Steve Stedman

10 Reasons to Consider Stedman Solutions SQL Server Managed Services As the demands on your SQL Server environment increase, it’s crucial to ensure its performance, security, and reliability. Stedman Solutions offers specialized SQL Server managed services designed to keep your databases running smoothly and efficiently. Here are ten compelling reasons to consider Stedman Solutions for your SQL Server needs. 1. …

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In observance of the US federal holiday Memorial day, and in memory of all who have died in service, Stedman Solutions, LLC will be closed for the last Monday in May. If you need emergency help during this time, you can reach us through the contact us form, or for existing customers just contact one of us by our cell …

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Why Stedman Solutions Should Be Your Go-To for SQL Server Needs In today’s data-driven world, the performance and reliability of your SQL Server are paramount. Whether you’re running a small business or managing a large enterprise, your SQL Server is the backbone of your data operations. But what happens when it underperforms, crashes, or faces unforeseen issues? This is where …

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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 …

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Stedman Solutions Managed Services Stedman Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of managed services designed to empower IT managers with the tools and support they need to maintain and optimize their SQL Server environments. Here’s how our managed services can make a significant impact: 1. Proactive Monitoring and Maintenance Continuous Monitoring: We provide 24/7 monitoring of your SQL Server environment to …

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In the modern professional landscape, achieving a significant salary increase often necessitates a strategic move: changing jobs. This phenomenon is underpinned by a prevalent corporate practice where recruiting budgets often eclipse those allocated for employee retention. The rationale is straightforward yet compelling—companies are in a constant battle to attract the best talent, which in turn, requires offering competitive compensation packages …

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Hello, I’m Steve Stedman, and I’d like to share my experience with you regarding my SQL Server course on preparing for corruption. This course is designed to help SQL Server professionals be better prepared for the event of corruption within their databases. Over the years, I have seen many instances of database corruption, which can cause data loss and downtime …

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Achieve Peace of Mind with SQL Server Managed Services from Stedman Solutions In today’s fast-paced business world, managing SQL Server environments can be a significant challenge. For IT managers and business owners, the peace of mind that comes from knowing your SQL Server infrastructure is secure, optimized, and running smoothly is invaluable. At Stedman Solutions, we understand these concerns and …

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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 SP_SERVER_DIAGNOSTICS_SLEEP CXPACKET MEMORY_ALLOCATION_EXT ASYNC_NETWORK_IO LCK_M_S LCK_M_IX LCK_M_SCH_S LCK_M_IS CXCONSUMER Our daily monitoring product scans your SQL Server hourly and …

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