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Excess Gravity Consulting

Designing resilient SQL Server systems
for mission-critical applications.

We specialize in database architecture, automation, and performance for small and enterprise teams who need SQL Server environments that scale with confidence.

Capability pillars

Tailored SQL Server solutions aligned with your business outcomes.

We partner on every phase of the database lifecycle—from design and build to tuning, migration, and business intelligence—so your data platform fuels growth rather than holding it back.

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Database Design & Architecture

We craft normalized, scalable data models and design environments with high availability, disaster recovery, and security controls baked in from the start.

  • High availability and DR architecture planning
  • Modern data modeling & normalization guidance
  • Documentation aligned with operational best practices
Custom development
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Custom Development

Custom stored procedures, triggers, functions, and ETL pipelines engineered for on-prem or Azure implementations with automated deployments and monitoring.

  • Stored procedures, functions, and automation scripts
  • ETL design for on-prem and cloud (Azure Data Factory, SSIS)
  • Reusable patterns to accelerate future enhancements
Performance tuning
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Performance Tuning & Optimization

Pinpoint bottlenecks in slow-running queries, indexes, and execution plans for maximum throughput and minimal latency in your SQL Server estate.

  • Query and index tuning sessions with execution plan analysis
  • Server and database configuration reviews
  • Proactive monitoring dashboards and playbooks
Database migration
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Upgrades & Migrations

Seamlessly move from older SQL Server releases to modern versions or cloud platforms with careful planning, validation, and rollback readiness.

  • Compatibility assessments and upgrade roadmaps
  • Minimal downtime migration playbooks
  • Testing, validation, and cutover automation
Disaster recovery
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Disaster Recovery & High Availability

Guard your uptime with Always On Availability Groups, replication, log shipping, and comprehensive business continuity planning.

  • Always On Availability Groups and clustering
  • Replication, log shipping, and backup strategies
  • Runbooks for failover and recovery exercises
Business intelligence
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Business Intelligence

Enable insight-driven decisions with SSIS pipelines, SSRS delivery, and Power BI integrations supported by our SQL Server experts.

  • SSIS/SSRS architecture and delivery
  • Power BI & reporting tool integrations
  • Governance, security, and scheduling best practices