Database Setup & Management
How to scope database setup and management services
Database setup is one of the most critical IT services, requiring careful planning of performance, security, and backup strategies. Pricing it correctly means understanding both the technical complexity and the business impact of data loss or performance issues.
The line item below shows you how to structure database proposals with clear implementation phases and management options. It demonstrates how to break down database services into essential components that help clients understand the value of professional data management.
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Breaking Down Database Setup Scoping
Database services need to balance performance, security, and reliability while supporting application requirements. The key is implementing database infrastructure that scales with business needs.
Examples of What to Include
Here are the core components of effective database setup services. These elements work together to provide reliable, secure database infrastructure that supports business applications and data management needs.
Database Installation & Configuration: Complete database server setup including performance optimization, security configuration, and user access management.
Backup & Recovery Setup: Implementation of automated backup systems and recovery procedures to protect business data and ensure rapid recovery.
Performance Tuning & Monitoring: Database performance optimization and monitoring setup to ensure optimal application performance and resource utilization.
Potential Upsells and Add-ons
Here are enhanced database services that can significantly improve reliability and performance. These upsells help clients get better data protection and performance while increasing your project and recurring revenue.
High Availability Configuration
$2,500Database clustering and failover for maximum uptime
High availability ensures database remains accessible even during hardware failures, critical for business-critical applications and operations.
Advanced Database Security
$1,500Encryption, access controls, and audit logging
Advanced security protects sensitive business data and ensures compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
Database Replication
$1,800Multi-location replication for performance and redundancy
Database replication improves application performance and provides data redundancy, essential for distributed applications and disaster recovery.
Database Management & Monitoring
$400/monthMonthly management with monitoring and optimization
Ongoing management ensures database continues to perform optimally and remains secure with regular maintenance and performance tuning.
Limitations to Consider
These boundaries help prevent scope creep and clarify what's outside the core database setup scope.
No application development: Database setup only, application development requires separate development scope.
No data migration: New database setup only, data migration from legacy systems requires separate scope.
No custom reporting: Standard database setup only, custom reporting solutions require separate development scope.
No hardware procurement: Software setup only, server hardware purchases require separate coordination.
Professional database infrastructure that powers your applications
Database setup is essential for reliable application performance and data management. By providing comprehensive database services with proper security and backup procedures, you create valuable project opportunities while ensuring clients have the data infrastructure they need.
Use this line item as your foundation for scoping, pricing, and selling database services. The project-based model allows for substantial fees while providing clients with professional database infrastructure that supports their business applications and data needs.
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