Thanks.

In case you haven't seen it.
https://serverfault.com/questions/69135/what-is-the-difference-between-bulk-logged-and-simple-recovery-model-which-one/69137

In my opinion BCP requires a trip outside the database and it is a waste of resources.

When you run from command shell, I think it assumes the account used by SQL Server, which may not have permission to access the source directory if it is using...

Are you looking for a change to improve yourself, or just an opportunity to do what you are good at (or interested in)? The former is a healthy choice. The...

If these databases are being backed up regularly, from job history you can tell how long the backup part would take. For network copy, a simple test will give you...

I'm in an environment where the core of the business relies on leased software solutions. That means I am not allowed to do any creative stuff at all apart from...

Let's focus on OP's question - Y or N.

I say just GO for it. OP you do have a backup, right? Please do let us know the result.

An ounce of prevention is worth (I forgot the rest).
We have security cameras in the server room just to keep an eye on things like this.

What scripting language is this?
Why don't you create a SQL Server Agent job and have it email you in html format directly?

I experimented with Ola's idea form quite some time and eventually rolled my own solution in which I keep track of every index (page count, fragmentation level, time required to...