SQL Server Environment Review

Uncover hidden risks, boost performance, and keep licenses in line.

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Baseline Before Tweaks

Fragmented index maintenance, mis-configured TempDB, out-of-date patch levels—small issues snowball quickly in SQL Server estates. House of Brick’s SQL Server Environment Review captures a full snapshot of configuration, workload, and licensing, then lays out a clear, actionable plan. Engage us at kickoff and any time major change—or simply the passage of time—calls for a new baseline.

SQL Server Environment Review Engagement Framework

Phase	Key Actions	Outcomes
Collect	Inventory instances, editions, Always On AG/FCI roles, perf counters, DMV stats, license allocations	Complete data set & utilization profile
Analyze	Benchmark against HoB best practices: TempDB layout, I/O latency, index fragmentation, backup compliance, HA/DR readiness, core vs CAL licensing	Risk & optimization matrix
Report	Highlight top findings—e.g., stale statistics, sub-optimal MAXDOP, AG failover gaps, CAL over-allocation	Executive summary & fix list
Recommend	Provide tuning guidance, patch roadmap, license savings options	Actionable remediation plan
Review	Walk through results with stakeholders; log tickets in customer portal	Agreed next-step roadmap

Key Deliverables

SQL Server Environment Review report with findings, severity, and root causes
Optimization recommendations (TempDB, indexes, MAXDOP, trace flags)
License-impact commentary (core vs CAL, SA benefits, virtualization boundaries)
Capacity and HA/DR posture assessment (Always On AG, FCI, backups)
Ticketed action items in the HoB customer portal for tracking

Why It Matters

Avoid audit surprises by validating edition features, processor counts, and CAL assignments
Restore headroom with targeted fixes to TempDB, indexing, and wait-event hotspots
Strengthen resilience by testing HA/DR configurations and backup-restore workflows

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