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How much SQL Server risk is hiding in plain sight?

Answer nine practical questions about recovery, ownership, security, maintenance, performance, and lifecycle. The score runs entirely in your browser—nothing is submitted or stored.

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1. When was the last successful restore test of the most critical database?
2. Are business-approved RPO and RTO targets documented?
3. Can more than one person execute the recovery runbook?
4. How quickly are failed backups, jobs, or availability events reviewed?
5. Is privileged SQL Server access reviewed and attributable?
6. Is the SQL Server build within your approved patch and support policy?
7. Are performance baselines and Query Store available for critical workloads?
8. Are database growth, storage capacity, and licensing reviewed before they become urgent?
9. Does every critical database risk have a named owner and next action?

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