Latest SQL Server Blog Posts
- SQL Server Index Fragmentation: Stop Chasing the Percent
SQL Server index fragmentation percentage can be misleading. Here is the number that actually predicts what a rebuild will buy you, and where to find it. - SQL Server LOB Columns in Indexes Are Costing You Disk
SQL Server LOB columns in indexes duplicate data on disk. Here’s how to find every one, measure the cost, and know which are safe to remove. - Database Health Monitor V4 Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 14Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 14 Database Health Monitor Version 4 Database Health Monitor Version 4 is here, and it’s one of the biggest updates we’ve ever made! In Season 3, Episode 14 of the Stedman SQL Podcast, Steve Stedman, George Stedman, and Mitchell Glasscock take a tour through what’s new in Database Health… Read More »Database Health Monitor V4 Stedman SQL Podcast Sn 3 Ep 14
- Backup and recovery for SQL Server
As a database professional, you know how critical it is to have a solid backup and recovery plan in place for your SQL Server environment. Whether you’re dealing with accidental data deletes, ransomware attacks, disk failures, or complete datacenter outages, having a well-planned backup and recovery strategy is essential to ensure that your organization can… Read More »Backup and recovery for SQL Server - Database Health Monitor Version 4 Has Been Released
We’re excited to announce that Database Health Monitor Version 4 is now available! Version 4 represents one of the biggest updates to Database Health Monitor since its original release. While the most obvious change is the completely redesigned interface, this release goes far beyond a visual refresh. We’ve rebuilt and improved nearly every part of… Read More »Database Health Monitor Version 4 Has Been Released