Microsoft SQL Server Consulting Services from FMS

Custom SQL Server Database Development and Database-Driven Web and Windows Applications

FMS has been creating products for and custom solutions using Microsoft SQL Server since 2001. Many customer come to us to help convert and migrate their Access and Visual Basic applications to SQL Server, and typically to create ASP.NET web applications and websites.

Our Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

While our SQL Server upsizing expertise is valuable, we also have years of experience developing applications that are designed from day one to use SQL Server. It doesn't have to be a migration or upsizing effort. We are constantly engaged in projects that are purely SQL Server and Microsoft .NET based solutions. You can read about some of our recent projects on our Success Stories page.

Our Microsoft SQL Server Consulting Services

Depending on your needs, we can provide you with a variety of Microsoft SQL Server and database design consulting services:

Helping develop the concept for your website
Strategic planning on how, where, and when Microsoft SQL Server should be used in your organization, how to best support existing systems
Reviewing and applying Best Practices to existing SQL Server databases:
- Database design
- Performing structural optimization and improving performance
- Establishing or reviewing development and deployment processes
- Health monitoring of your application and lowering the cost and risk of ongoing maintenance
New application design and integration with existing applications and databases
Data analysis and reporting solutions using ActiveReports and Crystal Reports
Usability testing
Migrating existing Microsoft Access and Visual Basic application to ASP.NET and SQL Server or creating hybrid solutions that leverage your existing investment in Microsoft Access with new features to extend it to the web
Quality assurance services
Any other needs related to Microsoft SQL Server database design, prototyping, development, testing, documentation, deployment, testing and support.

Consulting Rates

Hourly consulting rates vary depending on the work requested, the people assigned, and the size of the project. Consulting fees range from $125 to $195 per hour, and are generally around $150/hour. Lower rates are available for clients who commit to an ongoing monthly service level agreement.

World Class Resources

The hourly rates are for the work we provide. We often add features we've previously built for no additional cost. Take advantage of our experience and best practices techniques from developing countless solutions in a wide variety of environments.

Why Choose FMS?

Founded in 1986, FMS is a privately held, small, minority owned business. Our clients include businesses of all sizes, non-profits, and local and federal government agencies. Our developers serve many local clients in the Mid-Atlantic, Washington DC metropolitan area. We also have clients across the country from New York to California, and Florida to Alaska, in addition to our international clients. Many of our custom solutions are deployed around the world with language localization support. For the convenience of US Federal Government customers, FMS is on the GSA Schedule under contract number GS35F0336T.

With our experience, extensive code library, and tested processes, FMS offers great solutions at very competitive prices. Email or call us at 703-356-4700 to learn more about our consulting services and how our staff of full-time consultants can help you. FMS is located in Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC.