How Much Does DBA as a Service Cost? What’s Included, What Uses Hours, and Why We Price It This Way
August 24, 2026
Officially – we publish our DBA as a Service pricing because we’d rather you know what this costs and how it works before we ever get on a sales call. Unofficially? I put the pricing up there because I HATE looking for a service and seeing “contact us for pricing.” I know what’s coming next,
Should You Keep the Managed DBA Service After Acquisition? Pros and Cons
August 13, 2026
Awhile back I wrote about how acquirers can maximize ROI with their SQL Server during due diligence. That post was about the deal and using some expertise to help before. This post is for some choices after the ink dries on your new acquisition. There’s a pattern we’ve lived through many times at Straight Path.
3 Times You Should NOT Hire a DBA as a Service Provider
August 11, 2026
We make money selling DBA as a Service here at Straight Path, but I’d rather not take your money if it isn’t a perfect fit. Being transparent aligns with all of our values, so why not tell folks when a client isn’t an ideal fit. There are at least three situations where, if you called
Your DBA Isn’t the Problem. Depending on One DBA Is.
August 6, 2026
Long before I was the founder of a managed services company doing SQL Server work (back when I would have laughed at you if you told me I would ever had a team), I was a DBA, and sometimes I was the lone DBA at a company… Having an amazing DBA, having reliable coverage, and
7 Things to Check Before You Hire a Managed SQL Server DBA Service
August 4, 2026
I wrote a longer piece a while back on evaluating SQL Server managed service providers and a shorter one on Linked In with 3 questions I’d ask before hiring one. Both of those are more about who you’re trusting – and that’s really the most important thing to consider. This one’s more mechanical… the actual
How to Choose a SQL Server Managed Service Provider
February 20, 2026
By Mike Walsh | February 20, 2026 When we talk to marketing folks, one piece of advice is to write a “top ten” list post and set us up as number 1, and then explain why our competition is okay but not as good as us. I’m not going to do that. Not because I don’t think