Keeping database operations safe with no dedicated DBA
Queries getting slower, no confidence in your indexing, no one assigned to watch what happens after a migration — here is how to run database operations without a dedicated DBA.
Most people searching "AI database operations," "SQL Server AI" or "hire a DBA" have a developer covering the database as a side task, with no one who actually specializes in it. GIIP FDE Ops fills that gap with continuous AI monitoring and a human FDE for judgment calls.
Queries slow down and no one knows why
Without the knowledge to read execution plans or design indexes, a slow query usually just gets watched instead of fixed.
No one is reviewing index or partition design
As tables grow, the design needs revisiting — but without a dedicated owner, it keeps getting pushed back.
No one owns what happens after a migration or upgrade
The real work starts the moment a database migration or major version upgrade finishes, and no one is assigned to the performance monitoring and tuning that follows.
DBA work is a distinct discipline from development
Execution plans, locking behavior and backup strategy for SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL each demand expertise that is different from application development.
Problems stay hidden until the data grows
While data volume is small, performance issues rarely surface, so the need for a dedicated DBA keeps getting deprioritized — until it is too late.
The DBA hiring market is especially narrow
People with real large-scale database operations experience are scarce, making this one of the harder roles for a smaller company to hire alone.
AI multi-agents continuously monitor SQL Server, Aurora MySQL, PostgreSQL and more, while a human FDE handles execution-plan analysis and higher-risk changes.
Continuous monitoring across multiple databases
AI agents and human specialists currently monitor and operate SQL Server, Aurora MySQL and PostgreSQL on AWS and Azure, plus around 30 web services, on an ongoing basis.
Track record with large-scale migrations
We have handled large database migrations including an Oracle environment with roughly 120,000 tables, a roughly 3 TB TiDB environment, and a SQL Server environment on x12large-class instances with 5 replicas deployed as 12 sets.
Early detection of performance degradation
Query behavior and resource usage are monitored continuously to catch signs of degradation or lock contention early.
The same team continues after migration
A migration is not the end — the same team continues to revisit index and partition design and own the monitoring afterward.
Talk to us if any of this is true
- You have no dedicated DBA and a developer covers the database informally
- Queries slow down and no one can investigate why
- Index and partition design has not been reviewed in a long time
- No one is assigned to operate the database after a migration or upgrade
- You run multiple database engines (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Frequently asked questions
Can you take over our existing SQL Server / Oracle / MySQL as-is?
Yes. We assess the current configuration, version and scale first, then add monitoring and operations to your existing environment. Operations-only engagements without a migration are also possible.
Is this better than hiring a DBA?
DBA hiring is a narrow market and often takes a long time. If you need the risk reduced now, FDE Ops moves faster; if you want to build in-house DBA capability over time, you can run both together.
Can you handle large databases?
Yes — we have migration and operations experience with an Oracle environment of roughly 120,000 tables and a roughly 3 TB TiDB environment, among others.
Can we just request a performance investigation?
Yes. We can start by investigating current queries, indexes and execution plans to identify what needs improvement.
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We will help you see where the risk sits without a dedicated DBA.