Discover Stedman Solutions: Your Go-To for SQL Server Management

In today’s data-driven world, managing your SQL Server environment efficiently and securely is crucial for any business. If you’ve never heard of Stedman Solutions, LLC before, this blog post will introduce you to what we do and explain why we are the best choice for your SQL Server needs.

Customer Challenges and Why Stedman Solutions

Managing SQL Servers comes with several challenges, including:

• Staffing Challenges:
  • IT managers often lack DBA knowledge, putting their business at risk.
  • Junior DBAs may not have the expertise to solve complex problems quickly.
  • Lack of adequate DBA coverage can jeopardize business operations when a DBA is unavailable.
• SQL Server Challenges:
  • Performance bottlenecks can reduce productivity and frustrate users.
  • Data corruption can lead to loss of critical data and financial losses.
  • High availability issues can result in service outages and revenue loss.
  • Inadequate Backup and Recovery procedures can cause prolonged downtime and data loss.
  • Security vulnerabilities can expose your data to unauthorized access or attacks.
  • Scalability challenges can impact performance and business growth.
  • Maintenance issues can lead to technical debt and increased risk of failures.
  • Complex migrations can result in downtime and high costs.
  • Deadlocks and blocking can cause application slowdowns.
  • Inefficient resource utilization can increase operational costs.

Alternatives and Why They Fall Short

• Generalist IT Consultants: Many IT consultants dabble in SQL Server DBA services but are not specialists. They may struggle with complex issues.
• Offshore and Junior DBAs: While cheaper, offshore DBAs often face language and time zone barriers and may lack the expertise for advanced SQL Server tasks.
• Generic Monitoring & Alerting Tools: These tools can be expensive and may not screen for all potential issues.
• Instant Help Needs: When a crash happens, you need immediate expert help, not delays.
• Eternal Reliance: Most DBA services don’t share their knowledge, leading to ongoing dependency.
• Nickel and Dimers: Many services charge for every issue, making costs unpredictable.

Why Stedman Solutions?

True SQL Server Specialists

At Stedman Solutions, we focus solely on SQL Server, ensuring you get the best of the best. We are the experts that other “specialists” turn to for solving the toughest problems.

Best Staffing & SQL Expertise

Our Team consists of US-based DBAs with over 20 years of experience. You get dedicated, skilled professionals who provide continuous monitoring and optimization. We ensure redundancy with at least three DBAs on your team, so your project moves forward even if someone is unavailable.

Best Monitoring and Alerting

We developed the Database Health Monitor to offer industry-leading monitoring and alerting. It provides customizable reporting, continuous health checks with alerts, and regular review calls to proactively address concerns. This tool saves you $2k to $5k per server per year and detects a wider spectrum of issues than off-the-shelf software.

Best Support

We offer the industry’s best support with unlimited business hours support, fast response times, and limited 24/7 support. Our average response time is 15 minutes, and we guarantee a 4-hour SLA.

Best Mentoring

We provide online courses and 4 hours of mentoring per month, ensuring your team learns and grows. We believe in sharing our knowledge to help you maintain your systems better.

Price Performance Leader

Our all-inclusive pricing model means you pay per server and get comprehensive service without hidden fees. This model covers everything from assessments and optimizations to backups and corruption fixes, making it easier to budget for your SQL Server needs.

Real-World Examples

Web-hosting Company

Challenges: Performance and cost issues with several large SQL Servers.

Results: Reduced blocking queries, improved stability, decreased core count by more than half, saving thousands of dollars and improving customer experience.

Healthcare Company

Challenges: Needed encryption at rest to meet HIPAA requirements, running older SQL Server versions.

Results: Stabilized SQL Servers in two months, saved 75% in license fees while meeting encryption requirements.

Ransomware Attack

Situation: Customer signed up for our managed service, and within the first month, we stabilized their servers and implemented a backup plan.

Results: Three weeks after a>Ransomware attack, we restored their servers, preventing total data loss.

Take the Next Step

Ready to experience the best in SQL Server management? Here’s what you can do next:

• Book a Consultation: Discuss how we can optimize your SQL Server environment.
• Try Database Health Monitor: Download our tool and see the benefits of continuous monitoring.
• Explore Our Resources: Check out our free online courses, read customer stories, and download our whitepapers.

At Stedman Solutions, we are dedicated to providing the best SQL Server management so you can focus on what you do best—running your business. Don’t wait until a crisis hits. Partner with us today and ensure your SQL Servers are in expert hands.

For more information, visit Stedman Solutions and explore our Database Health Monitor.