Converting data types is a common task in SQL Server, especially when dealing with data imports or migrations where data might not be in the desired format. One frequent requirement is converting text data to integer data types. In this blog post, we’ll explore various methods for converting text to integers in SQL Server, discuss potential pitfalls, and provide best …
One of the fundamental aspects of working with SQL Server is understanding how to get the number of rows affected by a query. Whether you’re working with SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements, knowing the row count can provide critical insights into your database operations. In this blog post, we’ll explore different methods to retrieve the row count in SQL …
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 …
Understanding RPO and RTO with SQL Server In the realm of SQL Server management, two crucial concepts that every DBA and IT manager must understand are Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and Recovery Time Objective (RTO). These metrics are pivotal in planning for disaster recovery and ensuring business continuity. Let’s dive into what RPO and RTO mean, how they apply to …
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 …
If you are reading this article becuase you are trying to repair your corruptin database, please reach out ot us at Stedman Solutions we can take a quick look and help determine your options for reparing the database. Contact us for a free 30 minute consultation. These stories come from a recording of a presentation by Steve Stedman and Derrick …
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Unlock the Full Potential of Your SQL Server with Stedman Solutions’ Managed Services In today’s fast-paced world, your SQL Server database is more crucial than ever. It’s the powerhouse behind your most critical operations. That’s where Stedman Solutions, LLC, steps in. We offer flexible, fully managed services tailored to the unique demands of your SQL Server environment. Our elite SQL …
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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 CU27 for 2019 (15.0.4375.4 – June 2024) CU25 + GDR (15.0.4360.2 – April 2024) 2024-06-13 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: NoneCU13 …
Parameter Sniffing and Conditional Logic in SQL Server Stored Procedures: A Performance Pitfall Parameter sniffing is a well-known feature in SQL Server that can significantly impact query performance. While it often leads to optimized query execution, it can sometimes cause performance issues, especially when combined with conditional logic in stored procedures. In this article, we’ll explore how parameter sniffing interacts …
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I am scheduled on July 6th for a special session on Rockin’ the Code World with dotNetDave. I was on a session a couple of years ago of the show with Dave, and now I am coming back for another episode. During this episode we plan to talk about more of a non-technical item but something that we hopefully all …