While many SQL DBA service providers know the basics, Stedman Solutions specializes solely in SQL Server. This focus means we bring a deeper level of expertise and experience to every challenge. In fact, other IT firms call us when they face serious SQL Server problems they can’t resolve. With Stedman Solutions, you’re partnering with true SQL Server specialists, ensuring your environment is in the best possible hands.

TRUE SQL Server Specialists

BEST Staffing & SQL Expertise

At Stedman Solutions, we provide you with a dedicated technical team of highly skilled SQL Server DBAs.

• US-Based DBAs: All our DBAs are native English speakers and located in your time zone, ensuring clear communication and availability.
• Most Skilled DBAs: Our team brings 20+ years of experience with expertise in performance tuning, storage, virtualization, replication, failover strategies, and corruption repair.
• Low Turnover: Our DBAs stick around, meaning you won’t experience interruptions due to staff turnover during your project. You’ll get to know our team by name.
• Redundant Coverage: Every managed service customer is supported by a team of at least three DBAs, ensuring continuous monitoring and project progress, even during vacations or sick leave.

We recognized that the industry lacked an effective SQL Server monitoring and alerting solution—so we built one ourselves. Stedman Solutions provides best-in-class monitoring and alerting to keep your SQL environment running smoothly.

• Database Health Monitor: With our proprietary tool, you get real-time monitoring of your SQL Server environment, customizable reporting, and continuous health checks.
• Continuous Monitoring with Alerts: Your system is under constant surveillance, with immediate alerts for any performance or stability issues.
• Immediate Remediation: Our team responds swiftly to critical alerts, starting remote remediation immediately.
• Regular Account Reviews: We provide weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly review meetings to proactively address issues, discuss ongoing projects, and ensure your system remains optimized.

BEST Monitoring & Alerting

BEST Support

We provide the industry’s best support, including experience SQL DBA team, extended hours, rapid response times, and limited 24/7 coverage.

• Unlimited Business Hours Support: Available from 6 am to 6 pm PST, with immediate emergency help or scheduled support as needed.
• Fast Response Time: Our average response time is just 15 minutes, with a guaranteed 4-hour SLA. Need even faster response? We offer an optional high-availability support package.
• Limited 24/7 Support: Each server receives one hour of 24/7 support each month, included in your service. This provides essential help when you need it most, without additional costs.

At Stedman Solutions, we believe in sharing our knowledge. Unlike other services that withhold information to maintain job security, we provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to help you better maintain your SQL Server environment.

• Free Online Courses: Gain access to over a dozen online courses that we sell to the public but offer for free to our managed service customers.
• 4 Hours of Mentoring Per Month: Need help with queries, performance tuning, or system architecture? Our mentoring sessions are included at no extra charge.
• Free Knowledge Transfer: We’re happy to share our techniques and approaches with your team, ensuring you have the tools to succeed.

BEST SQL DBA Mentoring

Price Performance Leader

At Stedman Solutions, we believe in straightforward pricing with no hidden fees. Our all-inclusive pricing model provides unmatched value, allowing you to budget confidently while receiving all the services you need.

• Pay Per Server: You pay one simple recurring fee per server, with no nickel-and-diming for each issue.
• No Limits: Whether it’s assessing your environment, optimizing performance, or ensuring business continuity plans, we’re with you every step of the way.
• Version Upgrades: We handle stable version upgrades of SQL Server every two years, ensuring your environment is running on the latest, most compatible version.
• Latest Patches: Microsoft patches are applied regularly to keep your environment current, reducing vulnerability while maintaining performance and compatibility.
• Corruption Fixes Included: If database corruption occurs, we’ll repair or restore your database, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.