February 2026

If you’re a database administrator or developer working with Microsoft SQL Server, you’ve likely come across the command DBCC FREEPROCCACHE. At first glance, it might… Read More »Why DBCC FREEPROCCACHE Can Be Bad

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on mastering database management with our latest offering, the SQL Server Replication Course. Designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals,… Read More »Master SQL Server Replication: Comprehensive Training Class for Database Professionals

Choosing the right edition of SQL Server for your organization can be a daunting decision, especially when weighing the options between Enterprise and Standard. Both… Read More »SQL Server do I need Enterprise or Standard

Welcome to an insightful journey into the world of SQL Server join types! If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of database querying and optimization,… Read More »SQL Server Join Type Class by Steve Stedman

Understanding DBCC CHECKDB: REPAIR_REBUILD vs REPAIR_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS DBCC CHECKDB is an essential tool for checking the consistency of a SQL Server database. When Corruption is detected,… Read More »Differences with REPAIR_REBUILD and REPAIR_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS

Steve and the team at Stedman Solutions, LLC have put together an email based performance tuning course where each week you can get tips and… Read More »Exclusive SQL Performance Tuning Training

If you're managing organizational charts, file systems, category trees, or any hierarchical data in SQL Server, you've probably run into the hierarchyid data type. It's… Read More »Unlocking SQL Server HierarchyID Performance: Is Your Tree Structure Dragging You Down?

Welcome to Stedman SQL School, where we are passionate about empowering individuals with the skills to master database management and SQL programming. Our institution is… Read More »Overview of our Classes at Stedman SQL School