Tomorrow June 20th at 1pm PST we launch our very first Live Stream Discussion! Submit a question for our discussion >> Link to our Live Stream << We can’t wait to connect with you in real-time and bring you valuable content, entertainment, and more through these sessions. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming broadcasts and get ready to join …
Today I have release the June 2023 update of Database Health Monitor version 1018. The big focus on this update was the wait time involved in reconnecting to SQL Servers when there are many connections open. This has been a big improvement. There were also some licensing updates with additional options for licensing, and more details for those who in …
Database corruption in Microsoft SQL Server can present serious challenges, causing data loss, disruption of services, and potential impact on business operations. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and potential solutions for such corruption is essential for any database administrator looking to maintain the integrity and reliability of their SQL Server environment.. It is impossible to completely prevent corruption from happening. There …
Have you seen our Managed Services offering? Managed Services for SQL Servers has become one of the largest parts of our business, and we have even expanded the managed services team now to 4 people supporting clients SQL Servers. A short video where I describe the managed services offering that we have at Stedman Solutions to support SQL Servers. We …
Join Us for This Live Event – Tuesday 20th – 1pm pacific / 4pm eastern These engaging broadcasts will bring valuable content each week! This weekly event offers excellent opportunities to enhance your SQL skills and expand your knowledge in the field. Join us every Tuesday at 1pm PST as the Stedman Solutions Team will answer question submissions regarding your …
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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 CU21 for 2019 (15.0.4316.3 – June 2023) CU18 + GDR (15.0.4280.7 – February 2023) 2023-06-15 Here are the latest updates for each version of SQL Server. SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Download links: SP3 (10.50.6000.34 – September 2014) SP2 (10.50.4000.0 – July 2012)None SQL Server 2022 RTM Download links: NoneCU5 …
There are 2 perspectives here to the DBA on vacation, typically in an organization with only a single DBA so there is no cross coverage when someone goes on vacation. The view as the DBA: I have done everything that I can to prepare the systems for vacation, but still I end up getting called for some regular maintenance job …
Introducing – Live SQL Discussion with Stedman Solutions We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our team will now be hosting weekly live streams! This means you can look forward to regular, engaging broadcasts and get your SQL Server questions answered from us on a consistent basis. We can’t wait to connect with you in real-time and bring …
Hello SQL Server enthusiasts, Throughout my SQL Server journey, I’ve come to appreciate the critical role that data aggregation plays in extracting meaningful insights from data. With this in mind, I have created a course on Teachable called “Aggregating Data in Your SQL Queries.” https://stedman.us/aggregation I’m eager to share some of the compelling benefits that this course offers and explain …
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The CHECK_POLICY option is a security feature in SQL Server that is used to enforce password policy settings for SQL authenticated logins. When CHECK_POLICY is set to ON, SQL Server will check the password for a login against the password policy defined in the operating system. This can help ensure that passwords used for SQL authenticated logins are strong and …
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