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Firebird database optimization

Firebird Performance Optimization is an IBSurgeon service that improves the speed and efficiency of Firebird databases and the applications that use them. Choose a focused incident engagement or a full-scale optimization project.

Option 1

Configuration / Optimization / Audit Incident

USD $599 per server (1 schema)

Includes diagnosis of performance bottlenecks, custom firebird.conf optimization, hardware assessment, limited SQL query and index tuning, and transaction flow analysis.

We run the service remotely using your preferred connection method - Zoom, AnyDesk, RDP, or another tool you are comfortable with.

Within two focused sessions you receive meaningful performance improvements plus detailed documentation: custom configuration files, performance reports, and clear guidance for ongoing optimization.

Ideal for: emergency performance issues, post-migration optimization, initial performance assessment, and budget-conscious improvements with immediate results.

Purchase for USD $599

Sessions can often be scheduled as early as the next working day, depending on time zone.

Service deliverables

  1. Hardware/VM speed assessment from Firebird’s perspective, with upgrade recommendations and Firebird server/client version guidance.
  2. Custom firebird.conf / databases.conf with further recommendations.
  3. Performance report: longest queries, most time-consuming queries, high-frequency queries, connection frequency analysis, and transaction analysis.
  4. Database structure report: problematic tables (fragmented, excessive garbage-collection overhead, oversized records), indexes (overly deep, redundant, and similar issues), and recommendations to apply.

As a result, you get a significant overall performance improvement and a clear plan for the next steps.

Option 2

Full-scale optimization

USD $2,999 per engagement

Want your Firebird database to run as fast as possible? The full-scale optimization service addresses the issues that slow Firebird down and improves performance across the stack.

1. Initial analysis

Performance degradation often comes from several factors interacting. We diagnose the main sources of the issues before optimizing.

2. Firebird configuration

We create a firebird.conf tailored to your database and application.

3. Hardware and OS

We review the existing hardware/VM and OS setup, fix problems where possible, or provide detailed guidance. We also draft hardware or VM upgrade recommendations when an upgrade is needed.

4. SQL and index tuning

We identify the most troublesome queries (longest-running, most frequent, and so on) and accelerate the seven slowest or most frequent queries - or provide tuning recommendations for them.

5. Transactions and maintenance

We analyze transaction flow and recommend how transaction control and maintenance can be improved in practice.

Purchase for USD $2,999 (+VAT where applicable)

Includes an IBSurgeon HQbird license for 1 month.