Our SQL Server Backup and Recovery Course Recovering from a complete datacenter outage is a critical aspect of backup and recovery for SQL Server. A complete datacenter outage can be caused by natural disasters, power outages, or other unforeseen events. When a datacenter outage occurs, it can result in significant data loss and system downtime, which can be costly for …
Wait statistics, in the context of SQL Server, refer to the amount of time that a query spends waiting to access data in the database. When a client application requests data from the database, the request is placed in a queue and the client application must wait for its turn to access the data. The time that the query spends …
Remember the most important thing in our Backup and Restore course is learning how to restore a SQL Server database and to get your data back. Our Backup and Restore Course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of SQL Server backup strategies, restoration processes, and best practices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced DBA, this course covers …
Each month we report on the most common waits that we see reported by our daily monitoring customers. All the data is sanitized, so there is no private client information to expose here. For this month, here are the details. PREEMPTIVE_OS_PIPEOPS MEMORY_ALLOCATION_EXT SP_SERVER_DIAGNOSTICS_SLEEP CXSYNC_PORT CXPACKET ASYNC_NETWORK_IO LCK_M_SCH_S LCK_M_IX LCK_M_S LCK_M_IS Our daily monitoring product scans your SQL Server hourly and …
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In the era of big data, even a small hiccup like a system glitch, hardware failure, or a cyber-attack could lead to a disaster if you’re not prepared. This is particularly true for businesses that rely on SQL Server data and have limited in-house database expertise. Our SQL Server Backup and Recovery Course is tailored to help accidental DBAs and …
In the wise words of Benjamin Franklin, “If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail.” This timeless adage holds particular relevance when it comes to safeguarding your SQL Server databases. A failure to adequately prepare for data loss scenarios—be it due to hardware malfunctions, data corruption, or increasingly prevalent ransomware attacks—can have devastating consequences for your business. The …
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Tune in to Episode 2 of the Stedman SQL Podcast – All About Our Managed Services! Join us next Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 9:00 am PST. We’re excited to share that Episode 2 of the Stedman SQL Podcast is coming next week. In this episode, Steve Stedman and Craig Buchner dive deep into Stedman Solutions’ SQL Server Managed Services. …
Are you struggling to get the performance you need from your SQL Server? Is your system slowing down, causing frustration and impacting your business operations? You’re not alone, and that’s exactly why Steve and the team at Stedman Solutions, LLC have created an exclusive email-based performance tuning course! Each week, you’ll receive actionable tips and tricks designed to help you …
Do You Think Your SQL Server Backups are Adequate? Think Again. In the age of data-driven decisions and a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of comprehensive and secure data backups cannot be overstated. If you’re nodding your head, thinking, “Oh yes, of course, I have SQL Server backups,” you may want to pause and reconsider. Are your backup strategies …
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The integrity of a Microsoft SQL Server database can be severely undermined by corruption, leading to data inaccessibility and potential operational disasters. My comprehensive approach to identifying and rectifying such corruption is often considered an essential tool in the SQL Server administrator’s kit, underlining its significance in maintaining database health. Transcribed from a presentation on Database Corruption by Steve Stedman …
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