SQL Server: Find Databases With No Recent Backup
Apr 19, 2026 · 6 min read · sql server backup recovery msdb monitoring database administration sql scripts backup audit sys.databases ·Finding databases that have not been backed up recently is one of the most important checks a DBA can run. A database that grows unnoticed without a backup is a data loss event waiting to happen. This script queries msdb.dbo.backupset against sys.databases to surface any online user database with no full backup in the …
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