of mind. Red9 is your lifeline – our expert team transforms your struggling database into a high-performance powerhouse.

How to Get Started in 3 Steps

Red9’s proven process delivers optimized systems in just three simple steps:

Initial Chat

We start with a focused conversation, listening carefully to your challenges, pain points, current bottlenecks, and performance goals. This conversation sets the foundation for targeted improvements.

Analysis

Our senior engineers conduct a comprehensive technical assessment of your server environment. We run specialized diagnostics to identify resource constraints, configuration issues, and optimization opportunities.

Action Plan

We present you with a tailored roadmap for performance improvements based on our analysis. This includes flexible engagement options that fit your budget and timeline. You decide what works best for your organization.

Flexible Solutions That Fit Your Needs

Our SQL performance tuning services are like a precision tune-up for your database – whether you need a quick performance optimization or ongoing maintenance and performance tuning.

One-Time Optimization

Need a performance lifeline? Our Sr. DBAs will swoop in and transform your SQL Server from slow-motion to lightning-fast:

Comprehensive performance deep-dive analysis
Surgical implementation of critical performance fixes
Detailed documentation and forward-looking recommendations
Transparent reporting that shows exactly what we’ve improved

Continuous Performance Excellence

Think of this as having a world-class DBA team in your back pocket. We don’t just fix – we prevent:

Regular, proactive performance reviews
Continuous optimization that keeps your database running smoothly
Monthly performance reports that give you total visibility
A strategic approach that goes beyond quick fixes

See what’s possible with performance tuning

92ms

TSQL runs from 52 min down to 92 ms

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17,643x

TSQL runs 17,643 times faster now

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1,152x

Cut disk reads by 1,152x

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Red9’s Record of Driving Success

400% performance improvement

The biggest benefit has been performance gains and tuning from migrating to AWS and a newer version of SQL Server with Always On clustering. Red9 was integral to this process. Red9’s expertise in SQL migration and performance tuning, combined with their deep MSSQL knowledge, has been a huge asset. Their flexibility and professionalism during a difficult migration were highly appreciated. If you’re unsure about choosing Red9 as your SQL Server Support firm, set up a call with one of their experts for a performance assessment. Red9 identified inefficient indexes and bottlenecks, resulting in a 400% improvement in latency.

Rich Staats
Senior Cloud Engineer
MetalToad

Impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism

We engaged Red9 to troubleshoot ancient SQL databases that had become a major pain point for our client. Red9 dove in head first, optimizing the databases, auditing the results, and advising on a forward strategy. From the start, it was clear they are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable. On top of their aptitude, I’ve been impressed with their responsiveness and professionalism, which we’ve come to rely on at Red9.

David Lerner
President
Lerner Solutions

Excellent from start to finish

SQL Server Replication – expert and professional assistance. My whole experience was excellent from start to finish. I needed expert advice and training in replication best practices and performance tuning. Red9’s ability to convey their points clearly and tailor them to my understanding was impressive. They were also responsive to follow-up requests and communicated well when setting up meeting times. I would not hesitate to recommend Red9 for SQL expertise and professional assistance. My whole experience was excellent from start to finish.

Jamey Saunders
System Engineer
Innovatum, Inc.

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Benefits of SQL Performance Tuning

Our SQL performance tuning services deliver tangible improvements that transform how your organization uses SQL Server.

Speed

The optimizations can accelerate query performance by 10-100x. We help you reshape how your databases operate, making systems more efficient and responsive.

Reduced Hardware Demands

Less resource-intensive queries mean you can do more with less. By conducting optimizations, we help you maximize existing infrastructure, potentially delaying costly hardware upgrades.

Lower Infrastructure Costs

Efficient queries translate directly to reduced operational expenses. Our optimizations can help you minimize server resources, leading to significant cost savings across your IT infrastructure.

Enhanced System Stability

Performance tuning creates a more reliable, predictable database environment. We eliminate bottlenecks that cause system instability and unexpected downtime.

Improved User Experience

Faster queries mean happier users. Whether it’s internal teams or customer-facing applications, optimized databases deliver seamless, responsive experiences.

Comprehensive Performance Insights

We provide detailed performance metrics that showcase the tangible impact of our optimization. You’ll see exactly how we’ve improved your server’s performance, with clear, quantifiable results.

Measurable Return on Investment

Our optimization services deliver a clear, demonstrable ROI. From reduced licensing costs to improved operational efficiency, the benefits extend far beyond simple performance gains.

Testimonials

400% performance improvement

MetalToad

60% decrease in CPU

Sirius Computer Solutions

Highly regarded SQL database expertise

Quicket

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See how Red9 SQL consultants excel against competitors

Features		Competitors
Sr. DBAs		⨯
Access to senior database administrators with 15+ years of experience. No junior staff handling your critical systems.
Bank-level security
Enterprise-grade security protocols with robust cyber insurance covering both Red9 and in some cases its clients.
Continuous optimization		⨯
Ongoing monthly improvements that ensure your SQL servers get faster over time, improving speed and reducing cloud costs.
Unlimited DBA tasks		⨯
Every request handled by senior experts with no task limits, no juniors, no hidden fees. Scale easily by adding or removing servers anytime.
Comprehensive audit
Industry-leading 145-point SQL Health Check analyzing Windows settings, Active Directory, hardware, performance, security, and high availability.
Proactive monitoring
Proprietary 24/7 monitoring with automated alerts and self-healing tools that prevent downtime before issues affect performance. Included at no extra cost.
Tuning reports		⨯
Detailed before/after metrics showing real improvements in query speed, CPU usage, and execution time. No other firm matches this level of transparency.
Self-healing fixes		⨯
Automated remediation of common issues without human intervention, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous performance.
24×7 access
Round-the-clock support with real-world response times averaging 7.3 minutes – 16x faster than standard SLAs, with direct access via phone or email.

End Your SQL Struggles – Speak with a Red9 Expert Today!

Red9’s performance tuning service delivers expert optimization – all without interrupting your critical operations. Our senior DBAs, with 15+ years of experience, can remotely enhance your SQL Server’s speed, efficiency, and reliability.

Every SQL Server has its own story! Let’s discuss your needs and create a strategy that works for you.
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Frequently asked questions

Will SQL performance tuning affect our production environment?

Our performance tuning in SQL is designed not to impact your production workload. We collaborate with you to leverage testing servers whenever possible, conducting work in non-production environments to reduce risk. When non-prod doesn’t exist, we use other methods to tune so we don’t impact live prod. All tuning code is written to have the least possible effect on production performance. When necessary, we will schedule testing and implementation during off-hours to ensure seamless operations.

How do you determine what needs performance tuning?

We offer two approaches: You can point out specific problem areas, or we’ll conduct a comprehensive analysis of server usage and resource consumption. Our goal is to identify and resolve the most critical performance bottlenecks. Through targeted SQL server database performance tuning, we ensure that your most impactful performance challenges are addressed effectively.

How quickly can you start performance tuning?

SQL Server performance tuning is offered as a consulting option. On-going Tuning is included as part of Managed Services. In Consulting packages we can begin work within 1-3 business days. For urgent issues, our Emergency Services are built to go live within 30 minutes of you contacting us, ensuring critical problems are resolved ASAP.

How do you handle application performance issues?

As a team that has extensive experience working with SaaS providers and standalone software developers, we analyze how your application interacts with SQL Server to identify slowdowns. Our team pinpoints root causes in code, database design, or query execution. We collaborate with your software team to implement effective, long-term performance improvements.

We want ongoing performance tuning, not one time. How do we get that?

Use Consulting packages for one time tuning. And use Managed Services for ongoing tuning. In Managed Services our team proactively identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks on a regular basis before performance becomes a problem.

Can you analyze historical performance issues?

Maybe. To do this, you have to have performance counters from the past. If those aren’t available, we can set this up. However, if not, we can’t go back and determine what happened in the past if there was no tooling available.

Can you tune SSIS, SSRS, data warehouses, SQL Agent jobs, and PowerShell?

We can optimize anything that interacts with SQL Server and runs TSQL code. Our team has extensive experience with SSIS, SSRS, data warehouses, SQL Agent jobs, and PowerShell scripts.

What if I already have performance monitoring tools?

Performance monitoring tools provide insights but don’t solve underlying issues. You need expert DBAs to update T-SQL, adjust configurations, and resolve issues. We work with major performance monitoring tools, using their data to deliver impactful optimizations. While these tools are helpful, they’re not a substitute for expert intervention.

What is included in your SQL tuning process?

We start by understanding your specific pain points and locating performance bottlenecks. We then optimize these areas and provide a detailed before-and-after performance report. Our process includes optimized code, deployment recommendations, and a safety rollback script. This ensures a seamless and well-documented tuning process from start to finish.