FAQ

How do you onboard our live MySQL database without causing disruption?

Our onboarding process is designed to be seamless and non-disruptive. We begin with a read-only audit of your MySQL environment to understand your architecture. We then securely deploy our monitoring agents and establish communication channels. No changes are made to your production environment without a formal plan and your team's approval.

How does your service integrate with our existing development team?

Our service acts as a seamless extension of your team. We collaborate directly with your developers and administrators via shared Slack channels and calls, acting as the specialized MySQL experts they can rely on. This frees your team to focus on application features while we guarantee database performance and reliability.

What is your SLA for responding to critical MySQL incidents?

Our support is governed by a formal Service Level Agreement (SLA). When a critical MySQL issue occurs, an on-call expert is immediately alerted and begins active resolution, day or night. Our guaranteed response time for P1 (critical) incidents is 15 minutes.

What kind of MySQL issues do you fix?

Our team is equipped to resolve virtually any MySQL issues that you may encounter in your production systems. Common support requests include:

  • Spikes in resource utilisation (CPU, IO)
  • Application slowdowns due to slow queries.
  • Sudden downtime due to crash
  • Replication lag and cluster instability.
  • Sub-optimal configuration leading to slowness
  • Emergency data recovery and security incident response.
What is included in your MySQL Database Support service?

Our service takes full ownership of your database's health. It includes:

  • 24/7 Proactive Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Ongoing Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
  • Database Security & Compliance Hardening
  • Managed Backup & Disaster Recovery Strategy
  • Automation of database activities like Archival, Scheduled Jobs, Partition management
  • Unlimited Troubleshooting & Operational Assistance
Why should we choose Mydbops for MySQL consulting?

Mydbops brings a decade of specialized database expertise and is trusted by leading unicorns and enterprises. Our global team of senior MySQL DBAs has a proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes in scalability, performance, and security for mission-critical applications.

How do you ensure our MySQL database is secure?

As a PCI DSS and ISO-27001 -Certified company, we provide a multi-layered security strategy. Our consulting includes a proactive security audit, hardening your MySQL server configurations, and implementing stringent user access controls to protect your data.

How are your MySQL consulting projects priced?

Our services are priced on a per-project basis. You will receive a detailed proposal with a clear scope of work and the total cost upfront, ensuring complete transparency and no surprises.

Will a consulting project cause downtime for our production MySQL database?

Our primary goal is zero business disruption. All critical implementation work, such as a MySQL migration or a major version upgrade, is meticulously planned and executed during your scheduled off-peak hours (evenings or weekends) to ensure a smooth transition.

How do you handle High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) in MySQL?

For High Availability (HA), we prevent downtime by designing and implementing robust solutions such as MySQL Replication, Galera Cluster, Group Replication, and InnoDB Cluster — often managed with tools like ProxySQL.

For Disaster Recovery (DR), our foundation lies in having a customized and regularly tested backup strategy that ensures fast, reliable point-in-time recovery for your MySQL data. Setting up dedicated DR environments further facilitates quick failover.

Can you help tune MySQL for specific storage engines like InnoDB?

Our tuning is highly specific to your workload and storage engine. For MySQL using InnoDB, we go beyond defaults to optimize crucial areas like the buffer pool, I/O subsystem, and transactional logging, ensuring it's perfectly configured for your application's needs.

What types of MySQL consulting projects do you handle?

Our DB Consultant can senior DBAs handle virtually any MySQL challenge. Our most common consulting projects include:

  • Cloud Migrations: To platforms like AWS RDS, Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, and Azure Database for MySQL.
  • Performance Audits: An in-depth analysis to fix slow queries and bottlenecks.
  • High Availability: Architecting and implementing InnoDB Cluster, Galera Cluster, and custom replication topologies.
  • Variant Migrations: Seamlessly migrating between Oracle MySQL, Percona Server, and MariaDB.
  • Security & Compliance Audits: Hardening your MySQL environment for GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
How do I know if I need MySQL Consulting or Managed Services?

The choice depends on your goal.

  • Choose Consulting for a specific, project-based challenge with a defined outcome, such as migrating your MySQL database, conducting a performance audit, or designing a new cluster architecture.
  • Choose Managed Services for a long-term, 24/7 partnership where our team takes full proactive responsibility for your MySQL database's health, performance, and security.
What is your SLA for responding to critical MySQL incidents?

We provide an industry-leading Service Level Agreement (SLA) for critical MySQL incidents. For any S1 (Critical) issue, we guarantee a 15-minute response time.

How is your support different from the support offered by MongoDB Atlas?

MongoDB Atlas provides the infrastructure and the tools. We provide the dedicated, 24/7 human expertise to manage, optimize, and secure your database on that infrastructure, ensuring you get the maximum value and performance from your investment.

What does your 24/7 MongoDB Atlas support include?

Our support is a comprehensive service that takes full ownership of your database's health. This includes:

  • Proactive 24/7 monitoring and incident response.
  • Continuous performance tuning and slow query optimization.
  • Security and compliance hardening.
  • Backup and disaster recovery planning and testing.
  • Unlimited operational requests for tasks like user management and configuration changes.
Do you manage backups and disaster recovery on Atlas?

We provide expert management on top of the tools Atlas offers. We configure your backup policies according to industry best practices and, crucially, we design and test your disaster recovery (DR) plan. In an emergency, our team manages the entire restoration process to get your data back online quickly.

Do you also support self-hosted MongoDB or Percona Server?

While this service is tailored for MongoDB Atlas, our expertise covers the entire MongoDB ecosystem. We provide separate, dedicated support and managed services for Percona Server for MongoDB and self-hosted Community/Enterprise editions. We have the deep knowledge to manage any MongoDB deployment, wherever it runs.

Why should we choose Mydbops over hiring an in-house DBA?

Our service provides three key advantages over a single hire:

  • Team Expertise: You get an entire team of senior MongoDB experts for a fraction of the cost of one full-time DBA.
  • True 24/7 Coverage: Our global, follow-the-sun model means you are always covered, with no gaps for vacations or sick days.
  • Broad Experience: You benefit from our team's collective experience solving complex problems for dozens of other companies, not just the experience of one person.
Why is my MongoDB Atlas bill so high even though traffic hasn’t increased?

This common issue is usually caused by hidden inefficiencies, not traffic. Inefficient queries, poor indexing strategies, or sub-optimal schema design can force your MongoDB Atlas cluster to consume excessive CPU and IOPS. Our audit pinpoints these resource-intensive operations and provides a clear plan to fix them.

What specific technical areas are covered in your optimization service?

Our optimization service is a deep-dive analysis of your entire MongoDB Atlas deployment. We provide an actionable roadmap covering:

  • Slow Query Analysis: Identifying and refactoring inefficient queries and aggregations.
  • Indexing Strategy: Correcting and recommending high-performance compound and partial indexes.
  • Schema & Document Model Review: Recommending practical changes for better scalability.
  • WiredTiger & Atlas Configuration Tuning: Matching settings to your specific workload.
Can’t MongoDB Atlas optimize its own performance automatically?

Atlas provides an excellent platform and automated tools, but it cannot understand your specific application's logic. It won't rewrite a business-critical query or fix an inefficient schema for you. Our service provides that essential human expertise, tuning your application for the Atlas platform to ensure you get the performance and value you're paying for.

What are the key deliverables I will receive from the audit?

You will receive a detailed report with prioritized, actionable recommendations. Key deliverables include:

  • Performance Bottleneck Report: A full analysis of slow queries and inefficient indexes.
  • Security & Vulnerability Analysis: A breakdown of security risks and misconfigurations.
  • Cost-Optimization Roadmap: A clear plan with projected savings from rightsizing and efficiency improvements.
Is this a one-time project or an ongoing service?

The audit is a one-time project designed to deliver a comprehensive, actionable roadmap to fix your current issues. Afterward, many clients choose to transition to our ongoing 24/7 MongoDB Atlas Managed Services to ensure their database stays optimized as their application and data grow.

What migration paths do you support for MongoDB?

Our migration services cover the entire MongoDB ecosystem and related document databases. We expertly handle:

  • To MongoDB Atlas: From self-hosted MongoDB (Community/Enterprise), Percona Server for MongoDB, or other cloud providers.
  • From MongoDB to DocumentDB: We also specialize in migrating workloads from MongoDB or MongoDB Atlas to Amazon DocumentDB for clients standardizing on AWS.
  • From SQL/NoSQL to MongoDB: Migrating from legacy systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Cassandra to a modern MongoDB document model.