As an individual I provide specialized MySQL consulting remotely or onsite generally based on per day units. My three primary packages are Health Check, On Demand and System Architecture. I also offer free advice to bootstrap and non-funded startup companies in general architectural requirements.

My rates below have already been discounted and reflect the best price you will find for quality MySQL expertise with savings up to 33%. ^(*)

Health Check

Get an independent review of your present operations, including your MySQL Database architecture and supporting hardware and software systems necessary for a successful production environment. This package includes:

• One day in-depth review of your current environments.
• Detailed report including current H/W, S/W and database usage, patterns and monitoring.
• Recommendations on architecture, backup & recovery, monitoring, scalability and performance optimizations.
• Guidelines of current and optimized MySQL configuration settings.
• Short, medium and long term guidelines for best practices to ensure future success.

In Summary

• Rate: $1,600 USD (Remote work only)
• 1 day (8-10 hours) ** Best Rate at $160 per hour **
• Detailed Written report generally 20-40 pages.

If you would like more information regarding a health check for your site please contact me.

On Demand

For general MySQL consulting services and for independent MySQL advice, guidance and expertise for questions you want answered.

In Summary

• $225 USD per hour (4 hr minimum)
• Flexible time arrangements with remote support available
• Feedback on any questions regarding MySQL, Performance and Scalability.
• Email communications, verbal discussion and reference material provided during engagement in lieu of a formal report.

If you would like more information regarding a on demand consulting please contact me.

System Architecture

Designing MySQL systems for high availability, scalability and total data resilience is my primary expertise. This covers many aspects including:

Design & Configuration

• Understanding the possible MySQL Topologies
• Understanding Caching approaches and alternative storage options
• Architecture Best Practices to support large growth
• Hardware and Software infrastructure requirements

Testing & Monitoring

• Ensuring testability of your application
• Monitoring configured at all levels
• Disaster Recovery documented, tested and timed

• Confirmation of testing usage patterns, growth and functionality
• Monitoring analysis, review and fire drill testing
• Hardware review and growth plan

In Summary

• $1,600 USD per day (8 hours) remote
• $1,800 USD per day (8 hours) onsite + travel expenses
• Discounts on my day rate are available for engagements of 5+ days.

Services not provided

As an individual I specialize in providing consulting to one client per day. This precludes myself from being able to provide 24x7 production support or emergency support to clients. If you are seeking these requirements please contact me and I can refer you to other recommended industry providers.

^(*) Price comparison with MySQL Consulting: Pricing at 3/4/2010 which provide generally comparable skilled resources for USD $2499 per day. Note: this amount is subject to change outside of my control. Other premium consulting providers can charge $300 per hour for services.