Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server instances, including setting up features like Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering. * Performance Tuning and Optimization:Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions such as query optimization, index management, and server configuration adjustments to ensure optimal performance. * Backup and Recovery:Designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime in case of data loss or system failures. * High Availability and Disaster Recovery:Implementing and managing high availability solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups, clustering, log shipping) and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. * Security and Compliance:Managing user access, permissions, and roles, as well as implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations. * Troubleshooting and Support:Diagnosing and resolving database-related issues, providing 24x7 support for critical production systems, and assisting developers with database operations. * Automation and Documentation:Developing scripts and tools to automate routine tasks and maintaining comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and processes.
