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Do you have a corrupt database and need help? At Stedman Solutions we can take a quick look and help determine your options for reparing… Read More »SQL Server Corruption: What Can Get Corrupted

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.… Read More »SQL Server Wait Type: PREEMPTIVE_XE_TARGETFINALIZE

Monitoring backups is an essential part of database administration, as it ensures that you have reliable and up-to-date backups in case of data loss or… Read More »Database Health: Monitoring Backups with Database Health Monitor

This is just one of the many checks that our Daily Checkup and Quickscan Report from Stedman Solutions will report on. In the landscape of… Read More »Auto Create Statistics is an Important Setting in SQL Server

Understanding the Risks of Disabled Indexes in SQL Server Indexes in SQL Server are fundamental to achieving optimal query performance, enabling the database engine to… Read More »Disabled Indexes

In SQL Server, you can create logins using Windows local groups as a way to manage access to the database server. This means that you… Read More »Securing SQL Server: Windows Local Groups as SQL Logins

This chapter refers to shrinking your database files (mdf, or ndf files), not shrinking the log file. The log file is a completely different conversation,… Read More »SQL Server DBCC Commands: Shrinking Notes

What is a Deadlock? A deadlock in SQL Server is a critical conflict that occurs when two or more transactions are unable to proceed because… Read More »SQL Server: What is a Deadlock

Microsoft SQL Server’s database corruption can lead to severe operational complications, making crucial data inaccessible and potentially jeopardizing business continuity. Comprehending this problem requires a… Read More »SQL Server Corruption: Corruption vs Drive Failure

Preventing and Monitoring SQL Server Deadlocks: Strategies and Tools Deadlocks and blocking in SQL Server can disrupt database performance, leading to application errors and user… Read More »Deadlock Prevention and Monitoring