If you use a generic plan (e.g. All or All user databases) then new databases are added in. Really handy and the main reason we use maintenance plans. I'm sure...

This is a "feature" of maintenance plans. If *any* of the databases in your plan are in SIMPLE mode then *none* of your log backups are cleared down. Personally I...

I have been teleworking fulltime as a DBA for 6 years based in the north of England (UK).  I would never willingly work in an office again. It doesn't...

Please see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812915&Product=sql2k

A good article. My wish list for maintenance plans is that you could add steps to the generated jobs without affecting the plan definition. I know Microsoft say don't alter...