Author: Steve Stedman

Configuring Database Mail in SQL Server: A Dual Approach In the realm of SQL Server management, setting up Database Mail is a critical task for database administrators. It enables the sending of email notifications directly from your SQL Server, which can be invaluable for monitoring job failures, system alerts, or operational notifications. This short guide will explore two primary methods of configuring Database Mail in SQL Server: using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and via T-SQL scripts. Both methods serve …

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Identifying TempDB Bottlenecks with Database Health Monitor Reports SQL Server’s TempDB is a crucial system database that supports temporary storage needs for the SQL Server instance, including temporary tables, table variables, and work files necessary for sorting and query processing. However, TempDB can become a performance bottleneck if not properly managed, especially in high transaction environments. Fortunately, tools like the Database Health Monitor offer insightful reports, such as TempDB IO by Hour, TempDB Usage by Hour, and TempDB High Usage, …

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This is just one of the many checks that our Daily Checkup and Quickscan Report from Stedman Solutions will report on. Understanding SQL Server CPU Utilization When working with SQL Server, you might encounter situations where it seems not to utilize all available cores or is capped at a maximum of 50% CPU load. There are several reasons why this might happen. Here’s an in-depth look into common scenarios and settings that can lead to such behavior: 1. Max Degree …

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Strategically Managing SQL Server Growth: Balancing Expansion and Costs As businesses flourish and evolve, the underlying data infrastructure must adapt accordingly. SQL Server, serving as a cornerstone for numerous organizations’ IT ecosystems, is no stranger to this evolution. While growth signifies success, it concurrently introduces increased complexity and, inherently, elevated costs. Through my extensive journey with SQL Server spanning decades, I have observed a common hurdle organizations encounter: managing the financial burden that accompanies the expansion of their SQL Server …

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This is just one of the many checks that our Daily Checkup and Quickscan Report from Stedman Solutions will report on. Why a Misconfigured Resource Governor on SQL Server Can Have Bad Performance Impacts A misconfigured resource governor in SQL Server can have significant adverse impacts on performance for several reasons: Inefficient Resource Distribution: The resource governor is designed to manage SQL Server workloads by distributing server resources among different groups based on their needs. If it’s misconfigured, critical processes …

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