Microsoft SQL Server Consulting.
Expert Guidance, Superior Outcomes.
Flexible SQL consulting services customized to tackle any SQL need.








6 Reasons to Work with Red9
We Only Work on SQL Server — And Why That’s a Win for You!
No Jr. DBAs
Your SQL Consulting Hours Never Expire
Our unfair advantage – 145 point SQL Health Check
SQL Consulting That Fit Your Business Needs
Bank-Level SQL Security. Built In.
Our Microsoft SQL Server Consulting Process in 3 Steps
1
Discovery Call
We pinpoint your SQL Server challenges, identify your performance goals, and map out your priorities. We want to understand exactly what your business needs.
2
Deep Analysis
Our senior SQL server experts perform an in-depth analysis of your SQL environment. What problems are you facing? Are there potential risks? How can you trim costs?
3
Your Path Forward
With this data in hand, we create a detailed action plan with a clear timeline, investment breakdown, and tailored engagement options that suit your goals.
Key Ways to Use Consulting
Our certified Sr. SQL DBAs deliver expert solutions across key services:
Critical Performance Optimization
Quick, targeted solutions to resolve your most challenging SQL performance issues.
- Performance degradation
- Query tuning
- CPU at 100%
- Deadlock elimination
High Availability Implementation
Ensuring your database remains operational under any circumstances.
- AlwaysOn setup
- Clustering configuration
- Disaster recovery
- Log shipping
Architecture Reviews
Comprehensive evaluation and of your SQL infrastructure.
- Infrastructure assessment
- Future-state roadmapping
- System design optimization
- Configuration reviews
Migrations and Upgrades
Smooth, risk-minimized transitions across SQL environments.
- Version upgrades
- Cloud migrations
- Server consolidations
- Platform transitions
Technical Debt Reduction
Modernizing and optimizing your existing SQL ecosystem.
- Code optimization
- System modernization
- Best practices implementation
- Project work
SQL Infrastructure Cost Reduction
- SQL license optimization
- Server consolidation
- Instance size optimization
- Storage tier optimization
Why Choose Red9 SQL Server Experts?
Consulting Hours Never Expire
Our consulting hours never expire, giving you the flexibility to use them whenever needed. This ensures you get continuous support and maximum value for your investment without the worry of losing hours over time.
Exceptional Performance Tuning
Our team excels in optimizing even the slowest SQL Server queries, significantly improving performance and operational efficiency. By addressing bottlenecks and enhancing system responsiveness, your database becomes a reliable foundation for your business.
Specialized SQL Server Expertise
Access a team of database experts with 15+ years of experience in various SQL Server areas. We offer short-term projects, ongoing support, or on-demand services. Our exclusive focus on Microsoft SQL Server ensures unparalleled expertise and results.
SQL Wins with Red9
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Case Study: 83x CPU Efficiency Boost
Leland Management, a leading real estate firm in Florida, faced crippling software slowdowns. Their vendor proposed a six-figure hardware upgrade, but Red9’s 145-Point SQL Server Health Check revealed inefficient queries as the real issue.
Tailored performance tuning resolved the slowdowns, cutting query run times by 9x and reducing CPU usage by 83x, saving significant costs and boosting reliability. Through ongoing managed services, Red9 optimized over 75 slow queries, enhanced system capacity, and indefinitely postponed costly hardware upgrades.
Key Benefits of Working with Our SQL Team
Real, Measurable Results—Here’s How We Deliver Impact:
Maximize SQL Performance
Achieve up to 5,000% speed gains with expert indexing, query tuning, and optimized configurations.

Elite SQL Expertise from Senior DBAs
With 15+ years of experience, our senior DBAs provide precision-tuned solutions that optimize performance, enhance stability, and drive measurable results.
Cut SQL Server Costs
Optimize storage, reduce CPU usage, and right-size licenses to slash infrastructure expenses—saving up to 75% on SQL Server costs.
Consulting Hours Never Expire
Use expert support when you need it—Red9 consulting hours never expire.
Flexible Consulting Hours
Use your hours for any SQL project—performance tuning, architecture reviews, or anything in between. One pool, unlimited possibilities.
Project Acceleration
Avoid delays and guesswork—our experts accelerate timelines, ensuring rapid results for your critical database projects.
Consulting Package Options
Small Block
Single projects & immediate needs
Typical Use Cases:
- Performance fixes
- System audits
- Specific SQL problems
Key Advantages:
- Fast deployment
- No long-term commitment
- Includes Health Check
Medium Block
Multi-phase projects
Typical Use Cases:
- Server migrations/upgrades
- High Availability (HA) / AlwaysOn setup
- Major performance tuning
Key Advantages:
- Better hourly rate
- More flexibility
- Covers complex projects
- Includes Health Check
Large Block
Enterprise solutions
Typical Use Cases:
- Full infrastructure optimization
- Multi-server projects
- Complete architecture overhaul
Key Advantages:
- Best value per hour
- Strategic planning included
- Priority scheduling
- Quick scale up / scale down
- Includes Health Check
Why Block Hours Make Sense?
Flexible, Cost-Effective SQL Support. Our block-hour model eliminates rigid hourly billing, giving you better value and the freedom to use your hours on any SQL Server project, big or small.
Strategic
Advantages
- Reserve capacity for future projects
- Quick access to expertise when needed
- No need to go through procurement for each small request
- Use hours across any SQL Server project
Maximum Flexibility,
Zero Pressure
- Hours never expire – use them whenever needed
- No rush to use your investment
- Perfect for both planned projects and unexpected needs
- Access senior DBAs (15+ years experience) on your schedule
Greater Savings,
Better Value
- Save up to 30% with larger hourly blocks
- Volume discounts reward strategic planning
- No surprise fees or hidden costs
- Convert to Managed Services anytime with loyalty benefits
Red9’s SQL Expertise: The Edge Your Business Needs
At Red9, we bring a wealth of experience in SQL Server consulting, supporting diverse clients with our deep technical expertise and proactive service.
Our services are designed to ensure system stability, optimize performance, and drive efficiency. Whether you need help with migrations, performance tuning, or ongoing support, our team is here to provide unmatched expertise.
Join 150+ clients who trust Red9 to keep their SQL running at its best.
Schedule My Call Now ➜Red9 is great. Very communicative, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Glad we have Red9 on our team.
– Justin Juggs | CTO, Sunshine Bouquet Company
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Book Your Free SQL Server Strategy Session
We’ll show you how to make SQL Server run exactly the way your business needs it to.
Let’s build your custom SQL roadmap. We’ll optimize for your specific challenges.
You get:
- Expert analysis of your SQL environment
- Custom roadmap for your challenges
- Zero obligation, guaranteed results
Join the 150+ CTOs who trust their mission-critical SQL servers to Red9.




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Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Red9 solved issues that others couldn’t.
– Mark Fox | President, Solel Software