Why Your SQL Server Backups Are More Crucial Than You Think: Lessons from the Frontlines

Hello everyone, today, I want to talk about something near and dear to my heart: SQL Server backups. Trust me when I say that having a reliable backup is the guardian angel you never knew you needed until disaster strikes. Here’s why.

The Reality of Emergency SQL Server Responses

At Stedman Solutions, a portion of our work involves emergency response to SQL Server disasters. We often find ourselves jumping into crises involving corrupted databases, failed drives, ransomware attacks, and a host of other issues that render databases inoperative. The most common denominator in these scenarios? These are usually first-time clients who believed they had backups but actually didn’t have any usable ones.

The Bad News and the Time Crunch

Here are some common observations from these emergency situations:

Time-Consuming Repairs: Even when a damaged database can be repaired, the process is frequently laborious and eats up significant time.
Irreparable Loss: Sometimes, we have to deliver the devastating news that a client’s database is permanently lost.
Backup Myths: Many believe they have backups only to discover too late that they have nothing usable to restore.

It’s a dreadful combination of circumstances, and I am passionate about preventing such scenarios for our regular clients.

The Precautionary Tale for Regular Customers

For those who work with us regularly, you might find me consistently emphasizing the need for regular backups and long-term backup retention. While I acknowledge it might sound like nagging, my insistence stems from the pain and loss I’ve witnessed among those who failed to have effective backups in place.

Introducing Our Backup and Recovery Course

This urgent need for proper backup processes is one of the reasons why we created a specialized Backup and Recovery Course for SQL Server. This course aims to equip you with the know-how to:

Execute proper backups
Test the reliability of these backups
Confirm that your backup systems are working efficiently
Backing up to the cloud
Backups to help if you are hit with ransomware

This class caters to everyone: from seasoned Database Administrators (DBAs) to those just stepping into the realm of backup responsibilities.

A Special Offer to Jumpstart Your Backup Strategy

Considering the financial and operational turmoil of losing crucial data, the cost of this course is negligible. As an added incentive, we are offering a 25% discount for the entire month of September.

Take Action Now

Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Purchase this course today, soak in every lesson, and secure your peace of mind. With proper backups in place, you will never have to utter the words, “I thought we had backups…”

Thank you for reading, and here’s to safeguarding your databases!

Get the Backup and Recovery Course Now

So don’t wait – take advantage of this amazing offer today! Head over to https://stedman.us/sept25backup to learn more and enroll in the course. Just use the code SEPT25BACKUP at checkout to get your 25% discount.

Here are some reasons to take a look at this class.

Comprehensive Knowledge to Prevent Disasters: Learn critical SQL Server backup and recovery techniques to safeguard against data loss, corruption, and ransomware attacks. The class equips you with the skills to implement robust backup strategies, verify backups, and execute fast, effective recovery when needed.
Expert-Led Training from Seasoned Professionals: Benefit from the expertise of seasoned SQL Server professionals who have managed thousands of successful recoveries. With over 34 years of experience, our team offers practical, real-world insights that go beyond textbook learning.
Hands-On Learning with Real-World Scenarios: Experience hands-on exercises that simulate real-world recovery challenges. By applying what you learn in realistic scenarios, you’ll gain confidence in handling any backup or recovery situation, ensuring you’re prepared for the unexpected.