Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2022 CU15 for 2022 (16.0.4145.4 – September 2024) CU14 + GDR (16.0.4140.3 – September 2024) 2024-09-25 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: NoneCU15 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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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