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Our team is standing up a dedicated SQL Server 2022 environment and I need the DBA work handled end-to-end. The scope covers: • Clean installation and configuration of the SQL Server 2022 engine and all required services. • Baseline performance monitoring, then ongoing tuning—index strategy, query optimisation, and server-level adjustments—to keep response times consistently low. • A documented backup and recovery plan with test restores that prove RPO/RTO targets are met. • Hardened security focused on user access management (role design, least-privilege enforcement) and comprehensive audit logging activated and validated. Deliverables are the completed server setup, scripts and documentation (PowerShell/T-SQL where relevant), plus a short runbook so in-house staff can repeat critical tasks. Work is considered accepted once installation passes health checks, performance metrics sit within agreed thresholds, backups restore cleanly on a separate host, and auditing confirms every privileged action.
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I’m a seasoned SQL Server DBA with 10+ years of experience, specializing in high-availability, performance tuning, and security. I can help you optimize your database operations and ensure your systems run smoothly and efficiently. Why Choose Me: 10+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in managing and optimizing SQL Server environments. Expert in Availability Groups: Ensuring high availability and disaster recovery. Performance Tuning: Enhancing query performance and reducing latency. Robust Security: Implementing best practices to protect your data. I am confident I can deliver the results you need. Let's discuss how I can help you achieve your database management goals. Best regards, Muhammad Awais
₹4,000,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I will deliver the full SQL Server 2022 setup — engine installation, service configuration, baseline performance tuning, backup/recovery with validated test restores, and hardened security with role-based least-privilege access and audit logging. One area I will prioritize early: configuring Query Store in custom mode from day one. This captures baseline execution plans and runtime stats before any production load hits, giving us a concrete performance reference point. When queries later regress — and they will — we force proven plans automatically instead of chasing problems reactively. I will also set up Policy-Based Management to enforce server-level standards so configuration drift does not silently degrade what we built. Looking forward to discussing further. Best regards, Kamran
₹4,437,502 INR in 30 days
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Having over 12 years of experience in system administration, network engineering, and DevOps with a specialization in Oracle and SQL, my team and I are ideally suited to handle your SQL Server 2022 DBA Support project. Our deep technical proficiency in modern DevOps practices equips us to not only install and configure the SQL Server 2022 engine but also to monitor performance comprehensively, optimize queries, and make necessary server-level adjustments to ensure consistently low response times. Additionally, we take utmost care when it comes to backup and recovery plans; our work is not complete unless we have tested the restores on a separate host and can prove that your RPO/RTO targets are being met perfectly. We understand the paramount importance of security, specifically user access management, role design, least-privilege enforcement, and comprehensive audit logging. Our unique blend of skills as well as our commitment to efficiency and long-term value makes us the perfect fit for your project. If chosen, we will deliver more than just a completed server setup; you can expect well-documented scripts and documentation (using PowerShell/T-SQL) along with a succinct runbook so that your in-house staff can confidently execute critical tasks long after my work is done. Give us this opportunity to empower your business's operational excellence!
₹4,000,000 INR in 7 days
4.1
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As an experienced IT professional with a broad range of skills, I am confident in my ability to successfully and proficiently handle your SQL Server 2022 DBA project from start to finish. Not only do I possess advanced knowledge in server administration, networking, virtualization, and security, but I also specialize in database management - specifically MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB - which will prove invaluable for your dedicated SQL Server environment. I have an excellent track record in clean installation and configuration of servers, robust performance monitoring resulting in effective tuning and optimized query responses - all integral elements of your project scope. My meticulous approach to documenting backup and recovery plans combined with proven experience in the implementation aspect, including test restores that validate RPO/RTO targets are met, further establish me as the ideal candidate. It is worth noting that user access management and robust audit logging for security purposes stand at the center of my expertise. My extensive knowledge includes role design and implementation with strict adherence to least-privilege enforcement for maximum safety; a significant aspect required for this task. Rest assured that once installation passes health checks, performance ‘meets all agreed thresholds’, backups restore cleanly on a separate host and every privileged action is audited - you can consider the job meticulously accomplished!
₹4,000,000 INR in 2 days
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3.6

Hello, I’m Karthik with 15+ years of experience in SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, backup/recovery planning, and enterprise infrastructure support. I can handle the complete SQL Server 2022 DBA setup and operational hardening end-to-end, ensuring a secure, high-performance, and maintainable environment. My expertise includes: • SQL Server 2022 installation, configuration, and service setup • Performance monitoring, indexing strategy, query tuning, and server optimization • Backup/recovery architecture with validated restore testing and RPO/RTO planning • Security hardening, role-based access control, least-privilege enforcement, and audit logging • PowerShell/T-SQL automation scripting and operational documentation Deliverables: ✔ Fully configured SQL Server 2022 environment ✔ Performance baseline and tuning recommendations ✔ Backup/recovery procedures with successful test restores ✔ Security and auditing validation ✔ Scripts, documentation, and operational runbook for your internal team I have experience supporting enterprise-grade SQL Server environments with a strong focus on stability, security, and performance optimization. Available to start immediately and assist through deployment, validation, and knowledge transfer. Regards, Karthik
₹5,500,000 INR in 7 days
4.4
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With my comprehensive skills in database administration and my deep understanding of SQL Server 2022, I believe I am the perfect fit for your project. Over the course of my 8-year career, I have gained expert-level proficiency in both SQL and T-SQL, which will allow me to efficiently carry out the installation, configuration, and optimization tasks you require. Coupling this with my knack for clean, readable documentation (PowerShell/T-SQL), you can rest assured that not only will your setup be swift and smooth, but also set up for long-term success. Additionally, I'm well-versed in performance monitoring and have significant experience tuning indexes and queries to enhance server response time. This will prove invaluable in ensuring that your system maintains peak performance throughout its lifespan. My ability to enact a robust backup and recovery plan while meeting RPO/RTO targets has also been lauded in previous roles. Alongside this, I’m very detail-oriented and understand the gravity of enforcing hardened security protocols that focus on user access management (role design, least-privilege enforcement) and comprehensive audit logging.
₹4,500,000 INR in 7 days
2.5
2.5

Hi, I am an IITian with 7+ years of experience to develop similar projects ,I will perform a fresh SQL Server 2022 Enterprise Edition installation with named instances, configure TempDB with multiple data files based on CPU count, and enable Query Store for workload analysis. I'll implement an Always On Availability Group for HA, design maintenance plans with Ola Hallengren scripts for differential/log backups to meet RPO/RTO, build baseline monitoring with Extended Events and sp_WhoIsActive, and harden security through Transparent Data Encryption, SQL Server Audit, row-level security policies, and Active Directory-integrated authentication with least-privilege custom database roles. I had also worked at fortune 500 companies. I will make it a reality for you. Kindly click on the chat button so I can share you my relavant projects. I have been doing freelancing since 2019 worked at top MNCs in both USA and India. Lets connect
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