Hi All, A Systems LLC is looking for *SQL Server Consultant **at* *Seattle, WA*
Please share your updated resume to Amit at amit@*asystemsllc.com* <http://gmail.com/> OR feel free to contact me at 404-462-0967 As mentioned candidates for this role should be top notch. They must have EXCELLENT communication skills and be able to provide at least 2 professional references. Here is the description: *Job Description* Our client is in the preparation stages of moving to a new data center. Prior to moving to the new data center, their existing, end of life, SQL Physical Server environment needs to be upgraded from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and migrated to a new environment of virtual machines (VM) on the Nutanix hardware. Our client is looking to bring in a technical resource for a 12 - 15 week engagement to perform the following tasks: 1. Discovery: Gather all the required data and information of the existing SQL environment to gain an in-depth understanding of the architecture. Discovery will be collaborative with the engineering team conducted via stakeholder interviews and technical audits. - Document and communicate plan for migrating from physical servers to Nutanix environment and list the number of VMs required, CPU, Memory, and total Disk storage - Document plan for executing the migration of the existing physical SQL servers to Nutanix VMs and validate applications will not break. - If code change is required to update controls, etc. document clearly. - Analyze current memory and processor use trends and make recommendations for memory and processor resourcing for new environment. - Document process for testing and migrating database instances to new SQL Server 2014 Virtual environment, including recommendations for older databases and applications that may require upgrading or compatibility mode, or will not operate as currently configured in the new environment. 2. Design: Based on the Discovery, consultant will develop a detailed design and architecture that will encompass logical and physical design of the new SQL environment. The following areas will be covered: - Partner with Server Administration and Systems Integration Management staff to develop and implement final design for new SQL Server 2014 environment - Design new environment based upon VMWare 5.5+ and 6.x and Windows 2012 R2 platforms, compatible with SQL Server 2014 Standard Version. Environment is designed as Always On, Scalable and Highly Elastic, according to Microsoft standards - Analyze new network host architecture (OS, hardware, anti-virus, network scanning, etc.) to determine risks and mitigation needed to accommodate new back end architecture - Using Microsoft best practices, design a new SQL 2014 Standard Edition to support existing SQL database environment (TEST and PRODUCTION instances), and the addition of new DEVELOPMENT and EVALUATION instances, mirroring the PRODUCTION environment. - Per Microsoft best practices, review Microsoft Breaking Changes and Behavioral Changes in SQL Server 2014 to identify and mitigate risks to migration from our client's existing SQL 2008 environment. - Using information from Discovery phase, develop Pre-upgrade Check List - Document and test Microsoft best practices queries and procedures to be run in new instance to maintain optimal performance and tuning and make recommendations for implementation. 3. Deployment: Implement the Migration plan developed in the design phase. The deployment will happen in conjunction with Seattle Public Utilities staff. - Work with Operations and Project Management staff to develop project plan for implementation, including task, timing, schedule and staff assignments - Verify that all pre-deployment tasks have been completed and approved. - Create supporting documentation detailing logical design, methods, procedures as part of knowledge transfer - Develop documentation for pre-migration test methods as well as smoke testing following migration - Design and implement plan for migration of existing databases to SQL 2014 Test environment and assist in testing 4. Support: Operation hand-off will occur. As-built documentation and design specific knowledge transfer will take place. *Amit Sachan* *Team manager* A Systems LLC 11175 Cicero Drive, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022 * Direct: 404-462-0967 | **Email:a...@asystemsllc.com* <email%3aa...@asystemsllc.com> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Citrix and Sap problems" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to citrix-and-sap-problems+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to citrix-and-sap-problems@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/citrix-and-sap-problems. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
