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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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Stay Ahead with Our Free SQL Server Newsletter If you manage SQL Server environments, staying up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques is crucial. That’s why we created the SQL Server Newsletter—a free, weekly resource packed with expert insights and practical tips. Whether you’re a DBA, developer, or IT manager, our newsletter delivers valuable, actionable information. What’s Inside the Newsletter? Our newsletter keeps you informed and equipped to tackle SQL Server challenges. Here’s what you can expect each week: 1. …

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What is a SQL Query Subquery? A subquery (also known as an inner select or nested query) is a query nested inside another SQL query. It allows you to build more complex queries by embedding one SELECT statement within another. Subqueries can help solve problems that require multiple steps or aggregations, and they enable you to retrieve data dynamically based on the results of the subquery. In this blog post, we’ll explore what a subquery is, how it works, and …

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SQL Server Version Number List: From SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2022 Here is the updated blog post, including the pre-release code names for each major version of SQL Server: Understanding the version of SQL Server you’re working with is essential for troubleshooting, compatibility, and taking advantage of new features. Over the years, SQL Server has introduced many improvements, with each version being identified by a unique version number (or build number). During the development phase, each major version …

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The Meaning Behind the Colors in Database Health Monitor Charts One of the key aspects of effective database monitoring is quick, visual insight into what’s happening with your SQL Server. The Database Health Monitor tool has always aimed to make database management easier and more intuitive, and a big part of that is in how information is displayed. A central feature of the tool is the color-coding used in its charts and reports, which help DBAs instantly spot problems or …

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Understanding SQL Server Wait Types that Cause More Blocking In SQL Server, wait types can tell you a lot about what’s slowing down your system, but some wait types can actually contribute to or even cause blocking. Blocking occurs when one process holds a lock on a resource that another process needs, and that second process must wait until the first one releases it. While some waits are normal, excessive waiting can be a red flag, particularly when it leads …

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