May 24, 2013 at 6:41 am
My company is in need of a SQL Server consultant. We need someone to come in and do an evaluation of our SQL server configuration, look at our databases, look at our SSRS configuration, look at our indexes (and lack of), etc., etc., etc. And when all said and done, we would like for them to leave us with a plan on how to monitor performance and action plan for maintaining performance.
I am asking for recommendations as I do not know where to look for this type of work. I'm sure there are thousands of companies I could Google, but I'm hoping someone here can help me cut through the chees. We'd want to call around to talk to references to vouch for this company/individual as well.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you.
Joel
May 24, 2013 at 6:44 am
P.S. This person/company needs to be familiar with a virtual server environment.
We are running SQL Server 2008 R2
May 24, 2013 at 6:45 am
There are loads out there, first one that came to mind was Coeo - http://coeo.com/
May 24, 2013 at 6:53 am
Hi,
I'd fully endorse Coeo too if you're in the UK. We've had them in twice and they were really superb.
Thanks,
Simon
May 24, 2013 at 7:01 am
Thank you. I will definitely look into them some more. I should have mentioned my location. My company is in Texas. I'd prefer someone in the US and who could travel to our location if that is possible. But I'm not afraid to have them do this remotely.
May 24, 2013 at 7:52 am
s_osborne2 (5/24/2013)
Hi,I'd fully endorse Coeo too if you're in the UK. We've had them in twice and they were really superb.
Thanks,
Simon
There not just UK based - there international based 🙂 Great bunch of lads too. 🙂
May 24, 2013 at 9:02 am
A few people come to mind. First, SQL Skills. Probably some of the best people around. One of SSCs own, Kevin Boles, does this sort of work. You could look to Brent Ozar Unlimited and his team. You might do a search in the MVP list to see other top tier consultants, even ones that are already in your area. I do that sort of work too, but my schedule is VERY full and it sounds like you'd want an on-site visit.
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May 30, 2013 at 2:06 pm
We've opted to go with a training and consulting company that works with an IT staff onsite or virtually. hartmannsoftware
These folks are US based and have been around the block, are efficient and are on the ball. Worth a call for quotes, discussions, etc.
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