Performance & Tuning

4Points Technologies has some of the leading experts in the world for Application and Database Performance & Tuning Engineering. This covers enterpise level applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase SQL Server, Oracle and DB2. As part of any P&T engagement, we will follow a well structured and organized performance and tuning methodology that has been developed over many years with pre-defined deliverables that will maximize the end result for the customer.

Typical results range from 100% to 750% improvements in database throughputs and massive reductions in response times. All of our P&T experts are certified in one or more database platforms. Each is also expert in using various best-of-breed performance tools such as Precise Software Solutions, SQL Scope and others that enable comprehensive analysis of every aspect of processing that hits the database engine. In addition, we have also benchmarked many performance and scalability options such as the use of Solid State Devices so that we can better achieve certain performance goals that the customer will have.

Our experts are also noted authors and mentors in performance and tuning including the authoring of Sybase's Performance and Tuning course, Sybase's Physical Database Design course, and the popular book series of SQL Server 2000 Unleashed.

Estimated Intial Project Engagement: 1 week to 2 months depending on complexity

Estimated Team: 2 member P&T team.
4 Application/SQL/Front-end specialist (front-end/SQL P&T)
4 Physical Database/Application Design specialist (back-end P&T)