Why SQL Server Managed Services Are the Smart Choice for Modern Businesses Managing SQL Server environments has become more complex than ever. Between performance tuning,… Read More »Managed Service Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 8
If you’ve been around SQL Server long enough, you know one thing for sure—monitoring tools either make your life dramatically easier… or they become just… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 6 Database Health Monitor Recap and Updates
When it comes to SQL Server performance, index and statistics maintenance is one of those areas where “good intentions” can quietly turn into serious problems.… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 5 The 7 Deadly Sins of Index and Statistics Maintenance
When it comes to SQL Server upgrades, one of the most common questions I hear from clients is: Should we do an in-place upgrade, or… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 4 SQL Server Upgrades
If you’ve been following along with the Stedman SQL Podcast (Season 3, Episode 3), you heard Mitchell Glasscock and I introduce something we’re really excited… Read More »Database Health Monitor Rewards Program: Turning Monitoring Into Ongoing SQL Server Education
As we head into a new year, it’s the perfect time to step back and ask an important question: Is your SQL Server environment really… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 1 What Will You Do Different This Year
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible progress made with Database Health Monitor, the comprehensive SQL Server… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Season 2 Ep 29 Database Health Monitor Recap 2025
10 Overlooked SQL Server Configuration Changes That Dramatically Improve Performance Over the years working with SQL Server—starting back in 1990—I’ve seen countless environments struggling not… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 2 Ep 28 10 Things Every DBA Should Know For Performance
What’s New in Database Health Monitor: Smarter TempDB Tracking, Scheduled Reports, and Real-Time Index Insights In the latest Stedman SQL Podcast, Mitchell Glasscock and George… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 2 Ep 27 Database Health Monitor Updates
Welcome to another recap of the Stedman SQL Podcast. In Season 2, Episode 26, I discussed one of the most important topics in SQL Server… Read More »Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 2 Ep 26 Backup Types and Retention Periods