SQL Server Backup Strategy: Why Successful Backups Are Not Enough

This article discusses the common misconception that successful SQL Server backups guarantee recovery. It emphasizes that a backup strategy should start with recovery requirements, such as acceptable data loss, recovery time objectives, and dependencies between databases. The article covers the need to protect system databases, logins, jobs, and other configuration elements beyond user databases. It argues that without aligning backup plans with actual business needs, organizations risk being unable to restore critical systems in a timely manner. The piece is a technical guide aimed at IT professionals managing SQL Server environments.