What does a database health check include?

Claranet's database health check reviews performance, security, configuration, availability and capacity, analysing logs, statistics, configuration parameters and business processes against industry best practice.

Do you need access to our systems?

No remote access is required. Claranet provides scripts to collect data, which your DBAs run.

Which databases do you cover?

Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL and Informix.

What happens after the health check?

Found issues? You can fix them with your own team using our prioritised action plan, or engage Claranet's professional services for hands-on remediation as a separate engagement. If you'd rather have specialists look after your databases day to day, our Database as a Service gives you a dedicated DBA team covering Informix, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgres and Oracle.

Database Health Check: Performance, Security & Optimisation

Slow queries, ageing configurations and growing data volumes rarely announce themselves until something breaks. Claranet's Database Health Check is a structured review of your SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL or Informix environment, covering performance, security, configuration, availability and capacity. You receive a prioritised traffic-light report and practical recommendations. The standard assessment is delivered within one week, and no remote access to your systems is required.

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Challenges we solve

Slow queries and degrading performance

Your applications are slowing down but you're unsure whether the root cause is the database, the infrastructure, or the queries. You need an expert diagnosis.

Unknown configuration risks

Your database has been running for years without a comprehensive review. Configuration drift, outdated settings, and missed best practices may be creating hidden risks.

Security vulnerabilities in database

You're concerned that your database security posture doesn't meet current standards, but lack the specialist expertise to assess and address the gaps.

Capacity planning uncertainty

Data volumes are growing and you need to understand whether your current database infrastructure can handle future demands without availability issues.

What is a Database Health Check?

Claranet's Database Health Check is a structured assessment of your database environment by specialist database engineers. It examines performance, security, configuration, availability, and capacity to identify bottlenecks, pinpoint the root causes of issues, and provide clear recommendations for improvement.

The service is available for all major database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, Informix, and PostgreSQL. Our team starts by understanding your objectives, then conducts an in-depth review of your database systems - analysing logs, statistics, configuration parameters, and business processes against industry best practices.

Key Benefits

Find the root cause of slow performance, whether it's the database, the infrastructure or the queries.
Reduce security and configuration risk with a security risk assessment and mitigation guidance.
Plan capacity with confidence as data volumes grow.
Act on clear priorities: a traffic-light report with critical and advisory findings and a prioritised remedial action plan.
Review findings with our engineers in a one-hour follow-up session.

Why Claranet?

5Major database platforms supported

2Service tiers: Standard & Enhanced

30+Years in managed services

10,000+Customers across Europe

Supported databases

Microsoft SQL Server
Full health check coverage for all supported SQL Server versions and editions.
MySQL
Community and Enterprise editions assessed against MySQL best practices.
Oracle
Oracle Database assessment covering performance, RAC configuration, and security.
PostgreSQL
Open-source database assessment including extensions, replication, and tuning.
Informix
Legacy and modern Informix deployments reviewed for optimisation opportunities.

Technical capabilities

Standard Health Check

A high-level assessment delivered within one week. Our team provides scripts to collect data, which your DBAs run. No remote access required. Results in a clear report with improvement opportunities and best practice guidelines.

Security assessment

Identifies security risks, access control weaknesses, and configuration vulnerabilities within your database layer. Provides prioritised mitigation recommendations aligned with industry security best practices.

Follow-up review and remediation

One-hour follow-up session within two weeks of the report to present findings and guide next steps. Claranet can provide professional services for hands-on remediation of identified issues as a separate engagement.

Performance analysis

Analyses system and database logs, query execution patterns, index usage, and wait statistics to identify bottlenecks. Enhanced tier includes trend analysis to predict future performance constraints.

Traffic-light reporting

Graphical health report with traffic-light system listing critical and advisory observations. Includes management summary, configuration recommendations, utilisation insights, and a prioritised remedial action plan.

Accreditations & partnerships

Certified expertise you can trust. Claranet holds Microsoft Azure, Oracle and AWS partner status, and is ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Ready to book your database health check?

Get a clear, prioritised view of your database's performance, security and capacity, with your report in as little as one week. Speak to a Claranet database specialist today.