A minimal BI stack can start with SQL Server tables, stable views, one scheduled load, and one reporting tool that a small team can run.
SQL SERVER – Reason for SQL Server Agent Starting Before SQL Server Engine Service
Why is SQL Server Agent starting before SQL Server Engine service? A user group member asked me, and here are my quick reasons, from jobs to OS tasks.
Sending a Microsoft Teams Alert From a SQL Server Agent Job
Send a Teams alert from a failed SQL Server Agent job with a Workflows webhook, PowerShell, SQL Server 2025 REST calls, and mail fallback.
Standard DBA Reports You Can Write in T-SQL
Standard DBA reports can use T-SQL to show backup age, database sizes, job failures, login changes, and errors in one weekly review.
SQL SERVER – Find Next Running Time of Scheduled Job Using T-SQL
A T-SQL script on msdb that shows when each scheduled SQL Agent job will run next. A friend wrote it after a reader asked, and I adjusted it a bit.
Tracking Job Failures Across Servers
Tracking job failures across servers takes a daily msdb report, a central instance list, and notifications that reach someone who can act.
Handing Over a Database to Another Team
Handing over a database should include a current map, tested recovery path, access transfer, open risks, and a defined support period.