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The Risks of Patching vs. Not Patching SQL Server: Why It Matters and How Stedman Solutions Can Help Patching SQL Server can feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s essential to maintain a secure, high-performing environment. On the other, there’s the fear that patching might introduce unforeseen issues, potentially causing downtime or breaking applications. So, what’s the right approach? In this post, we’ll explore the risks of both patching and not patching, and how partnering with a professional …

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How to Monitor Monitoring queries in SQL Server is essential for maintaining optimal performance. When long running queries are not monitored and optimized, they can slow down the entire server, increase resource usage, and create bottlenecks that impact overall database efficiency. In this post, we’ll explore how to monitor SQL Server queries using the powerful features of Database Health Monitor, including the Long Running Query Report, Blocking Queries Report, and Historic Waits. Why Monitoring Long Running Queries Matters These queries …

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10 Essential SQL Server Metrics to Monitor for Optimal Performance When it comes to managing SQL Server Performance, there are many metrics that need to be monitored continuously to ensure smooth operations. Ignoring these critical metrics can lead to slow response times, bottlenecks, or even system outages. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the top 10 performance metrics you should track, and how Database Health Monitor can make this process easier. Top 10 SQL Server Performance Metrics Wait Statistics What: …

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Download “The Real Cost of SQL Server Management” White Paper Discover the real costs of SQL Server management by downloading our detailed white paper, “The Real Cost of SQL Server Management: In-House Team vs. Stedman Solutions.” This comprehensive guide delves into the financial, operational, and strategic implications of maintaining an in-house SQL Server team compared to outsourcing your database management to experienced specialists like Stedman Solutions. Building and maintaining a reliable in-house SQL Server team is more complex than it …

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SQL Server Deprecated Features Over 25 Years Microsoft SQL Server has seen numerous features marked as deprecated over the past 25 years. Deprecated features are still functional but are planned for removal in future releases. Here’s a summary of major deprecated features across different versions: SQL Server 2000 (8.0) to SQL Server 2005 (9.0) SQL Server 2008 (10.0) and 2008 R2 (10.5) SQL Server 2012 (11.0) SQL Server 2014 (12.0) SQL Server 2016 (13.0) SQL Server 2017 (14.0) SQL Server …

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Why Stedman Solutions Should Be Your SQL Server Consultant If you’re looking for a reliable SQL Server consultant to enhance your database environment’s performance, stability, and security, look no further than Stedman Solutions. Here’s why you should consider us: 1. True SQL Server Specialists Stedman Solutions is dedicated exclusively to SQL Server. Unlike general IT consultants, we focus 100% on SQL Server, enabling us to offer in-depth expertise across all areas, including Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, and high availability. Our …

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How to Monitor SQL Server Health: Best Practices and Tools Monitoring SQL Server health is essential for ensuring database performance, identifying potential issues early, and maintaining overall system stability. Neglecting this vital task can lead to system slowdowns, hidden Corruption, or even full-blown server crashes. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the best practices and tools for monitoring SQL Server health effectively. Why SQL Server Monitoring Is Critical SQL Server monitoring isn’t just about checking a few metrics …

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Hello everyone, today, I’m excited to share with you a feature of the Database Health Monitor software that I’ve developed: The Blocking Query Monitor. Watch this video by Steve Stedman to find out more. Understanding and addressing performance bottlenecks in SQL Server is not always an easy task, and one of the biggest contributors to these bottlenecks is often blocking queries. That’s why I’ve built the Blocking Query Monitor. The Blocking Query Monitor is a powerful tool specifically designed to …

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How to Monitor Database Performance with Database Health Monitor Ensuring that your SQL Server databases are running smoothly is critical for any organization. Consistent monitoring helps prevent performance issues before they escalate into bigger problems. One of the best tools available for this purpose is Database Health Monitor. It’s a free and comprehensive tool designed for real-time monitoring, performance analysis, and proactive diagnostics of SQL Server environments. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of using Database Health …

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Database Integrity in SQL Server: What It Is and Why It Matters Maintaining database integrity is one of the most critical aspects of managing any SQL Server environment. Simply put, database integrity ensures that the data stored in your SQL Server remains accurate, consistent, and reliable. However, when database integrity is compromised, it can lead to corruption, which can cause major headaches, data loss, and potentially catastrophic downtime for your organization. In this blog post, I will explain what database …

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