DBCC CLONEDATABASE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to create a copy of a database on the same server. It is primarily used for testing and debugging purposes, as it allows you to create a copy of a database in a matter of seconds, rather than having to restore a database from a backup …
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 corruption. The Database Health Monitor for SQL Server provides insights into backup status, enabling you to identify potential issues and take corrective action to ensure that your backups are running smoothly. The Database Health Monitor …
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Hi there, I’m Steve Stedman, and I’m excited to share with you my SQL Server course focused on SQL Server Joins, available at http://SteveStedman.com/joins. As an experienced database professional, I’ve designed this course to help you better understand the various types of SQL joins, and how they can be used effectively in real-world applications. One of the most fundamental skills …
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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 CU25 for 2019 (15.0.4355.3 – February 2024) CU22 + GDR (15.0.4326.1 – October 2023) 2024-02-15 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: NoneCU11 …
Steve and the team at Stedman Solutions, LLC have put together an email based performance tuning course where each week you can get tips and tricks to get more performance out of your SQL Server. Become part of this exclusive group of subscribers learning to put the horse power back into their SQL Server. What You Get: Free weekly emails …
Three Fantastic Ways to Master SQL Server Join Types Hey there, SQL enthusiasts and database professionals! It’s Steve Stedman from Stedman Solutions, LLC. Today, I’m excited to share with you three incredible ways to enhance your understanding of SQL Server join types. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to polish your skills, we’ve got something just for you! 1. Grab …
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Understanding the Causes of SQL Server Performance Issues As a seasoned SQL Server expert and the owner of Stedman Solutions, LLC, I’ve encountered a myriad of reasons why a SQL Server database might be running slower than expected. In my experience, identifying and addressing the root cause of performance issues is crucial for maintaining an efficient and reliable database system. …
Today we have a new release of Database Health Monitor. This release has perhaps the biggest performance improvement that I have had on the product in the last 5 years. I completely changed the way that the startup works, and if you have had problems in the past with the startup time for Database Health Montior, this is no longer …
The integrity of a Microsoft SQL Server database can be severely undermined by corruption, leading to data inaccessibility and potential operational disasters. Steve Stedman’s comprehensive approach to identifying and rectifying such corruption is often considered an essential tool in the SQL Server administrator’s kit, underlining its significance in maintaining database health. These stories come from a recording of a presentation …
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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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