Your SQL Servers are the backbone of your company’s data operations. They power critical applications and store valuable information. They enable financial decisions, undergird operational activities, and support your sales processes. But what happens if there’s a problem? What happens when data is lost or corrupted? Or if one of your key systems is down…
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The SERO Group will be at the IT Symposium in Louisville on August 21st! I’m looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, sharing insights, and discussing the latest trends and innovations. The event will be at the Louisville Marriott East from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. If you’re in the area, stop by our table…
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No one wants a slow, unreliable SQL Server that leaks data like a sieve. No, they want a fast, reliable, and secure database environment. However, they may not want it right now. Creating a better SQL environment can wait until later, right? It might seem that way, but the risks will only grow while you…
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Does the perfect SQL Server exist? And what would that even look like? Let’s think about it for a moment. If the perfect SQL Server exists, it would be flawlessly tuned for its workload. It would have the ideal amount of hardware resources, and its settings would be perfectly optimized. The perfect SQL Server would…
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“So, I’ve heard that SQL Server 2016 Extended Support expires on July 14, 2026. That doesn’t sound like a good thing, but what exactly does it mean? Can I still use my SQL Server, or do I have to upgrade? And what’s the difference between Mainstream and Extended Support anyway?” That’s a pretty common question.…
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Editor’s note: This webinar has passed, but click here to access a recording of the event. This insightful webinar digs into the critical realm of data governance for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with Natasha Collins, Database Consultant at The SERO Group. Discover how overlooking data quality and integrity can cost your company dearly, from…
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“Should I Use VM Snapshots to Backup SQL Server?” Like so many SQL Server related questions, the answer is “It depends.” However, most often the ultimate answer will be no. And, in this upcoming webinar we’ll share 8 questions you should ask before using VM snapshots as your approach to backing up SQL Server. RTO…
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Tell me what you think about this conversation. I must first clarify something about the conversation, though. It’s not an actual conversation I’ve had with a specific person or one prospective client. It’s not verbatim. Rather, it’s an amalgamation of many conversations I’ve had over the years. It starts when I ask who is responsible…
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Our team has been hard at work building the new SQL Server Daily Health Check Email and Dashboard. It’s designed to proactively deliver the information needed to keep your SQL Server environment healthy, secure, reliable, and running smoothly. And, we’d like your feedback on it. How the new SQL Server Daily Health Check works Here’s…
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