Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2016 CU17 + GDR for SP2 (13.0.5893.48 – June 2022) CU17 for 2016 SP2… Read More »New SQL Update from Microsoft

When working with SQL Server, database administrators and developers often encounter scenarios where SQL Server Performance Tuning performance and data consistency must be carefully balanced.… Read More »NOLOCK vs READ UNCOMMITTED in SQL Server: Key Differences and Best Practices

One of the most satisfying parts of my job at Stedman Solutions is when we can help a customer repair a corrupt database that without… Read More »SQL Server Corruption: What Can Get Corrupted

When it comes to maintaining a robust SQL Server environment, patching is a critical yet often daunting task. The decision to apply updates can feel… Read More »SQL Server Patching Risks: Why It Matters and How Stedman Solutions Helps

Navigating the complexities of database performance can be a daunting task, especially when blocking queries grind operations to a halt. In SQL Server, these bottlenecks… Read More »How to Identify and Resolve Blocking Queries in SQL Server with Database Health Monitor

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.… Read More »SQL Server Wait Type:

Welcome, SQL Server enthusiasts! If you’ve ever struggled with complex queries or sought a cleaner, more efficient way to manage your database operations, you’re in… Read More »Mastering SQL Server: Unleash the Power of Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

When managing SQL Server databases, differential backups are often hailed as a time and space-saving solution, capturing only the changes made since the last full… Read More »SQL Server Differential Backups: Why Size Matters and How to Optimize Your Strategy

The Hide Instance option in SQL Server allows you to hide a specific instance of SQL Server from the list of available instances on the… Read More »Securing SQL Server: Hide Instance Server Setting