Query and database tuning — Optimize phase

Analytics & Query Performance Optimization

In-depth query and database tuning: lower latency, fewer resources, lower license costs

A poorly written query or an unstable execution plan can cripple an entire system. We perform in-depth tuning, manual and automated, of relational and non-relational databases. We remove bottlenecks, reduce data access times, and cut resource consumption, often with a strong impact on license costs.

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At a glance

The service in brief

Service: In-depth tuning, manual and automated, of queries and of relational and non-relational databases.
When you need it: Slow queries and databases degrade performance and drive up resource consumption and license costs.
R.O.C.E. phase: Optimize: the second phase of the Miriade R.O.C.E. methodology (Recover · Optimize · Control · Evolve).
Scope: Relational and non-relational databases, queries, and analytics workloads.
Approach: In-depth tuning that combines manual and automated work.
Distinct from: ETL/ELT flow acceleration (Data & Pipeline Acceleration) and continuous database management (MirDB).

When you need it

When the bottleneck is in the data layer

The service helps when slowness comes from queries, execution plans, or database configuration, with an impact on performance, resources, and licenses.

Slow queries that degrade the entire system.

Unstable execution plans that change from one day to the next.

Data access times too high for the business.

Databases that consume too many resources: CPU, I/O, memory.

License costs that grow with the workload.

Reports and analytics slowed down by inefficient queries.

CPU spikes on production databases.

What it includes

What we work on

Query tuning

Rewriting and optimizing the most critical queries, and reviewing indexes and execution plans to remove bottlenecks.

Database tuning

Configuration, parameters, indexes, statistics, and structure: we work on the database, relational or not, for stability and performance.

License cost reduction

Lower resource consumption often means fewer cores, less hardware, and a direct impact on license costs.

From the field

Success stories

Documented Miriade engagements, with named customers and measurable results on latency and license costs.

Case study · Duferco (Multi-utility)

Oracle database optimization for Sage X3

During normal operations, the main issue was the instability of query execution plans.

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Lower Oracle license costs

Reducing Oracle license renewal costs without sacrificing the performance of business-critical applications.

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Technologies

The technologies we use

Some of the technologies and platforms we work with on this service.

Performance and Costs Out of Control

From audit to optimization

Query and database tuning is one of the targeted engagements that derive from the inefficiency map.

Optimize

Platform Performance & Cost Audit

Performance and cost assessment: the prioritized map of inefficiencies.

Optimize

Data & Pipeline Acceleration

Faster pipelines and ETL/ELT, without overloading servers.

Optimize

Cloud, Platform & Data FinOps Optimization

Cost control for cloud, data, and infrastructure with the FinOps framework.

Optimize

Analytics & Query Performance Optimization

Query and database tuning: fewer resources, lower license costs.

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Optimize

Application Code & Runtime Assessment

Code and runtime analysis: where the application loses performance.

Optimize

Code & Application Optimization

Code refactoring and optimization: faster, lighter applications.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from Data & Pipeline Acceleration?

That service accelerates the ETL/ELT flow end-to-end. This one tunes individual queries and the database. The two engagements are often combined.

Does tuning really reduce license costs?

Yes. More efficient queries and databases consume fewer resources, and this often reduces license costs. In one real case, Oracle licensing costs dropped by 20%.

Do you only work on Oracle?

No. We work on relational and non-relational databases, across multiple technologies and environments.

Is it a one-off or a continuous engagement?

It can be either: a targeted tuning engagement, or part of the continuous management of business-critical databases with MirDB.

Do you need to stop the system?

No. We work in a controlled way, with testing and verification, while operations continue.

How does it start?

With an analysis of the most critical queries and databases — or with the Platform Performance & Cost Audit — to identify where to act first.

Are queries and databases slowing you down?

Tell us which queries or databases concern you and what their timings are. We tune them to reduce latency and resource consumption, with a direct impact on license costs too.

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Let's make your queries and databases fast

Tell us which queries or databases are slowing you down and what their timings are. We identify the bottlenecks and perform in-depth tuning, manual and automated.

Relational and non-relational databases, across multiple technologies.

Lower resource consumption often means lower license costs.

In a controlled way, with testing and verification, without stopping your systems.

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